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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability & Dual Qualification) | SA campus-based learning

SKU:CHC33021

Prime yourself for long-lasting success in the growing aged care industry by transforming yourself into a skilled aged care worker. You’ll have a positive impact on the lives of your elderly clients and provide them with the support and companionship they need. Make a difference today. We are now delivering Certificate lll Ageing to International students and Study Fee Free for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. 

  • Nationally Recognised. CRICOS approved, CRICOS provider code: 03733E©
  • Campus and online with fully supported 160hr placement (80hrs in aged care, 80hrs in disability support)
  • SA: Accepting last minute enrolments now for Dual Qualification Semester Two intake
  • SA: Tuesday and Wednesday campus attendance
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Intro to Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability & Dual Qualification) | SA campus-based learning

Our nationally recognised CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) dual qualification offers a blend of on-campus and self-directed learning. You’ll gain hands-on experience with skills lab training and clinical placements, empowering you to deliver exceptional care to your client. Our course will give you the knowledge and skills to help you to contribute and make a positive impact on the lives of older people and those living with a disability. You will learn hands-on skills to support your individual clients’ needs such as maintaining personal care, supporting their skill development, and other person-centred care.Your training is delivered and supported with a personal touch by our experienced and highly skilled educators through a blended learning approach of classroom delivery and industry standard simulated skills lab. This course requires you to complete 160 hours of supported vocational work placement (80hrs in residential care and 80hrs in disability support) where you will use your newly developed care skills in the real world professionally and confidently.

Open Colleges School of Health is committed to providing a training environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage people from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply to study with us. For further information about our policies and procedures: Complaints and Appeals, Course Progress, Student Engagement & Student Selection

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Common job Outcomes

  • Aged Care Assistant
  • Support Worker
  • Community Support Worker
  • Respite and Residential Care Workers
  • Personal Care Worker
  • Disability Support Worker
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Course breakdown

What you’ll learn in this course

This qualification includes a range of units designed to equip you with the foundational skills and knowledge to support elderly client independence and wellbeing. Graduate job-ready in one of the fastest growing industries in Australia and transform yourself into an in-demand support worker.

You will engage with online and on campus learning, including pre-readings and self-directed learning packages before attending your face-to-face facilitated education. The delivery schedule consists of two (2) full days of attendance on campus per week with your educator and practical sessions in our simulation skills lab.

You will be required on average, to commit at least 10 to 20 hours per week, self-directed study time (in your own time) to complete the pre-readings, self-directed learning packages, workbooks and assessment materials.

Awarded by: YourLife Health & Learning Inc trading as Open Colleges School of Health ABN 39 742 730 429 (RTO 40049 | CRICOS Provider 03733E)

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability & Dual Qualification) | SA campus-based learning

HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCCS031
Provide individualised support
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Fees and Subsides for Studying the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability & Dual Qualification)

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  • If First Nations Student = FREE
  • If eligible for Skills SA funding $495 Participant Fee,
  • If not eligible for First Nations or Skills SA = Full Fee For Service $3,800. 

Government of South Australia’s Subsidised Training – Visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria. Student and course eligibility criteria, terms and conditions apply to access subsidised training in South Australia. Students eligible for Job Trainer may be eligible for the concession.

What are the entry requirements for CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability & Dual Qualification)?

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Entry Requirements

  • Be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or have a permanent humanitarian visa or certain temporary visas with study rights.
  • Reside in South Australia, or Western Australia
  • Be physically fit to meet the demands of manual handling skills – course mandatory requirement and for future employment.
  • Evidence of English language reading, numeracy and writing proficiency.

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Course Fee

The course fee is $3800. Please see Frequently Asked Questions for subsidies.

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Course Fee

The course fee is $3800. Please see Frequently Asked Questions for subsidies.

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South Australia Funding Option

What are the Fees for studying in South Australia?

  • If First Nations Student = FREE
  • If eligible for Skills SA funding $495 Participant Fee,
  • If not eligible for First Nations or Skills SA = Full Fee For Service $3,800

Subsidised training is available through the South Australian Government VET accredited course subsidy program. Please refer to Eligibility for subsidised training for eligibility criteria.

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