Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability) CHC33015
Training provided by Stirling Institute of Australia, RTO 21132.
Course Overview
The Certificate III in Individual Support qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
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Aged Care Workers provide physical care and emotional support to older people who require assistance with daily tasks. These services may be provided in private homes, clinics, hospitals or residential care facilities, depending on the level of care required.
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Aged Care Workers provide assistance to clients under defined care plans based on their specific needs, with a view to improving their quality of life. This may include helping elderly people with regular activities such as dressing, washing, eating, taking medication, maintaining a safe and clean environment for the client, and encouraging them to engage with their community where possible.
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In addition to helping with personal and household activities, Aged Care Workers also monitor their clients for changes in physical and mental health, which may include: increased discomfort, loss of mobility, a decline in hearing or sight, or signs of depression.
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Please note you will not be studying through Fresh Futures Australia but Stirling Institute of Australia a Nationally Recognised Registered Training Organisation.
Course Essentials
Qualification Code: CHC33015
Recognition: Nationally recognised - meets Australian Qualifications Framework.
Study: Full-Time Study
Study mode: Classroom/ Online
Class time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Duration: 10 months
Assessment: Knowledge evidence, direct demonstration and observation, portfolios, projects, role plays, case studies and presentations.
Practical Placement Hours: 120 hours (Minimum)
Funded Admin Fee: $0
Funded Tuition Fee: $100 (Non-concession), $20 (Concession)
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Throughout your studies, you will be required to complete your research, assessments as well as accessing your emails using a desktop/laptop/mobile device with internet availability.
Requirements
Education: There are no formal education entry requirements for this course.
Minimum Age: You will need to be at least 18 years old.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy: To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Care Academy VIC will assess all students' language, literacy and numeracy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment. A Care Academy VIC's course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Enrolment Application & Pre-Training Review: To be done during the Information Session.
Equipment: Throughout your studies, you will be required to complete your research and assessments as well as accessing your emails using a desktop/laptop with internet availability.
Police Check: This qualification requires you to hold current and satisfactory checks in order for you to undertake practical placement hours.
Suitability requirements: This qualification requires you to have physical attributes suitable for workplace experience within the aged care industry which encompasses manual handling of equipment and clients.
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Vaccinations: It is a requirement that you are fully vaccinated for influenza and COVID-19 to work in this industry.
Why It’s Never Too Late to Go Back to School
We completely understand that the decision to return to school can seem daunting. Maybe it’s been years since you last studied, or you’re worried about juggling study alongside work, family and life’s responsibilities. Despite the unique challenges that may accompany studying as a mature-aged student, you’ll be well-equipped with the life experience and learning mindset to set your educational experience apart, for the better, from that of the typical, traditional adolescent:
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The vast majority of our students are anywhere from their late thirties to early sixties, from all walks of life. You can rest assured that you’ll be in the good company of other like-minded individuals, having also taken the initiative to return to school - just like yourself.
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The nature of the courses offered by our partner RTO’s mean the experiences and perspectives of an older adult lend themselves well to succeeding in that profession. Similarly, you’ll already have ingrained a diverse range of soft skills that are paramount to being an effective learner.
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Pursuing higher education is not an assumed decision for mature-aged students, like it tends to be for young adults. You may have children or family to provide for, in addition to financially supporting your own studies. Choosing to advance your education, given these factors, can result in even greater self-fulfilment and gratification.
Investing in yourself is one of the best decisions you can ever make; and here at Fresh Futures, we’re committed to helping you through the process.
Potential job titles:
Typical employers of disability workers:
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Care assistant
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Community care worker
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In-home respite worker
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Nursing assistant
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Personal care assistant
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Personal care worker
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Residential care worker
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Support worker
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NDIS approved facilities
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In-Home Care Organisations
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Community Organisations
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Accommodation & Respite Centres
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Aged Care Facilities
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Nursing Homes
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Local Councils
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Rehabilitation Centres
Responsibilities
As an aged care worker some tasks you could perform throughout your day can include
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Assisting clients with personal care activities.
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Providing companionship and support during daily activities.
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Performing household tasks such as preparing meals, laundry, shopping and cleaning.
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Implementing strategies for managing dementia and other health issues.
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Delivering activities that promote emotional and intellectual stimulation.
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Maintaining a safe living environment by minimising or removing safety risks or hazards.
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Transporting clients to appointments, outings and social engagements.
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Using equipment to assist clients with limited mobility such as hoists, swivel cushions and wheelchairs.
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Implementing care programs for clients in residential care facilities.
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​Liaising with other health care professionals, family members and carers.
Skills and Interests
As an aged care worker some personal attributes should be:
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A caring and supportive attitude
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Patience, discretion and a high level of professionalism
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To be physically fit and able to lift heavy objects
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To be committed to the rights of elderly people
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Excellent communication and listening skills
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The ability to build good relationships and earn trust and respect
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Initiative, enthusiasm and motivation
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Tact and sensitivity patience and resilience
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Good organisational and planning skills
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The ability to relate to people from all backgrounds
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Patience and perseverance, for coping with challenges and setbacks
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A non-judging attitude initiative, enthusiasm and motivation
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A good understanding of social and community issues
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Commitment to equality and diversity
What you'll learn
Throughout your studies, you will discover the knowledge of
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Supporting people living with dementia
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Assisting clients with medication
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Providing advocacy and representations services
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The principles of recovery-oriented practice
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Communication techniques to build and maintain relationships
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Supporting people in palliative care
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Assess and review emotional, physical well-being and healthy body systems
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Encouraging community participation and social inclusion
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Providing individualised support and care
Physical Criteria
The typical role will include the following physical activities:
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Frequent lifting up to 16kg
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Frequent bending at knees and/ or hips.
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Kneeling
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High grip strength (above 15kg / 50%)
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Good cardiovascular fitness.
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Standing for long periods
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Ability to reach overhead
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Ability to reach below knee height
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Ability to reach forward
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Sitting for long periods
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Bilateral lift 10kg
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Unilateral carry 10kg
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Frequent pushing/pulling
Course Units
To successfully complete CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability) you must complete the following units of competency.
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care (Core)
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems (Core)
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services (Core)
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically (Core)
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support (Core)
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs (Elective)
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being (Core)
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia (Elective)
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people (Elective)
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability (Elective)
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (Elective)
CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach (Elective)
CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports (Elective)
CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion (Elective)
Assessment
Assessment is an important part of your learning and is required in order for you to gain a nationally recognised qualification or statement of attainment. To be assessed as competent, you are required to undertake supervised workplace experience in a relevant community services delivery setting involving, for example, direct client work, community education or community development, with evidence provided by your supervisor contributing to assessment of your ability to work at this level.
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Assessment methods may include (but are not limited to):
- Practical Placement
- Interviews
- Demonstrations
- A Portfolio
- Product Design
Trainer Support
Care Academy VIC hand selects their trainers to ensure that they have the vocational competencies, current industry skills and current knowledge in skills and vocational training. You will be exposed to various trainers throughout the duration of your course, each specialising in their given field available to assist you. This means that they are able to draw on their depth of experience in each class, creating a fulfilling, knowledgeable and enjoyable environment. All trainers hold relevant training and assessment qualifications.
Practical Placement Hours
This qualification requires you to hold a current and satisfactory Police Check to undertake workplace experience. You are required to undertake a minimum of 120 hours of workplace experience through work placement in a relevant community service delivery setting involving, for example, direct client work, community education or community development.
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Some examples of where your placement will be undertaken are:
- Aged Care Facilities
- Respite Organisations
- Nursing Homes
- Community Organisations
- Health Facilities
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Please note in some cases travelling may be required.
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If you are currently working in the sector, your workplace may be used to undertake your practical placement hours, however, is subject to approval by the RTO.
Further Study
After achieving CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support, students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following courses:
• CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• CHC43315 Certificate IV in Disability
Working with Children's Check & Police Check
These checks are compulsory to gain in order to commence your work placement. It is recommended that you start to apply for these closer to your work placement commencement so they are relevant.
The Working with Children Check assists in protecting children from sexual or physical harm by ensuring that people who work with, or care for them are subject to a screening process. If you are doing or intending to do child-related work and do not qualify for an exemption, you need a Check. Visit me for more information.
Children's Check: Approximately $130
Volunteer Card: Free
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The Victoria Police provides a service to all Victorians who wish to obtain a National Police Certificate for employment, voluntary work and occupation-related licensing or registration purposes. Information about an individual's criminal history will not be released without an applicant's written consent other than for law enforcement purposes. Visit me for more information.
Police Check (Name Only): Approximately $50
*Prices are subject to change without warning.
Skills First Funding
Skills First is a Victorian Government scheme that helps people access subsidised vocational education and training. If you are eligible, the government will contribute to the cost of your course tuition fees.
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Eligibility criteria for Skills First government-subsidised training
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Citizenship/Residency
You must be:
1. an Australian citizen, or
2. a holder of a permanent visa, or
3. a New Zealand citizen (visa 444), or
4. an Asylum Seeker (though referral for government-subsidised training from the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre or the Australia Red Cross), or
5. a holder of one of the below visas (VEVO verification required):
* valid Bridging visa class E, or
* Safe Haven Enterprise visa, or
* Temporary Protection visa, or
* Bridging visa class F, or
* Humanitarian Stay (Temporary) (subclass 449) visa, or
* Temporary (Humanitarian Concern) (subclass 786) visa.
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New 2023 VIC Government funding eligibility rules – what’s NEW!
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1. Your prior education no longer matters!
Now you can enrol and study any qualification at Stirling Institute of Australia with government funding, regardless of what level of education you’ve completed in the past. This applies to all students!
Prior to this change, you had to ‘upskill’ to get government funding.. but now you don’t.
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2. Removal of ‘2 at level in a lifetime’ limit!
NOW you can study more than 2 courses that are at the same qualification level with government funding!
Prior to 1 January 2023, you could only study 2 of the same level qualifications with government funding in your lifetime.. but now you don’t.
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3. What hasn’t changed?
You can still only be studying no more than 2 government funded qualifications at any one point in time. This is known as the ‘2 in a year’ limit.
Course Fees & Payment Plans
If you are eligible your fees are:
$0 Admin Fee + $100 Tuition Fee (Non-concession), $20 (Concession)
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If you do not meet the Funding Eligibility Criteria you can still undertake the course as a Fee For Service Student, your Tuition Fee is: $5,600.
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Payment plans are available to Full Fee Paying Students. Stirling Institute of Australia will not accept more than $1,500 prepaid fees in advance.
Centrelink
Please note that some Centrelink Payments may be affected by undertaking study. We strongly advise you speak to your Centrelink Coordinator to see if you are affected. Fresh Futures Australia accepts no responsibility or liability for affected payments.
Meet your Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
Stirling Institute of Australia is a Registered Training Organisation specialising in Allied Health, Community Services, Mental Health, Early Childhood, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Individual Support, Ageing Support and Disability.
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Stirling Institute of Australia is a dynamic and innovative Registered Training Organisation with a clear and definitive emphasis on the practical side of training. They believe the best way to learn is to experience. Stirling has a proven track record with regards to the completion rates and employment outcomes of its students, and has quickly become one of the most popular and reputable registered training organisations in Victoria.
Enrolment Process
1. Fill out our Student Questionnaire
The Student Questionnaire is designed for me to get to know you a little better before I pass your details over to the RTO conducting the course. This doesn't guarantee your acceptance into the RTO nor is it a part of the enrolment paperwork.
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2. Speak to one of our Student Liaison Coordinators
Once you have completed your Student Questionnaire, one of our Student Liaison Coordinators will give you a courtesy call to:
- Further discuss your eligibility.
- Ensure you have read over the study details.
- Speak further about your career goals and suitability for the course.
- Give you additional information and answer any further questions you may have.
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If you decide that you would like to proceed with the application process after speaking with one of our Student Liaison Coordinators then we will invite you to an Information Session.
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3. Information Session
This Information Session is your opportunity to speak to Stirling Institute of Australia's friendly team and listen to valuable information about the course, complete your application form and enrol. To complete the enrolment forms, you will need the following:
- Unique Student Identifier (USI) - Create your USI here.
- Victorian Student Number (VSN) - Only required for students who have attended a Victorian school since 2009
- Evidence of Citizenship/Residency and Age such as Drivers Licence and Medicare Card.
Please have these documents with you during the information session. Completion of the Enrolment Application Form does not guarantee enrolment. A Stirling Institute of Australia Authorised Delegate will review your form and determine the progression of enrolment.
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What will be covered
- General information about Stirling Institute of Australia, industry areas and delivery locations
- Vocational Education & Training, learning pathways, course choice and industry based trainers
- Student Support
- Entry requirements, LLN Quiz, funding eligibility
- Course details, expected hours of study, student handbook, refund policy
- Practical placement (WWCC & Police Records Check)
- Fees and payment options
- The enrolment session – you can enrol on the day
- Your suitability for the course
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4. First day of class
Please note that the Information Session is compulsory for you to complete before your first day of class. If you miss your Information Session this may delay your course commencement date. All of your First Day details will be confirmed during the Information Session and reminders will be emailed and SMS to you.
In an effort to keep classes commencing on time, we need a little help from you. If you choose to submit your Student Questionnaire, we at Fresh Futures Australia take that as a sign you'd like to continue along the path of enrolment. If you are a little unsure then please ask away by filling the form at the bottom of the page with any further questions you may have.
In order for classes to commence, we need 15+ students. This allows a healthy classroom environment for everyone. If we are trying to give you a call and you see a missed call, voicemail or text message from us or the RTO please be courteous and give us a callback, even if it's just a notification that you are no longer interested. Our feelings won't be hurt.
We look forward to receiving your Student Questionnaire and speaking to you further about your career path.