Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015) Ageing Specialisation

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33015.
  • Deliver care services using a palliative approach (CHCPAL001)
  • Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
  • Facilitate the empowerment of older people (CHCAGE001)
  • Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)
  • Assist clients with medication (HLTHPS006)
  • Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001)
  • Provide individualised support (CHCCCS015)
  • Support independence and wellbeing (CHCCCS023)
  • Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)
  • Provide support to people living with dementia (CHCAGE005)
  • Meet personal support needs (CHCCCS011)
  • Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002)
  • Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001)

The certificate III in individual support ( Ageing) has become the entry level qualification for a rewarding career in the Aged Care industry. This qualification offers individuals an introduction to all aspects of a carers role including maintaining independence, personal care, supporting health and well being, recognising healthy body systems and activities of daily living.

To achieve this certificate the candidate must complete at least 120 hours of work placement. This is a mandatory requirement of the qualification.

Students must 16 years of age or above. Students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy assessment and face to face interview prior to enrolment. A current police check and working with children check is required prior to commencement of course.Up to date immunisations including Infleunza vaccination is required prior to work placement.

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