Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) reflects the role of a worker in either a residential setting or in the home and community care setting who, following an individualised plan, provides person-centred support to people who may require assistance due to ageing.Upon successful completion of this qualification, you will be able to demonstrate discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as the ability to take responsibility for your own output.
You will have demonstrated a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge as well as theoretical knowledge underpinning the practice of providing person-centred support.You will have completed 170 hours of placement across the duration of the program in a residential aged care facility.Employment outcomes for students who have successfully completed the program include:personal care assistant planned activity assistant home care assistant community care worker
Structure
C3400 Courses
C3400 Core Units - Select ALL Seven (7) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provide individualised support (CHCCCS015) | 30 | HWSS6075C | City Campus |
| Support independence and wellbeing (CHCCCS023) | 80 | HWSS6076C | City Campus |
| Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005) | 30 | GEDU6078C | City Campus |
| Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001) | 40 | GEDU6077C | City Campus |
| Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001) | 55 | HWSS6068C | City Campus |
| Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001) | 70 | NURS5367C | City Campus |
| Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002) | 25 | OHTH5920C | City Campus |
C3400 Group A Ageing Specialisation Elective Units - Select Three (3) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilitate the empowerment of older people (CHCAGE001) | 50 | HWSS6078C | City Campus |
| Provide support to people living with dementia (CHCAGE005) | 65 | HWSS6077C | City Campus |
| Meet personal support needs (CHCCCS011) | 60 | HWSS6079C | City Campus |
C3400 Group B Home and Community Specialisation Elective Units - Select Three (3) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provide home and community support services (CHCHCS001) | 50 | HWSS6080C | City Campus |
| Support relationships with carers and families (CHCCCS025) | 70 | HWSS6081C | City Campus |
| Deliver care services using a palliative approach (CHCPAL001) | 60 | NURS5368C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
There are no minimum entry requirements. However, to successfully complete this program it is recommended that you:
- have the language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent the level three of the Australian Core Skills Framework
- have the digital literacy and technology skills to use a personal computer or electronic device
Note: You must have a valid Police Check before commonwealth statutory declaration before going on placement.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based.
This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for.
Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes.
If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit/taferpl
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