- Eligible students can access SA Government Subsidised Funding
- Payment plans available
- Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. This provider is not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders
Course Overview
Start a rewarding career in aged care and disability support and make a positive impact on the lives of others. The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support provides a Nationally Recognised qualification delivered with a specialisation in Aged Care and Disability Care.
Who's It For?
- This course is designed for people who have no prior experience in aged care or disability support and would like to gain a qualification to start their career.
Campus Locations
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
- Home Carer
- Residential Support Worker
- Aged Care Support Worker
- Working with agencies providing support for people living with disabilities and older people
Recognition
Study Method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Delivery
100% Online and Face-to-Face classes are available
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is delivered via face-to-face and also online learning. This means that training is delivered both in a classroom setting and also online using their laptop or personal computer.
The course is delivered across three (3) options:
- Daytime Courses – The program is delivered two days per week 9.30 am to 3.30 pm over approximately 25 weeks excluding school holidays and public holidays
- Evening Courses – The program is delivered two evenings per week 6 pm to 9 pm over approximately 43 weeks depending on school holidays and public holidays, plus Saturday practical classes
- Online Supported – This program is delivered online with ongoing study support, including weekly sessions with trainers. Each unit requires two compulsory face-to-face sessions conducted via Zoom. Additionally, students must attend three in-person sessions for skills assessments as part of the program requirements. This course is completed in 12 months.
Entry Requirements
Pre-Training Review
The purpose of the Pre-Training Review is to recommend the placement of the student into the course or qualification appropriate to their needs and that they can be anticipated to achieve success in.
The placement in the chosen course is based on:
- The student’s performance in LLN Test
- The student’s needs and goals
- The information gathered through Enrolment Application Form and Pre-training review
- Highest qualification gained in Australia or overseas, which has been assessed and deemed equivalent to Australian qualifications
Students are encouraged to declare any learning disabilities/ language requirements as a part of the enrolment process. Once such requirements are identified, the relevant staff is alerted to the student’s requirements and remedial processes can be implemented.
Mobile Phones or any translation devices are not permitted to be used during a pre-training review.
Course Features
- High Employment Outcomes
- Organised Work Placements
- Locally-delivered Training
- High-quality Training
Work Placement
- There is a 120-hour compulsory work placement component to this course, which is arranged for you by EmployEase by Healthcare Australia and supported by a Mentor
- Students will complete a range of workplace tasks during their placement period, these are an additional and separate method of assessment
- Each student must provide a current Police check with no disclosures. These checks are required to meet industry standards and are a prerequisite to being eligible to undertake a placement
- Students cannot complete this course without a clear police check. Should there be any doubt about a student’s ability to meet these criteria, they should raise their concerns with a Course Advisor before enrolment
- EmployEase by Healthcare Australia is unable to take responsibility for training undertaken, inability to complete a placement, or for any loss of fees due to a student being unable to provide a clear police check
Assessment
- Assessment is conducted using a range of methods including written questioning, case studies, scenarios, research tasks and practical demonstrations within the classroom setting and in the workplace
- Written assessments are completed online via our LMS (online campus)
- In-class assessments include various demonstrations and role plays
Pathways
Qualification under this course is the minimum requirement for staff under the Aged Care and Disability industry quality framework. Several units in this qualification can be credited across:
- CHC33021 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability
- HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
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About EmployEase
Established in Boronia in 1992, EmployEase Pty. Ltd. is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) accredited to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET) by the Australian Skills and Quality Authority (ASQA)
We have delivered training and vocational services since 1992 and specialise in the delivery of quality training in the areas of Aged Care, Disability, Community Services, Nursing and Health Services.
EmployEase prides itself on developing meaningful training specific to industry and employer needs. We are committed to, and passionate about, providing people with the skills and education to succeed in their chosen career.
Our Mission:
To deliver high-quality training to a wide range of students which celebrates diversity and individual achievement and facilitates positive change in the life of the learner and in the community.
Our Vision:
Be a leader in vocational training through innovation, resilience, integrity and strong teamwork.
Our Goals & Objectives:
- To deliver quality outcomes for our students and stakeholders.
- To deploy best practices through a regime of continuous improvement and consultation with all stakeholders.
- To be the market leader in the provision of Healthcare Education throughout Australia.
- To be recognised as the preferred training partner of all major Corporate Healthcare groups.
EmployEase Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #6832).
