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43 weeks full time (standalone); 88/94 weeks (Certificate III Individual Support and Certificate IV Ageing Support Package)
Classroom and workplace based (combination of training and assessment delivery methods, including written assessment, portfolio of evidence, logbook and practical observation including 120 hours of vocational placement). RPL also available — external based (combination of assessment of written evidence, practical observation and competency conversations).
Full time
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Coordinate services for older people
Implement interventions with older people
Provide Support to people living with dementia
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
Meet personal support needs
Support independence and well being
Support relationships with carers and families
Work with diverse people
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Recognise healthy body systems
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Provide first aid
Elective unit
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Elective unit
Manage and promote diversity
Elective unit
Common Questions
The classroom-based delivery is offered as 43 weeks full time (standalone). Alternatively, students can enrol in a package combining the Certificate III in Individual Support and Certificate IV in Ageing Support, which runs for 88–94 weeks.
For the standalone 43-week option (Fee for Service), the Administration Fee is $100.00, Resource Fees are $200.00, and Tuition Fees are $11,000.00. For the packaged option combining Certificate III Individual Support and Certificate IV Ageing Support, the Administration Fee is $100.00, Resource Fees are $400.00, and Tuition Fees are $17,000.00.
Student visa applicants must provide results from an accepted English language test. The minimum required scores are: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 64, PTE Academic 50, or CAE 169. For further advice or assistance, prospective students should contact the International Student Manager.
Yes, the classroom-based delivery includes 120 hours of vocational placement. Before undertaking work placement, students must undergo a working police check and have a valid blue card. For further information, students can visit bluecard.qld.gov.au.
After successfully completing this qualification, students may have the opportunity to progress into CHC52015 – Diploma of Community Services.
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