Course Overview
All nationally accredited qualifications and units of competency are published on a national register, training.gov.au. The way that units are presented on the national register is not designed to be Student friendly, however it is important that you understand that the register exists and that you can look it up if you like.
One of the characteristics of each qualification and unit of competency on the national register is the qualification and/0r unit descriptor. The descriptor is a statement which explains what the purpose of the qualification/unit is and why someone would need to gain this unit of competency or qualification.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
This qualification, as published on training.gov.au, contains the following descriptor:
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For Whom
This qualification is targeted at people wishing to enter the health care sector as a Personal Care Attendant / Personal Care Worker within the Aged Care and Home and Community care sector.
The target Student for CHC33015 Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) has the following characteristics:
- At least 18 years of age
- Has an interest in providing support and care for residents of Aged Care facilities and those requiring support in their own homes
This Student profile has been developed following market research and analysis, and is known to require and benefit from the course described within this Training and Assessment Strategy.
Any Applicant who does not meet this profile, or who meets only components of the profile, is not automatically prevented from enrolling in the course, however these Applicants will be assessed prior to entry to ensure that the course will meet their specific requirements.
For any specific, non-negotiable entry requirements for this course, refer to the section titled Entry Requirements and Pathways in the Student Guide.
Delivery Method
This course will be delivered using a blended methodology. The delivery strategy used in this methodology is a combination of online learning modules, supported by tutor contact, self-study and direct contact between student and trainer. The majority of the training to be delivered during this course will be divided between a classroom or workplace environment and an online environment.
The main text book The Australian Carer: A Training Manual for Aged Care Workers Edition 4; has a series of exercises and activities that are designed to reinforce the learning contained in the resource. Students will be required to undertake selected exercises for each unit as part of a structured self-study program. This text will also form the basis of pre-reading required prior to attendance at class.
The rationale for this delivery method is detailed above. For breakdown of face-to-face, self-study and workplace training hours refer to the Program Delivery Plan which appears in the Student Guide.
Career Pathways
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work will involve using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs.
People achieving CHC33015 Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing or Ageing and Home and Community) can typically work as a Personal Care Attendant or Personal Care Worker in a Residntial Aged Care setting or in the Home and Community care setting.
