CHC33015

Make a difference to someone else’s quality of life, and gain the skills and knowledge you need to start or progress your career in the Aged Care or Disability sectors.

*This course has two distinct streams – Disability and Aged Care. You will need to decide which stream you are interested in when you enrol.

The Disability Stream is designed to help you gain the skills you need to support people with disability to live independently, promote choice and control, and enable opportunities to increase independence and skill development.

In this stream, you will learn how to read and follow individual plans, meet legislative frameworks, work safely and become equipped to work within the disability sector. You’ll also learn about skill development, community inclusion and current practices and frameworks that influence Disability work.

In the Aged Care Stream, you will learn how to provide person-centred support to people who require support due to ageing.

You will learn how to follow safe work practices, including infection control and how to support independence and wellbeing, as well as how to support people experiencing dementia, and best practice approaches and models that influence aged care work.

In both the Disability and Aged Care streams, you will be required to participate in at least 120 hours of work placement.

On successful completion of your course, you will have the skills you need to undertake a range of entry-level roles in either the Aged Care or Disability sectors. You may also like to consider undertaking further training at TasTAFE with a related qualification such as CHC42015 – Certificate IV in Community Service, CHC52015 – Diploma Community Services, or HLT54115 – Diploma of Nursing.

*If you are already employed in the Aged Care or Disability industry, you may be interested in undertaking this course through an Australian Apprenticeship. Please ask us for more information.

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Entry

This course has the following essential entry requirements:

All applicants will need to complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (bksb) assessment and achieve a competency of at least exit level 2; working towards level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in both language and numeracy.

We encourage you to consider if this is the right course for you by undertaking the Informed Choices Student Self-Assessment (Word).

Fees, payments and other costs

The fee you pay at TasTAFE will depend on the course you choose and may vary depending on the level of government subsidy available, the cost of delivery, any previous study you have undertaken and/or your personal circumstances. Tuition fees for this course are available at the top of the page via the Fee Calculator.

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What will I need to bring?

Make sure you are prepared for each class and bring standard items like pens, paper/notebook, USB etc.

Depending on your course, you might need access to a computer with Microsoft Software Suite and internet and a current email address. TasTAFE has computer labs at regional campuses which are open for students to access during normal business hours.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment.

Licensing and other requirements Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
CHCCCS015	Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective units
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005	Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs
CHCDIS001	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS002	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS003	Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPAL001	Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAID003	Provide first aid
HLTHPS006	Assist clients with medication
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Career opportunities

Aged Care Worker
Extended Care Assistant (ECA)
Community Care Worker
Home Care Assistant
Personal Care Support Worker
Respite Support Worker

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Career opportunities

Aged Care Worker
Extended Care Assistant (ECA)
Community Care Worker
Home Care Assistant
Personal Care Support Worker
Respite Support Worker

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