Course Overview
Our nationally recognised CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is the perfect qualification for people who have a passion for supporting the elderly, or those with a disability, to reach their full potential.
Start a career in the disability and/or aged care industry- whether you imagine working in an Aged Care Facility in Home and Community Care, or you could work in disability, such as in the NDIS workforce, or any other organisations that provide support and care to the disabled.
Upon completion, you will be job ready and equipped with the knowledge and skills to follow an individualised plan to provide support to people who require care.
Campus Locations
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Disability Support Worker
- Personal Care Support Worker
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Food Service Worker (Aged Care)
- Respite Care Worker
- Personal Care Giver
Recognition
Study Method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
Locations
- Victoria
- Melbourne
Duration and Study Load
- 12 months
Delivery
This course is a blended delivery model and includes:
- Virtual classroom training delivered via Zoom. You are required to attend set classes every week. Our training sessions are delivered over 1, 2, or 3 days per week, and we have multiple schedules available to suit you, including day classes (9.30am – 2.30pm) and night classes (6.00pm – 9.00pm).
- In-person 2-day Clinical Practice Workshops.
- Practical Placement (120 hours). Yes, we organise this for you!
- Self-paced learning (16 hours per week) including completion of assignments.
We deliver virtually, via Zoom, however you must attend classroom training which is held in Melbourne CBD.
Entry Requirements
- Obtain a police check/certificate prior to practical placement
- Willing and physically able to do practical placement
- Undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment so that the appropriate support can be provided and or sourced
- This course is virtual so you must have access to the internet, a computer with a camera and microphone, and have basic computer literacy
- The ability to work autonomously and a commitment to attend virtual sessions
Work Placement
Practical Placement is an important part of your course – 120 hours of practical placement is required to achieve your qualification.
It is a great opportunity to put all your knowledge into action and showcase your skills to a prospective employer.
We arrange your placement for you! We always aim to organise placement for you in a workplace that is aligned with your individual needs and aspirations and if possible conveniently located.
When individuals are undertaking placement they must wear a student uniform at all times. You will be required to dress in the attire as directed by the facility where the complete practical placement. We provide all learners with an ACTS polo shirt and name badge. Any requirements over and above this (such as pants and shoes, you will be required to organise for yourself and is not provided to you by ACTS.
Where required by the employer, students must undergo an NDIS check prior to placement. All students starting work for registered NDIS providers in certain types of roles, called risk-assessed roles will need an NDIS Clearance before they can start work. An NDIS Clearance is valid for 5 years from the date of the notice unless it is surrendered or revoked.
Recognition of Prior Learning
- RPL and Credit Transfer (CT) is available for eligible students
Materials
We provide you with;
- Course materials and resources
- Polo shirt and name badge
- Placement Police Check
Subjects
About Aged Care Training Services
We are a respected registered training organisation with a reputation of producing qualified personal care attendants who are well prepared and suited to a caring role in aged care.
Aged Care Training Services prepares learners so they can advance with confidence in their chosen career by:
- Developing up to date and relevant course content in consultation with Industry experts and Health Care Providers
- Responding to the needs of our learners by taking the time to ensure each individual’s learning plan is considered and where required guidance, further assistance or development time is organised
- Timely delivery of training which assists individuals to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and attitude so as they are able to respond to many challenging and diverse environments in the context of delivering care. Aged Care Training Services is a well known and respected registered training organisation with a reputation of producing qualified personal care attendants who are well prepared and suited to a caring vocation
Aged Care Training Services is A Registered Training Organganistion (RTO #6127)
