52 Weeks
This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study.
Suite 4, Level 3, 41–45 Rickard Road, Bankstown, NSW 2200
Course Overview
Eligibility
Course Content
Provide individualised support
Core unit
Work with diverse people
Core unit
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
Core unit
Support independence and wellbeing
Core unit
Recognise healthy body systems
Core unit
Communicate and work in health or community services
Core unit
Work legally and ethically
Core unit
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Core unit
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Core unit
Provide support to people living with dementia
Elective — ageing specialisation
Work effectively in aged care
Elective — ageing specialisation
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Elective — ageing specialisation
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strength-based approach
Elective — disability specialisation
Support community participation and social inclusion
Elective — disability specialisation
Work effectively in disability support
Elective — disability specialisation
Common Questions
The Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021) has a duration of 52 weeks at Australian College of Technical Studies.
The tuition fees are $7,500 for onshore students and $8,500 for offshore students. There is also a material fee of $1,000 and an enrolment fee of $250.
Yes, to achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
An IELTS score of 6 or equivalent is required. All students will also be required to sit for an Internal English Test to validate current levels, and test results must be no more than 2 years old. Alternatively, English language competence can be demonstrated through education for a minimum of 5 years in an English-speaking country, completion of at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course at an Australian RTO, or successful completion of an English Placement Test. Other tests such as PTE and TOEFL may be accepted if equivalent to IELTS 6.
This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study at the Australian College of Technical Studies campus located at Suite 4, Level 3, 41–45 Rickard Road, Bankstown, NSW 2200.
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