Get a basic understanding of the aged care and disability sector and learn practical recovery-centred skills you can use as an Individual Support Worker, with Open Colleges’ online Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community).
This course is superseded by CHC33021 Certificate III in individual Support. For now, you may still enrol in this course, and we will transition you to the new course at no additional cost once it is available. We’ll be in touch closer to our launch date to give you more information about what this means for you. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, as our friendly Enrolment Consultants are always happy to help.
During the course, you will learn :
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.
| Course number | E1395 |
| Qualification name | CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community) |
| Course duration | Self paced - maximum of 12 months |
| Delivery Method | Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX) |
| Recognition | Nationally Recognised  |
| Assessments | Multiple choice questions, Role plays, Workplace assessments, Written assessments |
| Awarded by |
Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197)
|
There are no mandated education entry requirements for this qualification, per the CHC Community Services Training Package.
Students must be 18 years of age to enrol in this course.
It is also recommended that students
Students will need to be reasonably physically fit to undertake the work placement as the tasks and activities associated with the work placement may involve manual handling and other physical activities. Where first aid is a requirement of the host organisation, you will be required to complete 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin placed on the floor.
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCDIS003 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCHCS001 | Provide home and community support services |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
Pay in Full
You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo
You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan. When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Payment Plan
You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.
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Michelle has over 16 years of experience of working within the healthcare industry working as an Enrolled Nurse and a personal care worker. She has worked with people that have a disability within different community programs and within aged care. Michelle’s specialised skills include infection control, dementia care, palliative care and person-centred care.
Over the years she has also worked in General Practice, different hospitals across Southeast Queensland as an agency nurse working in the areas of mental health, palliative care, and dementia units.
Michelle has been a Trainer in adult education for over 6 years working in classrooms, workplaces, online and in secondary schools.
• Diploma of Nursing
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Community Services
• Certificate 3 in Aged Care
Host Organisation
You will need to undertake your work placement in a home and community care organisation such as residential aged care facilities, group homes, day care centres, home care environments, and community support settings. The specific requirements of the workplace are outlined in the Workplace Assessment Guide which can be found in OpenSpaceX.
There are a number of statutory checks that may be required by workplaces, such as a National Police Check, Working with Children Check (or state equivalent), a First Aid Certificate and signing of a Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct. These may vary by state. In addition, individual workplaces may impose additional requirements on students undertaking work placement. You will be responsible for the costs of any such checks or requirements.
Immunisations
Please note that your host organisation may require you to provide an up-to-date immunisation history to verify current and active immunisations prior to the commencement of your work placement. Open Colleges has no control over these requirements, so if you are unable to provide this, you will need to discuss it with your intended Host Organisation.
It should also be noted that some immunisations, such as Hepatitis B and COVID-19, need multiple injections to be administered over a specific time period before you are deemed immune. It is important that you consult with your GP as soon as possible to avoid delays in starting your work placement.
Selected course fees when you pay upfront.
Voucher code: 30MAY28
Offer ends on Sunday 28th May 2023 at 11:59pm AEST.
Course at a Glance
Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX)
Flexible payment options available
Nationally recognised
Course at a Glance
Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX)
Flexible payment options available
Nationally recognised
Selected course fees when you pay upfront.
Voucher code: 30MAY28
Offer ends on Sunday 28th May 2023 at 11:59pm AEST.
Get a basic understanding of the aged care and disability sector and learn practical recovery-centred skills you can use as an Individual Support Worker, with Open Colleges’ online Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community).
This course is superseded by CHC33021 Certificate III in individual Support. For now, you may still enrol in this course, and we will transition you to the new course at no additional cost once it is available. We’ll be in touch closer to our launch date to give you more information about what this means for you. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, as our friendly Enrolment Consultants are always happy to help.
During the course, you will learn :
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.
| Course number | E1395 |
| Qualification name | CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community) |
| Course duration | Self paced - maximum of 12 months |
| Delivery Method | Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX) |
| Recognition | Nationally Recognised |
| Assessments | Multiple choice questions, Role plays, Workplace assessments, Written assessments |
| Awarded by |
Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197)
|
There are no mandated education entry requirements for this qualification, per the CHC Community Services Training Package.
Students must be 18 years of age to enrol in this course.
It is also recommended that students
Students will need to be reasonably physically fit to undertake the work placement as the tasks and activities associated with the work placement may involve manual handling and other physical activities. Where first aid is a requirement of the host organisation, you will be required to complete 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin placed on the floor.
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCDIS003 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCHCS001 | Provide home and community support services |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
Pay in Full
You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo
You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan. When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Payment Plan
You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.
Michelle has over 16 years of experience of working within the healthcare industry working as an Enrolled Nurse and a personal care worker. She has worked with people that have a disability within different community programs and within aged care. Michelle’s specialised skills include infection control, dementia care, palliative care and person-centred care.
Over the years she has also worked in General Practice, different hospitals across Southeast Queensland as an agency nurse working in the areas of mental health, palliative care, and dementia units.
Michelle has been a Trainer in adult education for over 6 years working in classrooms, workplaces, online and in secondary schools.
• Diploma of Nursing
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Community Services
• Certificate 3 in Aged Care
Host Organisation
You will need to undertake your work placement in a home and community care organisation such as residential aged care facilities, group homes, day care centres, home care environments, and community support settings. The specific requirements of the workplace are outlined in the Workplace Assessment Guide which can be found in OpenSpaceX.
There are a number of statutory checks that may be required by workplaces, such as a National Police Check, Working with Children Check (or state equivalent), a First Aid Certificate and signing of a Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct. These may vary by state. In addition, individual workplaces may impose additional requirements on students undertaking work placement. You will be responsible for the costs of any such checks or requirements.
Immunisations
Please note that your host organisation may require you to provide an up-to-date immunisation history to verify current and active immunisations prior to the commencement of your work placement. Open Colleges has no control over these requirements, so if you are unable to provide this, you will need to discuss it with your intended Host Organisation.
It should also be noted that some immunisations, such as Hepatitis B and COVID-19, need multiple injections to be administered over a specific time period before you are deemed immune. It is important that you consult with your GP as soon as possible to avoid delays in starting your work placement.
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