Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
CHC33021
CRICOS Course Code: 112587C
Overview
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) prepares you for a rewarding career in the growing aged care industry. If you are interested in working with older people and making a positive difference in their lives, this course is for you. You will learn to provide person-centred care, following individual care plans to assist with personal care, emotional well-being and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Caring for the elderly requires a supportive and patient nature, and you will gain the knowledge and skills to build trust and build meaningful relationships with your clients.
This is an entry-level aged care course that does not require any previous skills or experience, making it suitable for people from various backgrounds. This includes those with professional qualifications in health or community services who want practical skills to work in the aged care industry.
Key Information
| Award | CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) |
| Duration | 1 Year (52 weeks) 4 terms x 10 weeks 12 weeks of holidays |
| Study Mode | Classroom, Structured Study (Online) and Work Placement |
| Locations | Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney |
| Intakes | January, April, July, October |
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is a nationally recognised qualification.
Career Opportunities
Curious about what roles in the industry you can apply for upon completing your CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)? Here’s a list of career opportunities
- Aged Care Worker
- Personal Care Assistant
- Residential Care Worker
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Assisting in Nursing Role
- In-home Respite Worker
Study Pathways
Completing the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) will open a study pathway into our CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
Course Delivery and Assessment
This course is timetabled for 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment across 4 terms of 10 weeks each, and 12 weeks of holidays. Each week, you are required to complete 20 hours of training and assessment, made up of 14 hours of weekly classroom training and 6 hours of structured study. The hours allocated to structured study may vary during work placement. An additional 10 hours per week for self-directed learning should be set aside for homework.
Training: Training takes place on campus and in an aged care setting. Delivery methods for training on campus includes trainer presentations and demonstrations, individual tasks, case studies, research, role plays, practical demonstrations, and group work.
Assessments: You will be assessed in both simulated and real work environments. In the classroom, assessments will involve projects with role-plays, case studies, observations, and short answer questions. The assessment conditions will replicate a workplace environment for these classroom-based assessments.
Units of Competency
The course is made up of 15 units of competency, consisting of 9 core and 6 elective units.
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
Course Requirements and Suitability
Entry Requirements
Study Requirements
Entry Recommendations
You must meet both the academic and English language requirements.
Academic Requirements
• Completion of at least the equivalent of Australian Year 10,
• Completion of the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) online test as per ALG’s Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements Factsheet
• Be at least 18 years of age.
Please note: If you are applying for more than one course at ALG, you will only need to complete the LLN online test once. However, students returning to studies at ALG after a significant period of time may be asked to complete the LLN online test.
English Language Requirements
You must meet one of the following criteria:
• IELTS score of 5.5 (or equivalent), with no individual band score below 5.0; or
• ALG in-house English proficiency test that is equivalent to IELTS 5.5; or
• A Certificate IV level qualification (or higher) completed within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) in Australia within 2 years before starting this course; or
• Completion of the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education in Australia and in the English language within 2 years before starting this course.
Pre-Requisite Requirements
None
For more details about the English Language Entry Requirements, please refer to the ALG English Proficiency Requirements Factsheet.
Electronics: Bringing your own laptop or tablet device is necessary for theory classes as ALG does not provide these items. Please consult the BYOD Policy in the ALG Student Handbook for specific information.
Work Placement Requirements: At least 6 weeks before starting any work placement, you must have a current Australian national police check. You are responsible for the cost of this check and this cost is not included in course fees. You are also required to have a double COVID-19 and flu vaccination.
- Capacity to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
- Effective verbal and written communication to interact with clients, colleagues and families.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring physical exertion, such as personal care assistance.
Important information
This qualification involves exploring sensitive topics related to ageing, health, and personal care. Some of the content may be distressing or emotionally challenging. It is important to consider your personal well-being while undertaking this qualification and in future roles within the aged care sector.
Work Placement
As requirement of this course, you will complete a 120-hour work placement in an aged care setting where you will get practical experience to prepare you for the industry. Through this experience, you’ll also develop leadership skills and enhance your communication skills.
What our students say
“I have learned so much and gained more knowledge in aged care. I work as a carer in a nursing home and putting into practice everything I learned at ALG has been really helpful.”
Edlyn, Aged Care
