This course is perfect for people who are seeking employment as entry-level care workers in the community and health care sector. It is also suitable for those already working in the industry who need to formalise their knowledge and skills in order to take the next step in their career.
During this course, you will learn to use your own discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for your actions. You will gain advanced knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support. You will provide specialised and genuine care to people who may require support due to ageing, disability, health and other reasons. As a support worker and/or personal care assistant, you will have a thorough understanding of the specific needs, wants, behaviours and personalities of your clients. You will also work closely with families and fellow carers to enable your clients to lead their best lives possible.
Be the minimum age of 16 years old. If you are under 18 years old, the enrolment form will need to be signed by your parent or guardian
Be proficient in the English language, with a good standard of literacy and numeracy skills
Have access to a computer, the Internet and basic computing skills
Have a current National Police Check
Have a current Working with Children Check (required by some workplaces)
Maintain reasonable physical health and fitness as the role involves a variety of physical tasks, including providing direct personal care including manual handling and other physically demanding activities. Students also require a level of maturity with a genuine interest in working with older people.
The course is structured so that one unit is delivered each month, except for the two units CHCDIV001 and CHCLEG001, which will be delivered as a cluster in Month 10.
Please note: The order of training delivery is subject to change.
|
UNIT TYPE |
UNIT CODE |
UNIT TITLE |
DELIVERY |
|
Elective |
HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
Month 1 |
|
Core |
HLTWHS002 |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Month 2 |
|
Elective |
HLTINF001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
Month 3 |
|
Core |
CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
Month 4 |
|
Core |
HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
Month 5 |
|
Elective |
CHCCCS011 |
Meet personal support needs |
Month 6 |
|
Core |
CHCCCS015 |
Provide individualised support |
Month 7 |
|
Core |
CHCCCS023 |
Support independence and well being |
Month 8 |
|
Elective |
CHCDIS002 |
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
Month 9 |
|
Core |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
Month 10 |
|
Core |
CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
Month 10 |
|
Elective |
CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
Month 11 |
|
Elective |
CHCPAL001 |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
Month 12 |
The training program is a blend of formal classroom training, self-paced learning activities and supervised work placement, which involves face-to-face training at the workplace.
Classroom Training – An 8-hour classroom session per month is scheduled for the 12-month course duration. Learning activities will reinforce theoretical knowledge, and workplace skills will be practiced and placed into context.
Self-paced Learning – Students are encouraged to undertake 6 hours per week of self-paced learning throughout the duration of the course. This time is allocated to review your learning for the current and upcoming weeks and undertake research to prepare responses to research-based assessment tasks. Trainer support is available via phone and email when required.
Work Placement – A minimum of 120 hours of work placement is undertaken throughout the duration of the course. Students must participate in direct support work in at least one aged care or community service organisation. This is a training package requirement and allows you to develop your skills and apply knowledge in the actual workplace. Students are supervised during their work placement by an allocated workplace supervisor.
Face-to-face Training at Workplace – The Trainer/Assessor schedules two visits to each student at their work placement location, where practical demonstration is observed and assessed.
Our specialised Certificate III in Individual Support qualification reflects a variety of job roles in the community services industry. These avenues include: Assistant in nursing, Community Care Worker, Disability Service Officer, In-Home Respite worker, Accommodation Support Worker, Community House Worker, Lifestyle Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Residential Care/Support Worker.
RPL is an assessment process which may give you credit or recognition for relevant skills, knowledge and experience gained at any stage of your life. This can be informal or formal, gained here or overseas, through working and learning, and unpaid activities such as volunteering. This previous experience may fast track you towards completing your qualification and get you closer to your dream career.
If you believe you have relevant prior learning and can gather evidence to support this, please feel free to send us a message to discuss this with our team.
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