Dual Qualification in Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging and Disability Specialization) – CHC33021 & Certificate IV in Disability Support – CHC43121

This course will prepare you for employment in this industry as a direct support worker. It covers all aspects of support work for people living who are elderly, or, with intellectual and physical disabilities within a residential facility, a community services organization that provides ageing and/or disability services. You may also be working with people in their own home and community providing one-on-one support

This course will provide you with the knowledge skills and practice you need to support the personal care, wellbeing and daily activities of clients in need of specialized care. You will work learn how to be person centered, and support clients to develop individualized care plans. We focus on your legal and ethical responsibilities; how to provide personalized support and the empowerment of people who are elderly and/or are living with a disability.

To complete this course, you will need to deal with the physical demands of personal care and be able to demonstrate genuine compassion and empathy towards others.

You will also develop strategies for communicating with people who have complex communication needs and learn how to support the skill development of an elderly person, and a person with a disability. Throughout the course, you’ll build up valuable skills that are necessary for working in the healthcare industry, from providing individual support to communicating with clients, colleagues, management and other industry providers.

You will be required to industry (work) placement over the course of your studies as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the Units of Competency

Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging and Disability Specialization) – CHC33021
Certificate IV in Disability Support – CHC43121

Industry placement:

240 hours

Accreditation:

CHISHOLM Institute, Australia

Mode of delivery :

Lectures/Practical/Clinical Placements: Onsit

Course Type

Full Time

Course Commencement Dates

January 2024

Duration

1 Year

Course Modules

Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging and Disability Specialization) - CHC33021
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
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
CHCDIS011	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012	Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020	Work effectively in disability support

Certificate IV in Disability Support - CHC43121
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety
CHCDIS017	Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS016	Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCDIS019	Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCCCS044	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCDIS018	Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCCCS035	Support individuals people with autism spectrum disorder
CHCDIS014	Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems

Entry Requirements

· Minimum of one simple pass/’S’ at G.C.E A/L examination in Biology stream

· Sat for A/L in any stream + Successful completion of the 02 months foundation course conducted by CINEC campus.

AND

· Credit pass/’C’ for English at G.C.E O/L examination

· Pass with 50% marks in the aptitude test (Knowledge test and Language test) conducted by CINEC AND

· Successful passing at an Interview conducted by a Board of Academic Panel of the Program.

Job Opportunities

· Home Care Worker

· Community Support Worker

· Respite Care Worker

· Disability Support Worker

· Aged Care Assistant

· Residential Support Worker

· Personal Care Assistant