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CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support

Northam Campus

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Welcome to Central Regional TAFE Central Regional TAFE has three main campuses at Geraldton, Northam and Kalgoorlie and smaller campuses at Carnarvon, Exmouth, Merredin and Moora. Our vision is to provide training pathways to great opportunities and better futures. We offer a range of qualifications from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma. Our courses combine theory and practical training in industry relevant learning environments. For more information about TAFE and Central Regional TAFE, check out our website at www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au

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Course Information Qualification CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support

In this qualification you will have the opportunity to learn how to:

work in a community or residential setting

provide person-centred support to a person who is ageing or has a disability

use your discretion and judgement

take responsibility for your own work This qualification is suitable for existing workers and new entrants to the aged care, disability or home and community workforce. It also applies to those in the sector who want to upskill, those returning to the workforce after a break, and trainees

Number of units 13 Units (7 core units, 6 elective units)

Duration This course is delivered over a period of 18 months. However, some students may take up to two years to complete.

Location Students must attend Skills Workshops at Northam campus.

Study options

This course is a blend of online learning and assessment, attendance at a Skills Workshop for each unit and at least 120 hours of direct support work in at least one aged care, disability or home and community service organisation.

Workplace experience

To achieve this qualification, you must complete at least 120 hours of direct support work in at least one aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation.

Qualification (General – does not include specialisations)

Certificate III in Individual Support

Specialisations You have a choice of 3 specialisations.

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community)

Note: There is also an opportunity to complete more than one stream by adding additional specialisation units to the base qualification


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Your options

For a general qualification, refer to this table.


(General Qualification)

Total number of units = 13

7 core units:

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

CHCCCS015 Provide individualized support

CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being

HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems

6 electives from the list below:

CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people

CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs

CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion

CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behavior supports

CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families

CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services

CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and right of clients

CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies

CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach Note: Two units may be selected from any endorsed Training Package and must be relevant to the work outcome. Your lecturer will explain this to you.


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For a qualification that specialises in ageing, refer to this table.



7 core units:








3 ageing specialisation units:













CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach


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For a qualification that specialises in disability, refer to this table.



7 core units:








4 disability specialisation units:















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For a qualification that specialises in home and community, refer to this table.



7 core units:








4 home and community specialisation units:


Or


Plus all of the following:













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Amount of training

Refer to the table below for an estimate of the hours required to complete each unit.

Unit of competency

(National code and title)

Core or

Elective

Amount of training

(For the standard learner, suggested hours may change based on

needs of individual learners)


Core ½ day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated assessments)

Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 6 hours

Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours

Assessment preparation = 4 hours 37 hours


Core ½ day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated assessments)





Core 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours

Preparation for skills workshop = 3 hours






Preparation for skills workshop = 3 hours












Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online


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activities) = 24 hours



Core 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated assessments)




TOTAL CORE UNITS (Must be completed)

7

ELECTIVES – CHOOSE 6

AGEING specialisation


Elective 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated assessments)





Elective 1 day skills workshop = 6 hours (includes simulated assessments)









DISABILITY specialisation






CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development

Elective Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours

½ day skills workshop = 3 hours


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using a strengths-based approach




Elective 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours





Elective 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours




HOME AND COMMUNITY specialisation

CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people OR CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

Elective CHCAGE001

1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated assessments)



Assessment preparation = 4 hours

37 hours CHCDIS007






Elective 1 day skills workshop = 6 hours (includes simulated assessments)






1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours




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GENERAL ELECTIVES
















TOTAL ELECTIVE UNITS TO BE COMPLETED

6





Prescribed learning = 320 hrs Skills workshop = 42 hrs Practical application = 238 hrs Assessment preparation=48 hrs Preparation for workshops = 6 hrs Total hours (approx.) = 654 hours

Prescribed learning = 320 hrs Skills workshop = 42 hrs Practical application = 238 hrs Assessment preparation = 48 hrs Preparation for workshop= 6 hrs Total hours (approx.)= 654 hours

Prescribed learning = 328 hrs Skills workshop = 42 hrs Practical application = 238 hrs Assessment preparation = 48 hrs Preparation for workshops= 6 hrs Total hours (approx.)= 662 hours

Prescribed learning = 320 hrs Skills workshop = 42 hrs Practical application = 225 hrs Assessment preparation = 48 hrs Preparation for workshops= 6 hrs Total hours (approx.) = 641 hours


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CRTAFE entry requirements

You must participate in a pre-enrolment induction with the lecturer (face to face or

phone) prior to enrolment.

You must complete the Client Profile and Learning Needs questionnaire. This is to

determine your specific needs and to enable your lecturer to develop support

strategies to assist you with your learning.

Physical and Medical Fitness

o Aged care work can be emotionally and physically challenging and will be

very hands on. You will require the level of medical and physical fitness

needed to be on your feet for long periods of time, help transfer and

position elderly clients and where relevant undertake other physical

activities eg. cleaning, moving equipment, transporting clients in

wheelchairs, helping clients in and out of vehicles etc.

Further study and career pathways

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Certificate IV in Disability

Certificate IV in Community Services

Preparation for Nursing Education

Diploma of Nursing

Details can be found on our website at www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au

Course costs

Please contact a student support team member course cost information or visit

http://www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions

Alternatively, check the drop down box for FEES on your course page on the website

which will also have details about the course fees.

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Textbooks and Learning Materials

You will require an Aspire Learner Guide for each unit in this course. You may purchase a

hard-copy or e-book from the Central Regional TAFE bookshop at the Northam campus or

borrow a copy from the Northam campus library. Our library also has a wide range of

written and electronic resources useful to your course.

Other

National Police Certificate

You are required to hold a current National Police Certificate, gained no earlier than 3

months prior to going on work placement, and provide your lecturer with a photocopy.

Applications can be made online at https://www.police.wa.gov.au/Police-Direct/National-

Police-Certificates or from Australia Post outlets.

As at January 2017 the fee for a National Police Certificate is $52.60.

Working with Children Check

Depending on the client base you will be working with (discuss with your lecturer) you may

also need to have a Working with Children Check. Further information is available at

https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au/ or from Australia Post outlets.

Immunisation declaration

Depending on the organisation you will be working for (discuss with your lecturer) you may

be required to provide an immunisation declaration.

Study options

This course is a blend of online learning and assessment, attendance at a Skills Workshop for

each unit and at least 120 hours of direct support work in at least one aged care, disability or home

and community service organisation.

Completion of this course is typically 1-2 years, however, the flexible delivery of this course allows

students to complete at their own pace.

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Students are expected to allow a minimum of 8 hours per week to complete this course, in addition

to 120 hours of work placement.

Students will be provided with a timetable for skills workshops.

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CHC33015 Certificate III in - centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au · Welcome to Central Regional TAFE Central Regional TAFE has three main campuses at Geraldton, Northam and Kalgoorlie