CHC33021 CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT

(1) Successful completion of Australian Year 10 or the Australian/overseas equivalent is mandatory.

Note: As part of the enrolment process students are required to complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test to ensure that the student has the ability to complete the course.

The program comprises of the following 15 units of competency:

Core Units

CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support

CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing

CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units (AGEING, HOME AND Community Specialisation)

CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care

CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion

On successful completion of the program, learners will be awarded with CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)

• 20 hours Face-to-Face delivery per week for 52 weeks duration
• 40 hours Face-to-Face delivery per week for 26 weeks fast-track duration

Supervised Activities (Face-to-face, classroom)

. The delivery is classroom-based with students completing in-class activities, presentations, discussion, and assessment tasks which include:

· practice exercises that reinforce the required practical skills.

· learning activities in the training environment in small groups and pairs.

· using textbooks, reference material and handouts to support learning.

· independent reading, preparation, and learning exercises.

· assessment tasks.

· Learning styles are catered to by using whiteboard illustrations, multimedia presentations, oral instructions with handouts and interactive learning through role plays, case studies and supervising the practical implementation of skills.

· Delivery had been timetabled to ensure students develop theoretical skills and knowledge and demonstrate practical skills in a class situation before commencing project assessment tasks.

The institute’s assessment methods include:

• Written assignments,
• Written and Oral questioning,
• Observation,
• Work-based projects.
• RPL

An application can be made for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) when the student believes that they have already attained the necessary skills and competencies elsewhere (work, other study etc.) or have an equivalent qualification or part of a qualification. MIA recognises the AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other RTOs and grants credit for these towards an award where applicable. The application for RPL and/or Credit Transfer should be lodged prior to or immediately after the enrolment.

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The following academic and employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:

• Students can enrol in Australian Universities to continue and pursue this career path. They can apply their knowledge and skills gained whilst in Australia to make a difference in their home country or seek to live and work anywhere in the world. In addition, international students who work in the community services field can formalise their work experience with a recognised Australian training certification, so they can tap into the jobs that are available in the industry.
• Job opportunities for international students for professional roles such as Senior Personal Care Assistant, Care assistant, Accommodation Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Community Access Coordinator, Community care worker, Community House Worker, Residential Care Worker, Food Services Deliverer, Transport Support Worker, In Home Respite Worker, Disability Service Officer, Care Worker, Client Assistant, School Support Officer (Disability), Family Support Worker, Care Service Employee, Planned activity assistant, Residential aide, Field Officer (Community Services), Nurse’s Aide, Home care assistant.

In summary, the completion of this qualification can allow students to work in community services job roles for a diversity of employers across community, home, or residential care setting related fields such as Senior Personal Care Assistant, Care assistant, Accommodation Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Community Access Coordinator, Community care worker, Community House Worker, Residential Care Worker, Food Services Deliverer, Transport Support Worker, In Home Respite Worker, Disability Service Officer, Care Worker, Client Assistant, School Support Officer (Disability), Family Support Worker, Care Service Employee, Planned activity assistant, Residential aide, Field Officer (Community Services), Nurse’s Aide, Home care assistant.

Note:

(i) The institute does NOT guarantee a successful education assessment outcome for the student or intending student.

(ii) The institute does NOT guarantee a successful employment outcome for the student or intending student.

(iii) The institute does NOT guarantee a migration outcome from undertaking any course offered by the registered provider.

Students will require access to a reliable internet connection to access MIA Axcelerate learning systems, and a computer device with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. It is highly recommended that students have access to a laptop or mobile device that supports internet connection with USB capabilities. Students will be required to purchase Industry Standard MIA uniform items including closed-in, non-slip soled shoes. These details will be provided after enrolment or during orientation. The purchase of these uniform items may incur additional costs.

Placement

Completing placement is compulsory in this qualification, and students will be expected to manage study and work commitments in order to complete the shifts given. Students are required to complete 120 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification. Students will be required to work shifts determined by the placement provider, and these can include early mornings or late nights, any day of the week, including public holidays. MIA may be able to assist in arranging suitable placements.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

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This course requires students to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check to be eligible to attend the vocational placement assessment component of the course.

Prior to Placement, you will need to receive and provide evidence of the following checks:

• You must complete your online NDIS Worker Screening Clearance application at this link –
  NDIS Worker Screening Unit (WSU), and nominate MIA as your employer. There is no cost to students. MIA will verify each student.
• Students must also complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Online Modules (4 modules/approximately 90 minutes in total). Upon completion, students will need to provide their Certificate of Completion to both MIA and their placement provider.

If your check identifies that you have a criminal history, you may be disqualified from being eligible to undertake placement and assessment, which would affect your course outcomes. If you think this might impact you, please speak to the relevant Academic Manager for further information.

Students who are not up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations will be ineligible for placement at a Queensland Health Facility. However, they may still have the opportunity to complete their placement at another organisation that does not mandate vaccinations. It’s important for students to be aware that the availability of facilities/organisations without vaccination requirements may be limited, and this could potentially affect their ability to fulfil the placement requirements of the course.

Information about COVID-19 vaccinations, other immunisations and Vocational Placement need to be followed very closely.

• Annual Influenza Vaccination – needs to be undertaken by 1 May each year for attendance at Aged Care facilities/settings
• For placement at a Queensland Health Facility – up to date COVID-19 Vaccination
• Some Aged Care organisations may require Hepatitis B immunisation

Vaccination and screening/testing evidence requirements may alter during your studies, in accordance with changes to industry requirements and/or Australian Immunisation Guidelines.

Students who have a medical contraindication may be unable to complete the vocational placement component of their course. Hence, students may not be able to meet all of the requirements of the course and may not be able to graduate or receive the qualification.