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1 CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support Northam Campus 1 P a g e

2 Welcome to Central Regional TAFE Central Regional TAFE has three main campuses at Geraldton, Northam and Kalgoorlie and smaller campuses at Carnarvon, Exmouth, Merredin and Moora. Our vision is to provide training pathways to great opportunities and better futures. We offer a range of qualifications from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma. Our courses combine theory and practical training in industry relevant learning environments. For more information about TAFE and Central Regional TAFE, check out our website at 2 P a g e

3 Course Information Qualification CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support In this qualification you will have the opportunity to learn how to: work in a community or residential setting provide person-centred support to a person who is ageing or has a disability use your discretion and judgement take responsibility for your own work This qualification is suitable for existing workers and new entrants to the aged care, disability or home and community workforce. It also applies to those in the sector who want to upskill, those returning to the workforce after a break, and trainees Number of units Duration Location Study options Workplace experience Qualification (General does not include specialisations) Specialisations 13 Units (7 core units, 6 elective units) This course is delivered over a period of 18 months. However, some students may take up to two years to complete. Students must attend Skills Workshops at Northam campus. This course is a blend of online learning and assessment, attendance at a Skills Workshop for each unit and at least 120 hours of direct support work in at least one aged care, disability or home and community service organisation. To achieve this qualification, you must complete at least 120 hours of direct support work in at least one aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation. Certificate III in Individual Support You have a choice of 3 specialisations. Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community) Note: There is also an opportunity to complete more than one stream by adding additional specialisation units to the base qualification 3 P a g e

4 Your options For a general qualification, refer to this table. Certificate III in Individual Support (General Qualification) Total number of units = 13 7 core units: HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCCS015 Provide individualized support CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 6 electives from the list below: CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behavior supports CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and right of clients CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach Note: Two units may be selected from any endorsed Training Package and must be relevant to the work outcome. Your lecturer will explain this to you. 4 P a g e

5 For a qualification that specialises in ageing, refer to this table. Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) Total number of units = 13 7 core units: HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCCS015 Provide individualized support CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 3 ageing specialisation units: CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia 3 electives from the list below: CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behavior supports CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and right of clients CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach 5 P a g e

6 For a qualification that specialises in disability, refer to this table. Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) Total number of units = 13 7 core units: HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCCS015 Provide individualized support CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 4 disability specialisation units: CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion 2 electives from the list below: CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and right of clients CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach 6 P a g e

7 For a qualification that specialises in home and community, refer to this table. Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community) Total number of units = 13 7 core units: HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCCS015 Provide individualized support CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 4 home and community specialisation units: CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people Or CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability Plus all of the following: CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services 2 electives from the list below: CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behavior supports CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and right of clients CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach 7 P a g e

8 Amount of training Refer to the table below for an estimate of the hours required to complete each unit. Unit of competency (National code and title) Core or Amount of training (For the standard learner, suggested hours may change based on needs of individual learners) HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCCS015 Provide individualized support CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being Core Core ½ day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated workplace = 6 hours 37 hours ½ day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated workplace = 6 hours 37 hours Core 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours Preparation for skills workshop = 3 hours workplace = 8 hours Assessment preparation = 3 hours 41 hours Core 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours Preparation for skills workshop = 3 hours workplace = 12 hours activities) = 32 hours Assessment preparation = 3 hours 53 hours Core 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours workplace = 12 hours Assessment preparation = 3 hours 42 hours Core 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours workplace = 120 hours 8 P a g e

9 HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems TOTAL CORE UNITS (Must be completed) CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia Assessment preparation = 3 hours 150 hours Core 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated workplace = 3 hours 34 hours 7 ELECTIVES CHOOSE 6 AGEING specialisation 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated workplace = 6 hours 37 hours 1 day skills workshop = 6 hours (includes simulated workplace = 12 hours 46 hours 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated workplace = 8 hours 39 hours DISABILITY specialisation CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated workplace = 12 hours 43 hours ½ day skills workshop = 3 hours 9 P a g e

10 using a strengths-based approach CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behavior supports CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people OR CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families workplace = 18 hours 49 hours 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours workplace = 15 hours 46 hours 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours workplace = 8 hours activities) = 32 hours 47 hours HOME AND COMMUNITY specialisation CHCAGE001 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated workplace = 6 hours 37 hours CHCDIS007 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated workplace = 12 hours 43 hours 1 day skills workshop = 6 hours (includes simulated workplace = 12 hours 46 hours 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours workplace = 8 hours 39 hours 10 P a g e

11 CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and right of clients CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach TOTAL ELECTIVE UNITS TO BE COMPLETED 6 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours workplace = 18 hours 49 hours GENERAL ELECTIVES 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated workplace = 5 hours activities) = 32 hours 44 hours 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours workplace = 10 hours 41 hours activities) = 30 hours 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated workplace = 12 hours Assessment preparation = 6 hours 51 hours Certificate III in Individual Support Prescribed learning = 320 hrs Skills workshop = 42 hrs Practical application = 238 hrs Assessment preparation=48 hrs Preparation for workshops = 6 hrs Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) Prescribed learning = 320 hrs Skills workshop = 42 hrs Practical application = 238 hrs Assessment preparation = 48 hrs Preparation for workshop= 6 hrs Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) Prescribed learning = 328 hrs Skills workshop = 42 hrs Practical application = 238 hrs Assessment preparation = 48 hrs Preparation for workshops= 6 hrs Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community) Prescribed learning = 320 hrs Skills workshop = 42 hrs Practical application = 225 hrs Assessment preparation = 48 hrs Preparation for workshops= 6 hrs Total hours (approx.) = 654 hours Total hours (approx.)= 654 hours Total hours (approx.)= 662 hours Total hours (approx.) = 641 hours 11 P a g e

12 CRTAFE entry requirements You must participate in a pre-enrolment induction with the lecturer (face to face or phone) prior to enrolment. You must complete the Client Profile and Learning Needs questionnaire. This is to determine your specific needs and to enable your lecturer to develop support strategies to assist you with your learning. Physical and Medical Fitness o Aged care work can be emotionally and physically challenging and will be very hands on. You will require the level of medical and physical fitness needed to be on your feet for long periods of time, help transfer and position elderly clients and where relevant undertake other physical activities eg. cleaning, moving equipment, transporting clients in wheelchairs, helping clients in and out of vehicles etc. Further study and career pathways Certificate IV in Ageing Support Certificate IV in Disability Certificate IV in Community Services Preparation for Nursing Education Diploma of Nursing Details can be found on our website at Course costs Please contact a student support team member course cost information or visit Alternatively, check the drop down box for FEES on your course page on the website which will also have details about the course fees. 12 P a g e

13 Textbooks and Learning Materials You will require an Aspire Learner Guide for each unit in this course. You may purchase a hard-copy or e-book from the Central Regional TAFE bookshop at the Northam campus or borrow a copy from the Northam campus library. Our library also has a wide range of written and electronic resources useful to your course. Other National Police Certificate You are required to hold a current National Police Certificate, gained no earlier than 3 months prior to going on work placement, and provide your lecturer with a photocopy. Applications can be made online at Police-Certificates or from Australia Post outlets. As at January 2017 the fee for a National Police Certificate is $ Working with Children Check Depending on the client base you will be working with (discuss with your lecturer) you may also need to have a Working with Children Check. Further information is available at or from Australia Post outlets. Immunisation declaration Depending on the organisation you will be working for (discuss with your lecturer) you may be required to provide an immunisation declaration. Study options This course is a blend of online learning and assessment, attendance at a Skills Workshop for each unit and at least 120 hours of direct support work in at least one aged care, disability or home and community service organisation. Completion of this course is typically 1-2 years, however, the flexible delivery of this course allows students to complete at their own pace. 13 P a g e

14 Students are expected to allow a minimum of 8 hours per week to complete this course, in addition to 120 hours of work placement. Students will be provided with a timetable for skills workshops. 14 P a g e

PRE-ENROLMENT INFORMATION. CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) Geraldton Campus. Release 2.

PRE-ENROLMENT INFORMATION. CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) Geraldton Campus. Release 2. CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) Geraldton Campus Release 2 1 P a g e WHY CHOOSE TAFE? More courses, more qualifications, more places to learn. Full time, part