Up to 52 Weeks* (This qualification will be delivered as full-time study over the course of 52 weeks including 8 weeks of breaks/holidays. Duration may vary based on mode of delivery and/or RPL and CT)
Face to Face
Level 5, 333 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Full time
Every Month
Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
Core unit
Support independence and wellbeing
Core unit
Work with diverse people
Core unit
Recognise healthy body systems
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 individualised support
Core unit
Communicate and work in health or community services
Core unit
Work legally and ethically
Core unit
Provide support to people living with dementia
Elective unit
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Elective unit
Work effectively in aged care
Elective unit
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
Elective unit
Support community participation and social inclusion
Elective unit
Work effectively in disability support
Elective unit
Common Questions
The Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021) is delivered as full-time study over up to 52 weeks, including 8 weeks of breaks/holidays. Duration may vary based on mode of delivery and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).
Yes, work placement is compulsory. 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. Work placement is arranged through AIA or its approved industry placement partners, and additional placement fees may apply.
Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following approved tests: IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 50, or equivalent. Exemptions may apply if you have completed at least two years of study in Australia at AQF Level 4 or higher, a minimum of five years of study in English in Australia or select English-speaking countries, a recognised ELICOS program, or Year 12 in English. Applicants without documented evidence may complete an online LLND assessment to meet entry requirements.
Graduates of the Certificate III in Individual Support may pursue roles such as Aged Care Worker, Disability Support Worker, Home Care Assistant, Residential Support Worker, Community Care Worker, Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Support Worker (NDIS), In-Home Respite Worker, Care Service Employee, and Nursing Assistant (in aged care settings).
Yes. AIA offers both Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Credit Transfer is available when a certificate or statement of results is produced and verified, and a credit transfer process will be initiated in relation to the units as per your training plan. RPL is an assessment process that assesses an individual's non-formal and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual has achieved the required learning outcomes or standards for partial or total completion of a qualification. All candidates for assessment will be offered RPL upon enrolment.
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