CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

• Course duration is 26 Weeks (6 Months).
• Blended delivery.
• Available to domestic and international students.

1. Blended Delivery:

The course is blended, offering a combination of online and in-person learning experiences. This format provides students with the flexibility to study at their own pace and convenience, while also incorporating face-to-face interactions and collaborative activities.

2. 24/7 Unlimited Access with pre-recorded lectures:

Students have access to pre-recorded lectures that are available 24/7, providing them with the freedom to study when it suits them best.

3. Low fees with flexible payment plan options:

IHNA’s Certificate III in Individual Support is comparatively affordable, and the institution offers flexible payment plans to make it accessible to a wider range of students.

4. Duration of the Course:

The students have to complete the course in a timeframe that suits their individual needs.

5. Exclusive Study Groups:

IHNA provides exclusive study groups for their students, allowing them to collaborate with their peers, share knowledge and support each other throughout the course.

6. Unlimited support from academic team:

IHNA’s academic team provides unlimited support to students throughout the course, clarification of concepts, and advice on how to progress in their studies.

15 units are required for award of this qualification including:

• 9 core units
• 6 elective units

CORE UNITS

CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCCCS041	Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS031	Provide individualised support
CHCCCS040	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS038	Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

ELECTIVES

CHCAGE011	Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013	Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003	Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS011	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012	Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020	Work effectively in disability support

Pathways from this course: Students may progress to higher level courses within and/or across the community/health sector such as:

• CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support
• HLT47321 – Certificate IV in Health Administration
• HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing
• HLT57715 – Diploma of Practice Management
• CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services
• Bachelor of Social Services
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Bachelor of Nursing

With CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability) qualification in hand, graduates of the course will be able to work as a/an:

• Home Care Assistant
• Personal Care Worker
• Support Worker
• Disability Worker
• Senior Personal Care Assistant
• Care Assistant
• Accommodation Support Worker
• Residential Support Worker
• Community Access Coordinator
• Community care worker
• Community House Worker
• Residential Care Worker
• In Home Respite Worker
• Disability Service Officer
• Care Worker
• School Support Officer (Disability)
• Family Support Worker
• Care Service Employee
• Planned activity assistant
• Residential aide
• Field Officer (Community Services)
• Nurse’s Aide
• Transport Support Worker

The RTO doesn’t guarantee the successful completion of training by the learner. Job placement is not guaranteed after completion, but job assistance will be provided.

The total tuition cost for the CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is:

Kochi (India) Full Fee: $2,499

Kochi (India) Offer Price: $2,249

IHNA Kochi (India)

MODE OF DELIVERY

BLENDED

(Blended: online real time theory tutorials with on campus skills training in a simulation environment)

• Class Training
• Self-study
• Simulations
• 120 hours of Professional Experience Placement (PEP)

There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, applicants should demonstrate ability to perform tasks as required by the industry.

IHNA Admission Requirements

• 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course*#
• Successful completion of Plus Two or above qualification & basic computer skills.

*Mature age students (22+) may also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements.

# Students below 18 years of age should have consent from their parents prior to getting enrolment in any courses.

Additional Requirement

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirement preferred by IHNA

• Digital literacy
  1. Basic computer skills.
  2. Having own computer (desktop or laptop) to facilitate the training and assessment.

Professional Experience Placement (PEP) requirements

• Physical requirements that are necessary to pass the course objectives are
  1. Strength: To assist with lifting and transferring a client, and perform CPR.
  2. Mobility: To bend, stoop, and bend down to the floor; ability to move around rapidly; and to move in small, confined spaces.
  3. Hearing: To hear through the stethoscope to discriminate sounds; to hear cries for help; to hear alarms on equipment and emergency signals; and various overhead pages.
  4. Vision: To make physical assessments of client and equipment.
  5. Communication: To communicate in both verbal and written formats; and interact with clients, staff, and faculty supervisors.
• Students must declare a disability or disorder (if any), or if they are on any medication which may require reasonable adjustments.

IHNA highly recommends students to complete the immunisation process before the PEP start date as some facilities will not provide placement to students without Immunisation.

In the event that a student fails to meet the mentioned requirements, it may lead to exclusion from their practical placements, which could potentially result in an unsuccessful completion of the course.

Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:

• Knowledge Based Assessments (KBA)
• Simulation Based Assessments (SBA)
• Professional Experience Placement (PEP)

1. Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enquire Now” on the top right corner of the course page.
2. Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
3. Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you will be offered a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
4. Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will be issued for the course.
5. Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.

Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.