CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability)

Keysborough Learning Centre offers students the opportunity to complete units of competency so that students can obtain the Ageing specialisation and the Disability specialisation. 

Students opting to complete this course will complete 15 units of competency (including 9 core and 6 electives)

      Core units

           HLTINF006            Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

HLTWHS002        Follow safe work practices for direct client care

CHCDIV001          Work with diverse people

CHCLEG001        Work legally and ethically

CHCCCS031     Provide individualised support

          CHCCCS038       Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

CHCCCS040      Support independence and wellbeing

CHCCCS041      Recognise healthy body systems

CHCCOM005     Communicate and work in health or community services

·        Ageing electives

CHCAGE011       Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCAGE013        Work effectively in aged care

CHCPAL003       Deliver care services using a palliative care approach

·        Disability electives

CHCDIS011    Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strength-based approach

CHCDIS020   Work effectively in disability support

CHCDIS012   Support community participation and social inclusion 

Work placement

To achieve this qualification, a student must complete a minimum of 140 hours of work placement.

There are no formal pre-requisites to undertake this course, however prospective students must be:

•  Over 18 years of age

•  Prepared to undergo LLN test if needed

•  In possession of a valid Police Check

•  Prepared to get the flu and COVID 19 vaccine and booster updates

• Prepared to work for  both male and female clients/residents

Prior to enrolment to the course all students undergo a Pre-Training Review (PTR) process including an interview to ascertain student’s aspirations and the suitability of the course they wish to enrol in.  An initial LLND assessment using PRIAK mapped against ACSF outcomes will decide which group the student is placed. (In some cases students’ previous academic achievement can replace the LLND assessment).

Once all applications are assessed, an Individual Training Plan (ITP) is developed for each student identifying what additional courses and programs students may undertake as part of the Supported Pathway Program. These may include additional Vocational English lessons, Digital Literacy programs and assessment support as identified. In some cases, or groups and alternative mode of delivery and assessment can be adopted as specified in the Training and Assessment Strategy for that intake, such as verbal assessment, multiple choice tests for knowledge evidence or technology assisted face-to-face delivery over Zoom when needed.

For this reason, some groups with more independent learners who have higher LLN skills may be in a position to finish their training in 7-8 months, while other groups may get additional time to complete their assessment and work placement up to a maximum of 12 months.

A 140 hour work placement forms a part of the program , which can be done at the end of the course in one block and divided between aged care and disability streams. Enrolled students who show adequate progress in their study will be guaranteed to have access to a work placement provided they meet the criteria below:

• Fully complete their course with a minimum 80% attendance rate

• Complete all the assessments related to theoretical training

• Complete all the Supported Pathway courses agreed upon in their

• Individual Training Plan (English for Aged care, Computer Beginner and/or Work ready programs)