Courses

CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (Ageing)

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.

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.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for this qualification, however it is preferred that students:

•  Are 18 years or older
•  Be a permanent resident or citizen or hold an eligible visa allowing unrestricted study in Australia
•  Have sound language and literacy skills (at least Year 10 English, or equivalent)
•  Have basic computer skills

Students are required to:

• Obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
• Provide a valid ID with his/her picture and signature
• Undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Evaluation
• Obtain a positive National Criminal History check

UNIT

The Certificate III in Ageing

Total: 13 total units which covers 7 core units and 6 Elective units.

Core Units

Provide individualised support
Support independence and wellbeing
Communicate and work in health or community services
Work with diverse people
Work legally and ethically
Recognise healthy body systems
Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

Group A
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Provide support to people living with dementia
Meet personal support needs

Work Placement

120 Hours of work placement is required to obtain this qualification. Our Placement officers will arrange everything for you.

All you need to arrange prior to vocational placement is:

• A current national police clearance
• Senior first aid certificate
• Check Participant Eligibility Criteria.