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National code: CHC33021 | CRICOS Code: 113318E
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
OverviewAbout this course
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learn new skills
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- Help clients with personal care needs including bathing, toileting and dressing
- Identify healthy body systems
- Work in palliative care and dementia care
- Help clients with their social and emotional health
- Assist clients to move safely from one spot to another
- Build relationships with carers and families
Gain practical experience
Build your experience and get practical skills in:
- Dressing, toileting and showering clients
- Transferring clients from one place to another using slide sheets, hoists, slings and lifters
- Following safe work practices for client care
- Communicating effectively with clients, carers and families
- Applying basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Develop your professional confidence
Develop the qualities you need to get ahead in this industry:
- A supportive and empathetic nature
- Collaboration and teamwork skills
- Good spoken and written communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
Career pathways
This qualification could help you prepare for roles like:
- Individual Support Worker
- Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
- Aged Care Worker
- Aged Care Support Worker
- Home and Community Care Worker
- Care Assistant
SuitabilityInternational entry requirements
At TAFE NSW each course has entry requirements. These help us to make sure that your course choice is right for you and help determine your suitability for a course. We want you to be confident in your decision and successful in your studies.
- Year 10 or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
- Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.
Work placement builds on the knowledge and skills you gain in your course and helps prepare you for success in the work place.
During your course, you'll undertake 120 hours of mandatory work placement.
TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement with a suitable industry employer.
- Hold a valid Australian National Police Check
- Hold a valid Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Meet vaccination requirements
- Undertake occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against infectious diseases and provide health care worker/student vaccination record card if completing a placement in a NSW Health run aged care facility as stipulated in the NSW Ministry of Health
- Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
To be prepared for this course, it is recommended that you have:
- An interest in working with people
- Good communication skills
- The ability to multitask
- Collaboration and teamwork skills
- A reasonable level of fitness to carry out manual handling and first aid
- Basic computer skills
Important Information
This qualification contains content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing to people who have experienced traumatic events. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Fees and locationsStarting dates, course fees and locations
As an international student, you can choose from a range of different courses, offered at various locations. Experience vibrant spaces, libraries, cafes and gyms, as well as places to make friends and socialise with other students.
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Bankstown | Jul | $8,980 AUD |
| Castle Hill | Feb | $8,980 AUD |
| Glendale | Jul | $8,980 AUD |
| Kingswood | Feb, Jul | $8,980 AUD |
| Meadowbank | Feb, Jul | $8,980 AUD |
| Newcastle (Tighes Hill) | Feb, Jul | $8,980 AUD |
| Port Macquarie | Feb | $8,980 AUD |
| St Leonards | Feb, Jul | $8,980 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $8,980 AUD |
| Wetherill Park | Jul | $8,980 AUD |
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Bankstown | Feb, Jul | $10,250 AUD |
| Castle Hill | Feb | $10,250 AUD |
| Glendale | Feb, Jul | $10,250 AUD |
| Kingswood | Feb, Jul | $10,250 AUD |
| Meadowbank | Feb, Jul | $10,250 AUD |
| Newcastle (Tighes Hill) | Feb, Jul | $10,250 AUD |
| Port Macquarie | Feb | $10,250 AUD |
| St Leonards | Feb, Jul | $10,250 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb | $10,250 AUD |
| Wetherill Park | Feb, Jul | $10,250 AUD |
Additional costs
Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from $300 - $1,000 AUD per course.
Structure and unitsWhat you will study
At the start of your course, you will receive your timetable. You will need to study all core units and a range of additional units.
9 core units
6 elective units, consisting of: at least 3 units from those units listed under Group A or B the remaining units from any of the Groups A, B or C below. Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Individual Support.
Core units are the required units that you must complete.
Provide individualised supportCHCCCS031
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving supportCHCCCS038
Support independence and wellbeingCHCCCS040
Recognise healthy body systemsCHCCCS041
Communicate and work in health or community servicesCHCCOM005
Work with diverse peopleCHCDIV001
Work legally and ethicallyCHCLEG001
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and controlHLTINF006
Follow safe work practices for direct client careHLTWHS002
PathwaysContinue your studies
At TAFE NSW, you can develop your skills or build your expertise by studying a single course. You can also continue your studies with one of the following pathway options:
Vocational study pathway
Enrol in a range of TAFE NSW courses designed to help you kick-start your career and education goals. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
TAFE NSW degree pathway
From certificates to diplomas, to a TAFE NSW degree, continue your studies with us to help build your success. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
TAFE NSW - university partnership pathways
TAFE NSW has partnerships with a number of Australian universities. These universities offer guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students. How much credit you are eligible for varies depending on the course and university you choose. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
Other university pathways
You may gain entry to another university using your TAFE NSW qualifications. Acceptance and the amount of credit transfer may vary depending on the university and course studies. Check your credit eligibility.
Keep learning with TAFE NSW
Strengthen your expertise with a TAFE NSW aged care support study pathway:
ServicesCampus facilities and support services
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the resources, counselling and facilities to support you while you are studying.
We offer a range of support services including:
- TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
- TAFE NSW Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) support
- TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling, and Pathways Service
- Smarthinking – online access to a tutor
- LinkedIn Learning – an online resource that offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
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If you have more questions about your course choice or study plans contact us today.
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