- Please note, Melbourne Training Centre cannot accept a Subclass 500 Student Visa as we are not CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) registered
- This fee-for-service program is not eligible for government funding
Course Overview
The CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is the latest qualification ideal for learners who aim to work in jobs that require knowledge and skills in elderly caregiving.
Melbourne Training Centre offers the nationally recognised CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) with high-quality course materials and premium training to deliver a unique and practical learning experience to its students.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Accommodation Support Worker (Disability)
- Disability Services Worker
- Food Services Worker (Aged Care)
- Personal Care Giver
- Respite Care Worker
What You'll Learn
In this ageing specialisation course, learners will get valuable experience from their online training and vocational placement. Among others, they will learn how to:
- Provide individualised support
- Support independence and well-being
- Communicate and work in health or community services
- Recognise healthy body systems
- Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- Provide support to people living with dementia
- Provide first aid
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- 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
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Delivery
This CHC33015 course is designed to be delivered through an Online/Distance Delivery Method. Learners can complete it in a period of approximately 1,253 hours (including Vocational Placement) of study, depending on each learner’s relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.
Melbourne Training Centre is responsible for ensuring the quality of training and for providing Statements of Attainment and/or Certificates upon completion of the course.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites required to enter this course, however, students must be over 18 years of age and should:
- Have sound language and literacy skills (at least Year 10 English or equivalent)
- Have basic computer skills
This course is available to AU citizens and permanent residents only. It is NOT available for Subclass 500 visa.
Work Placement
Vocational Placement is a requirement of this Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) course. Learners are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of vocational placement in an Aged Care facility.
With the assistance of Melbourne Training Centre, learners are required to arrange the vocational placement with an approved Aged Care facility. Learners are provided with a Vocational Placement Pack, which includes all the information required in making a suitable vocational placement arrangement that will facilitate the completion of the requirements of the course.
Learners are encouraged to start contacting potential placement providers as soon as they start their studies.
Aside from the Vocational Placement Pack, learners will also be provided with a Skills Workbook, which they will use to guide and document activities completed in the Aged Care facility. The Skills Workbook will facilitate the documentation of their demonstration of all the skills and level of performance required by their Cert III Individual Support (Ageing) course.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Melbourne Training Centre has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy to ensure that an individual’s prior learning, achieved through formal and informal training, work experience or other life experiences, is appropriately recognised. This recognition may assist students to progress faster through a unit of competency, or allow the student full credit for that unit of competency.
Assessment
Before starting their course, each learner will complete an LLN Assessment, a Competency Assessment, and a Disability and Chronic Condition Assessment as part of the enrolment process.
The results of the Competency Assessment is used by Melbourne Training Centre to determine each learner’s training and assessment schedule, taking into account their existing level of relevant knowledge, experience, and skills.
Learners will be assessed through a combination of the following assessment methods:
- Questioning (self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules or interviews)
- Portfolio (documents, product with support documentation, historical evidence)
- Third-party reports
- Structured activities (projects, case studies, presentations, role plays, demonstration, progressive tasks)
Materials
To support you in your new course, Melbourne Training Centre will provide:
- Learner guides
- Assessment workbook
- Helpful resources (templates and extra handouts)
- A simulated environment in cases where the learner does not have access to a workplace (this includes organisation policies, procedures, and other documentation)
- Access to relevant acts, regulations, and standards
To complete your course you will need to have access to:
- A computer (PC or Mac) with Internet access
- A phone with a camera or video recorder
- Access to a passenger vehicle
- Three adults for role play tasks (can be friends, family, colleagues, etc.)
- A registered aged care facility for completing Vocational Placement requirement
Subjects
About Melbourne Training Centre
Melbourne Training Centre delivers high-quality learning training to Australians who wish to get qualified and work as an elderly and disability caregiver or support worker in Australia. We provide premium training with innovative learning approaches and supportive learning environments to maximise each individual’s learning experience, and ensure they have the skills to succeed in the aged care industry.
Melbourne Training Centre Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #45579)
