CHC33015 CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT(Ageing, Home and Community) – CRICOS CODE: 029051E
This 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.
Entry Requirement
- Have completed Year 12
- Have obtained an IELTS band score of at least 5.5 – or equivalent test score; or
- Have completed a Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level Training Package course in Australia; or,
- Have completed any Certificate III or Certificate IV in ESL or EAL from the ESL/EAL Framework (VIC)
Course Duration: 51 weeks full time
Work placement: 120 hrs
Students will need to obtain a National Police Check and HLTAID003 Provide First aid before commencement of their workplacement.
The costs incurred in obtaining the National Police Check and HLTAID003 Provide First aid will be borne by the student which is not included in the course fees.
Employment Based /WorkPlacement Providers (as at Jan 2016) for placement of students
Facility Name |
Address |
| St Vincent de Paul Nursing Home | 110, Albion Road, Box Hill, VIC 3128 |
| Strabane Heights | 5-9, Strabane Avenue, Mount Albert North, VIC 3129 |
| Baptcare Karana Kew | 55, Walpole St, Kew, VIC 3103 |
| Good Shepherd Aged Services | No 2, Clarke Street, Abbotsford, VIC 3067 |
| Catholic Homes | Suite B2, Domville Avenue, Hawthorn, VIC 3122 |
| Estia Health | 413-415 Waterdale Road, Heidelberg West, VIC 3081 |
| St Basil’s Home for the Aged in Victoria | 24-36 Lorne Street, Fawkner, VIC 3060 |
Course Outline
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
Nominal Hours |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
30 |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being |
80 |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
30 |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
40 |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
55 |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
70 |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
25 |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
65 |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
50 |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
60 |
| CHCHCS001 | Provide home and community support services |
65 |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families |
70 |
| CHCAGE006 | Provide food services |
20 |