TRIPLE QUALIFICATION PROGRAM IN AGEING AND DISABILITY SUPPORT | Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33015 , IV in Ageing Support CHC43015, IV in Disability CHC43315
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 organisation 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 skills and knowledge you need to support the personal care, wellbeing and daily activities of clients in need of specialised care. You will work learn how to be person centred, and support clients to develop individual support plans. We focus on your legal and ethical responsibilities; how to provide personalised 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 CHC33015
Certificate IV in Ageing Support CHC43015
Certificate IV in Disability CHC43315
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Industry placement
Three (3) blocks of mandatory industry placement “240hrs”
Accreditation
Australian Skills & quality Authority (ASQA)
Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA)
Pathway
Diploma of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing
Course Type
Full Time
Course Commencement Dates
March 2022
Duration
1 Year
Course Modules
Study Units | |
CHCCCS015 |
Provide Individualised support - CORE |
CHCCCS023 |
Support Independence and Well Being - CORE |
CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and Work in Health or Community Services - CORE |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with Diverse People – CORE |
CHCLEG001 |
Work Legally and Ethically – CORE |
CHCLEG003 |
Manage Legal and Ethical Compliance - CORE |
HLTAAP001 |
Recognise Healthy Body Systems - CORE |
HLTWHS002 |
Follow Safe Work Practices for Direct Client Care - CORE |
CHCAGE001 |
Facilitate the Empowerment of Older People - ELECTIVE |
CHCAGE005 |
Provide Support to People Living with Dementia - ELECTIVE |
CHCCCS011 |
Meet Personal Support Needs - ELECTIVE |
CHCDIS001 |
Contribute to Ongoing Skills Development Using A Strengths-Based Approach - ELECTIVE |
CHCDIS002 |
Follow Established Person-Centered Behaviour Supports - ELECTIVE |
CHCDIS003 |
Support Community Participation and Social Inclusion - ELECTIVE |
CHCDIS007 |
Facilitate the Empowerment of People with Disability - ELECTIVE |
CHCADV001 |
Facilitate the Interests and Rights of Clients - CORE |
CHCAGE003 |
Coordinate Services for Older People - CORE |
CHCAGE004 |
Implement Interventions with Older People at Risk - CORE |
CHCCCS006 |
Facilitate Individual Service Planning and Delivery - CORE |
CHCCCS023 |
Support Independence and Wellbeing - CORE |
CHCCCS025 |
Support Relationships with Carers and Families - CORE |
CHCPAL001 |
Deliver Care Services Using A Palliative Approach - CORE |
CHCPRP001 |
Develop and Maintain Networks and Collaborative Partnerships - CORE |
CHCDIS005 |
Develop and Provide Person-Centred Service Responses - CORE |
CHCDIS008 |
Facilitate Community Participation and Social Inclusion - CORE |
CHCDIS009 |
Facilitate Ongoing Skills Development Using A Person-Centred Approach - CORE |
CHCDIS010 |
Provide Person-Centred Services to People with Disability with Complex Needs - CORE |
CHCCHCS001 |
Provide Home and Community Support Services - ELECTIVE |
CHCCHC024 |
Support Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder - ELECTIVE |
CHCAGE002 |
Implement Falls Prevention Strategies - ELECTIVE |
CHCCCS007 |
Develop and Implement Service Programs - ELECTIVE |
BSBMGT401 |
Show Leadership in the Workplace - ELECTIVE |
CHCCOM002 |
Use Communication to Build Relationships - ELECTIVE |
CHCDIS004 |
Communicate Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication - CORE |
CINEC |
*Business English - CORE |
Entry Requirements
Minimum of one (1) pass/ ‘S’ at GCE ‘A Level’ in biology science Stream
OR
Sat for GCE ‘A Level’ in any stream + successful completion of the 2 months foundation programme run by CINEC Campus
English competency, determined by:
Completed high school years 6 – 13 in english medium will be exempted from meeting the minimum english language requirement; or
GCE ‘O Level’ credit/ ‘C’ or above for english language as a subject; or
Any other merit deemed equivalent to above
Job Opportunities
- In-Home Respite Worker,
- Nurse’s Aids,
- Community Access Coordinator,
- Community care worker
- Disability Service Officer
- Community House Worker
- Home care assistant
- Residential Care Worker,
- Residential Support Worker
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
- Transport Support Worker
- Field Officer (Community Services)
- Family Support Worker
- School Support Officer (Disability)
- Residential aide
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