This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. 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.
| VET National Code | CHC33021 |
| CRISOS Course Code | 112585E |
| Duration | 38 weeks (30 weeks of class delivery & 8 weeks of break/holidays) |
| Tuition Fee | $10,000 |
| Enrollment Fee | $300 |
| Material Fee | $700 |
| Delivery Mode | This course includes 120 hours of work placement and comprise a 10-week study period in each term, excluding holidays, with 20 hours per week of face-to-face training and assessment in accordance with course requirements in a Aged Care Simulation Lab at BLC. |
| Age Requirement | All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of course commencement. |
| Academic Requirements | International students applying for this qualification either off-shore or on-shore will need satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Certificate IV or higher qualification. |
| English Language Requirements | To enrol into this course with Blue Lotus College, international students, applying either off-shore or on-shore, must satisfy one of the following requirements:
Results more than two years old are not acceptable. OR
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Please note that Blue Lotus College will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English Language Tests: TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), and TOEFL PBT. *On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes. **From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based tests, taken before 12 February 2024, within the specified validity period are still accepted. |
| Pre-Training Review | All students will undertake a pre-training review, which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, basic computing skills, and an interview conducted by a BLC enrolment officer. The interview also aims to identify possible RPL opportunities. Through pre-training review, students will demonstrate that they have the necessary skills to complete the course. |
| Language, Literacy and Numerancy Tests | All students are required to undertake a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLN&D) test mapped to ACSF through the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLN&D) Robot to identify if a student requires BLC to provide any additional support. The expected Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLN&D) outcome is ACSF Level 2 for Certificate III in Individual Support. This is not an entry requirement but is designed to determine if a student has any specific Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLN&D) support needs in the context of VET training and has a different purpose to the English entry requirements which are assessed prior to offering a student a place in a course. The results of the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLN&D) test are provided to the trainer, who can further advise the student if they require additional Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLN&D) support to successfully achieve the course outcomes. If learners do not meet English and Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLN&D) requirements, learners will be asked to take further Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLN&D) training e.g. English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Learners (ELICOS) programs with BLC. |
| Computer Literacy Requirement | Students are required to have basic computer skills including operating MS-word and doing research on the Internet as all the courses require students to make reports in MS word, Excel, PowerPoint Presentation, etc. Student should have ability to use internet and access to PDF application. |
| Materials and Equipment Requirement | Although Blue Lotus College will provide access to computers/laptops with required resources during classroom hours however to work on assignments and tasks for self-study, all learners are expected to bring a laptop with the Windows 10 operating system or higher. Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) | RPL is available for each unit of competency based on relevant workplace experience, formal training, and/or other expertise. To apply for RPL, please discuss with our student support team or your trainer/assessor. |
| Credit Transfer | You can be granted Credit Transfer for completed parts, or all, of an accredited qualification, with equivalent units. Please discuss this at the time of enrolment. |
To be awarded the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification, learners must be deemed competent in 15 units of competency, as specified in the Health Resources and Training Package qualification rules, which include:
For more information, visit the official training package details: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
Core Units:
| No. | Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support |
| 2 | CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| 3 | CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| 4 | CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| 5 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| 6 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| 7 | CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| 8 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| 9 | HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| Elective Units | ||
| 1 | CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| 2 | CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| 3 | CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
| 4 | CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| 5 | CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| 6 | CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
Note: Fees may change during your course of study. BLC reserves the right to discontinue or alter any course date, tuition or service fee, location, timetable or staffing without prior notice. This will constitute a provider default and all tuition fees will be handled in accordance with Blue Lotus College’s Refund Policy. Interest will not be credited to Student Fees or disbursements and therefore no interest will be recovered by students in the event of cancellation. Students must maintain valid Overseas Student Health Care insurance throughout their enrolment.
This program is delivered under competency-based training which means instead of grading or marks, students are required to demonstrate all the criteria for each unit of competency, and students are marked “Competent” or “Not yet competent”. Typical assessment methods will include knowledge questions, case studies, role plays, project and skills demonstrations.
