CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is designed to develop a broad range of competencies and skills. The demand for aged care, support workers and caregivers in the community sector is increasing.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centered support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

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.

The Home Instead Academy CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support combines 15 Units of Competency delivered via 4 clusters. This course includes online study combined with workplace observations, assessments, conversations, and reflections which take place during each cluster.

• CLUSTER 1

  Introductory Cluster
  Developing your basic knowledge of the skills for safe care provision in the community.
  UNITS:

  1. HLTWHS002
  Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  2. HLTINF006
  Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  3. CHCCCS037
  Visit client residence

• CLUSTER 2

  Foundation Cluster
  Building your skills in commination and professionalism as a CAREGiver
  UNITS:

  4. CHCDIV001
  Work with diverse people
  5. CHCLEG001
  Work legally and ethically
  6. CHCCOM005
  Communicate and work in health or community services
  7. CHCAGE013
  Work effectively in aged care

• CLUSTER 3

  Intermediate Cluster
  Understanding individual needs of the client and how their chronic illness impacts on activities of daily living.
  UNITS:

  8. CHCCCS031
  Provide individualised support
  9. CHCCCS036
  Support relationships with carers and families
  10. CHCAGE011
  Provide support to people living with dementia
  11. CHCCCS042
  Prepare meals

• CLUSTER 4

  Advanced Cluster
  Facilitate the empowerment of clients and support independence and wellbeing.
  UNITS:

  12. CHCCCS038
  Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  13. CHCCCS041
  Recognise healthy body systems
  14. CHCCCS040
  Support independence and wellbeing
  15. CHCPAL003
  Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Course Fees & Payment Options

The enrolment fee for this course is $900, payable in 4 instalments at the commencement of each of the 4 cluster of units.

• Cluster 1: $100
• Cluster 2: $300
• Cluster 3: $300
• Cluster 4: $200

*Invoices will be issued at the commencement of each cluster for a full qualification, or at the end of the course for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) with payment required within 14 days of receipt of invoice.

Please note, for learners who will be paying their fees, an AQF certificate cannot be issued until all agreed fees are paid to Home Instead Academy in full.

Enrolment

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills Indicator Questionnaire Overview

As part of Home Instead Academy’s (HIA) ongoing support for prospective and current learners, HIA provides each learner with the opportunity to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills Indicator Questionnaire (LLN) before they commence their course.

Instructions in completing the LLN.

1. Please complete each of the twelve (12) questions within the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills Questionnaire Indicator (LLN) – Section A – C.
2. You have 60 minutes to complete the LLN.
3. Once completed, please upload your completed LLN within the attachment section of your enrolment form or email to academy@homeinstead.com.au
4. A qualified Home Instead Academy Trainer/Assessor will mark your LLN either Satisfactory ‘S’ or Not Satisfactory ‘NS’ and document this in the Results Sheet.
5. The Trainer/Assessor will provide you with feedback. If you require additional support with your learning the Trainer/Assessor will discuss LLN options with you.
6. Your LLN will be filed in your learner academic file in HIA’s learner management system – aXcelerate.

Download LLN Quiz HERE

If you have any questions about the course or completing this enrolment form, please email academy@homeinstead.com.au or call the Home Instead Academy on 07 3703 3100.

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