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Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community)

CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support has been superseded by CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support on 22nd November 2022. CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support can be delivered and assessed for an extended transition period until 22nd November 2023.

For more information, please see our Terms and Conditions: aibtglobal.edu.au/courses/terms-for-courses

Quick Overview

Duration

52 weeks

(42 weeks tuition + 10 weeks break)

Location

NSW | QLD | TAS Campuses

Tuition Fee

Offshore Int Student: $9,500*
Onshore Student Visa Holder: $9,500*

Placement fee: $500
*Non-Tuition Fees not included

About this course

CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community) 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 in home, community or health care settings. 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, students must have completed at least 120 hours of unpaid work (vocational placement) as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Vocational Placement will only commence after the 35th week.

Pre-Enrolment Information

Prior to enrolment, it is mandatory that students attend a Pre-Enrolment Consultation with one of our approved Education Agents or delegated AIBT staff.

A Pre-Enrolment Consultation session may be provided to a prospective student one or more times to provide the prospective student additional time and/or information to make an informed decision. In addition, the communication channels used for conducting Pre-Enrolment Consultation sessions can be in various forms such as Face-To-Face, Video Conference, telephone call, and email.

Students will be provided with clear and accurate information about their course before enrolment to allow students to make an informed decision.

During this Pre-Enrolment Consultation session, prospective students will be provided with all the relevant course information to help guide them to make a formal decision that will reflect their existing skills and competencies and meet their needs. International students will be provided with a Pre-Enrolment Consultation Checklist and Handout to ensure they understand the support services provided and their obligations as an international student. 

International students should ensure that they have read the Pre-Enrolment Consultation Checklist and Handout available on the ‘How to Apply’ page under the ‘Get Started’ tab on this website.

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Fast Course Guide

National Code:

CHC33015

CRICOS Course Code:

090851M

Nationally Recognised:
Delivery mode:

Blended Delivery (NSW | QLD | TAS)

This qualification will be provided by face-to-face training session at the college, vocational placement at the vocational facility, and online live webinar training via a web-hosted online training service (e.g., Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting). However, in any special circumstances, the mode of delivery can be adjusted reasonably and fair to the client cohorts.

Student visa holders are required to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

The mode of delivery of Domestic RPL candidates depends on the process and outcome of the RPL. The candidates can refer to the process of RPL from the Recognition of prior learning (RPL) Information Kit – RPL Kit and RPL Strategy. For more information, please contact student support at studentsupport@aibtglobal.edu.au

Assessment:

The assessment of each unit of competency will take place during the course. Assessments will take the form of theory assessment / activities, assignment and / or simulated activities in a nursing lab. Students may be required to finalise some practical activities away from the classroom. methods form part of this course including written assignments, presentations, portfolios of work, role plays and projects. Supplementary evidence will be gathered if required from the course workbook.

  • Formative Assessment- Learner Activities (Including written questions, role plays)
  • Summative Assessment- Skills, Knowledge & Performance Activities (Observation activities in simulated environment, presentations, written questions)
  • Workplace assessment tasks required to be completed during 120 hours of work placement and covered in log book
Intake dates:

AIBT – Monthly intakes except June and December

Study Period

In a year, there are two study periods*:

  • The 1st study period: from January to May (June Break)
  • The 2nd study period: from July to November (December Break)

*Note: Students may be required to continue their study during the June break and December break. The study classes in June and December can be arranged due to special circumstances (e.g., lack of academic progress or under the intervention strategy plan.)

Awarded by

Brighton Pacific Pty Ltd T/A Australia Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT)
RTO Code: 41138 | CRICOS: 03430J

Packaging Rules:

Total number of units = 13

7 core units

Plus 6 elective units

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all Units of Competency provided in the Course Format below as per training.gov.au. (CHC33015)

Course Format

Core Subjects

*CHCCCS015
Provide individualised support
*CHCCCS023
Support independence and well being
*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 Subjects

*CHCAGE001
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
*CHCCCS011
Meet personal support needs
*CHCCCS025
Support relationships with carers and families
*CHCHCS001
Provide home and community support services
*CHCADV001
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
**HLTAID011
Provide first aid

*The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practices.

**Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.

Please note all electives are pre-selected by AIBT.
For more information on the course content, visit Training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC33015

This qualification must be delivered as per the packaging rules, even if a core unit/named elective has been superseded, until such time as the qualification has been updated and this update is reflected on the National Register, training.gov.au, and is listed on the RTO’s Scope of Registration.There are many situations where it is considered beneficial for the student to receive the updated training that reflects the current skill needs of the relevant industry so a provider may choose to deliver the updated unit, issue a statement of attainment for those unit/s and then provide credit transfer – by mapping backwards – to the units named within the qualification.

  • The VET units need to be deemed ‘equivalent’ for credit transfer to be assigned
  • If the units are ‘not equivalent’ the provider will map the units to identify equivalence in content and learning outcomes (from the updated unit back to the superseded unit)
  • If this is not possible, the provider may need to match the content, but then undertake an RPL process to ascertain competence against each unit of competency.·
  • This would only need to do this once, then can be used for future decisions in the same circumstances.

If this still does not ascertain a ‘competent’ result, the student may need to undertake gap training against the destination qualification.

Entry Requirements

Prior to enrolment
Academic requirement:
Overseas and domestic (normal study)
Successful completion of Australian Year 10 or equivalent.
Domestic RPL candidates:
Prior to commencing the RPL process, domestic RPL candidates are required to have relevant work experiences and/or any other evidence to match with the training package requirements.
English requirement:

A minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent is required.

For more information regarding the commonly acceptable types of English language proficiency evidence, along with the verification methods, please click here

International Students who do not meet the English language requirements for this course may undertake English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) according to the English Learning Matrix.

After enrolment but prior to commencement of the course
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)
All students except domestic RPL candidates are required to undertake an LLN test prior to the commencement of their course. LLN tests are designed by the college. The tests are categorised based on the students’ qualifications. They will be used as a tool to assist college personnel in identifying students who may require support in language and/or numeracy. LLN Tests are designed in accordance with the Australian Core Skills Framework as a guideline.

Pre-Requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course

For more information, please visit the Training.gov.au website below:

*Non-Tuition Fees

HANDLING/ ADMINISTRATION FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE)

$200 – (Handling Fee)
$900 – (Administration Fee for Visa Assessment for students with a dependent/family)

PLACEMENT FEE

$500 – for each qualification in Ageing Support and Community Services, unless otherwise stated.

Before commencing placement within Diana School of Community Services, students will be required to obtain mandatory documents at their own expense. Students will be notified via email on when to obtain these documents. More information on these mandatory required documents can be identified on each individual course page on our website: https://aibtglobal.edu.au. Refund policy rules apply to Placement Fees. Please check our Refund Policy for more detailed information: https://aibtglobal.edu.au/support/student-forms/policies

OSHC FEE

International students must have adequate health insurance while in Australia.

It is a condition of your visa that you have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full duration of your student visa. OSHC is insurance to assist international students to meet the costs of medical and hospital care.

You can organise your own OSHC, or we can assist you, as AIBT has an agreement with Bupa, one of Australia’s major health insurance providers. For more information, please visit their website: https://www.bupa.com.au

UNDER 18’S FEE

We are partnered with Australian Homestay Network (AHN) – Australia’s Largest Homestay provider.

The homestay fee includes 3 meals and all amenities and may cost up to $350/week. Please visit https://www.homestaynetwork.org/students/pricing/ for more information about our prices in each campus location.

OTHER FEES

Additional fees will be incurred for re-enrolment, resubmission, credit transfer and certificate re-issuance. For further information, please visit the individual course page on our website: http://go.aibt.global/other-fees

Licensing/Regulatory Information

The skills in all units of competency marked with an * in the Course Format must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and state/territory legislation, Australia/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practices.

HLTAID011- Provide first aid: Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.

For more information, please visit:

CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community) (Click Here)

Vocational Placement

Vocational Placement will only commence after the 35th week.

Vocational placement is an essential component of this qualification. Vocational placement consolidates the students’ knowledge within the real health environment, applying theory to practice.

Students will be required to undertake 120 hours of unpaid vocational placement.

AIBT organises student placement. Students will be required to complete given logbook and workplace diary during their placement hours.

All students must be willing to undertake placement in a health care or community care facility and/or within a simulated lab environment during the program. Students are required to organise their own travel to and from these facilities and may be required to undertake placement in regional areas.

Prior to attending vocational placement, students must demonstrate satisfactory course progression.

Before commencing vocational placement:

Students will be required to complete HLTAID011 – Provide first aid. This unit is an elective within this qualification and will need to be completed prior to placement.

Students must meet the following mandatory requirements at their own expense. Students will be notified via email on when to obtain these documents:

  • As per placement facility requirements, it is mandatory for students to have up to date immunisation records, including COVID-19 vaccinations and Influenza vaccinations. There may be additional immunisation records required depending on the placement facilities’ policies
  • Have current competency in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – this must be updated annually and is included in the program
  • At their own expense, 30 days before placement, provide an Australian Federal Police Certificate indicating that the student has passed the Australian Federal Police (National) Check. https://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/services/criminal-records/national-police-checks
  • Completed manual handling as part of unit HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  • *Medical Clearance: Have no medical or physical injury/condition that would prevent them from working safely and/or injuring themselves and/or residents whilst working within a health care or community care facility whilst assisting residents with day to day physical activities/tasks

*Medical Clearance

Offshore International StudentsThis is done prior to arrival to Australia, as part of Health Examination where health records are sent directly to Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) by panel of doctors.
Onshore International Students1.    This is done prior to arrival to Australia, as part of Health Examination where health records are sent directly to Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) by panel of doctors.

2.    As part of visa renewal process, students are required to undergo health examination

Domestic StudentsAll domestic students are required to provide medical clearance from GP

Vocational Work Placement Facilities

All students must be willing to undertake placement in a health care or community care facility and/or within a simulated lab environment during the program. Students are required to organise their own travel to and from these facilities and may be required to undertake placement in regional areas.

QLD/NSW/TAS Students:

Vocational placement is available in multiple locations within QLD, NSW and TAS and is dependent upon availability at the time placement commences.

(Students will be notified of vocational placement location prior to placement.)

Vocational Work Placement Facilities
NSWQLDTAS
Southern Cross CareRosalie Nursing Care CentreVocational placement is available in multiple locations within Tasmania and is dependent upon availability at the time placement commences on a case-by-case basis.
Opal Aged CareAlzheimer’s Queensland TA Rosalie Nursing Care Centre
Group Homes AustraliaSt. Vincent’s Care Services, Arundal

Qualification Issued

Once the units of competency required in the training package for this qualification have been successfully completed, the student will be issued with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community) (CHC33015) and an academic transcript of all completed units within 30 calendar days. Students who successfully complete individual units of competency within the qualification, but not the qualification in its entirety will be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment. This document contains a record of all completed units and will be available to students by the end of their course.

AIBT does not guarantee that:

  • a successful education assessment outcome for the student or intending student; or
  • completion of an AIBT qualification will lead to an employment outcome; or
  • a learner will successfully complete a training product on its scope of registration; or
  • a training product can be completed in a manner which does not meet the requirements of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015.

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Community Access Coordinator
Planned Activity Assistant
Accommodation Support Worker
Care Service Employee
Community Care Worker
Food Services Deliverer
Care Assistant
Client Assistant
Care Worker
Community House Worker
Home Care Assistant
Residential Care Worker
Residential Support Worker
Senior Personal Care Assistant
Transport Support Worker
Field Officer (Community Services)
Family Support Worker
Residential Aide

Completion of an AIBT qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.

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Course: Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community)