Australian City International College

Overview

Course Code :

CHC33015

CRICOS Code :

105126B

Study Mode:

15 Hours Face to Face and 5 Hours Online

Study Duration:

52 weeks (44 Academic weeks + 8 Weeks Holidays)

Fees Information:

Tuition Fees: AUD 13,000

Enrollment Fee: AUD 250

Material Fee: AUD 1,000

Total Fees: AUD 14,250

Delivery Location:

Suite 1 level 2, 17 Macquarie street, NSW 2150
25 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Outcome

On successful completion of this course, students would receive Certificate III in Individual Support qualification. Graduates would have gained specialized communication skills, broad community services understanding and advocacy skills that will help you prepare for a career in disability support. The training you’ll receive from this course will help you carry out duties as a disability care worker, preparing you for different and complex work scenarios. Students who have completed this course can work as personal care assistant, disability support worker, care workers.

Requirement

Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English speaking country; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5

Assessment Method

Assessments may include short written knowledge tests, discussions and oral communication demonstrations, case study exercises, written reports, web-based research and reports, final projects, and final written exams. To perform at your best, you will probably need to work on the assessments outside of class time.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students who have completed relevant studies or have some of the competencies in the course may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Application for RPL can be made with the initial application or can be made within two weeks of the course commencement using the RPL Application Form and by providing supporting documents. Please note that RPL cannot result in an international student having less than a full-time load of study (20 hours per week) but can reduce the overall duration of the course and fees. See our Student Handbook for more information.

Credit

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees, as well as the duration of the course.

This process is outlined in Australian City International College Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.

Pathways

Academic Pathways

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Service.

Employment Pathways

Potential employment options are as personal care assistant, disability support worker, care workers, etc.

Vocational Placement

All students enrolled in this course must undertake 120 hours of work placement.

Units of competency

CHCCCS015	Provide individualised support	Core
CHCCCS023	Support independence and well being	Core
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	Core
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Core
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically	Core
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems	Core
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	Core
CHCDIS001	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach	Elective
CHCDIS002	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports	Elective
CHCDIS003	Support community participation and social inclusion	Elective
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability	Elective
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures	Elective
HLTAID003	Provide first aid	Elective

CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support