Gain the skills and knowledge you require to start in the rewarding aged care industry by commencing your aged care training with Selmar. The Certificate III in Individual Support is an entry level qualification for those who want to work in aged care. Because of the rise in our ageing population, aged care work is one of Australia’s fastest growing industries.
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centered support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. 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-centered support.
Selmar offers training through a workplace, distance and classroom study. Our experienced and supportive aged care trainers will be with you every step of the way delivering quality and relevant learning opportunities.
Call us on 1300 223 040 to find out more about Selmar’s aged care training.
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Course code
CHC33015
Qualification
Certificate III in Individual Support
Streams: Ageing or Home and Community
Delivery mode
Workplace, distance, classroom (VIC only)
Course duration
12 months – Distance, workplace
8 months – Classroom (weekday classes – 2 days per week)
Nationally recognised
Yes
Practical placement hours
Minimum of 120 hours that we can help you organise (working hours can be incorporated as placement hours for workplace students)
Government funding & fees
VIC, NSW
Payment Methods
Direct Debit, Credit Card, Pay-as-you-go (Catalyst plus)
Course units
Core units
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health and community services
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
Elective units – ageing stream
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
Elective units – home and community stream
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
Course entry
- To commence this program, your Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills must meet required standards for ACSF LEVEL 2
- You need to provide a current national Police Check (VIC or NSW depending on where you are commencing your course) or you must provide evidence that you have applied for a police check in your respective state as soon as possible.
- Evidence of flu and COVID-19 vaccination is required to undertake practical placement in an aged care setting. For more information, check with your state health department website.
Outcomes
Possible career pathways you may like to consider upon completion:
- Personal care worker
- Community care worker
- Residential care worker
- Accommodation support worker
- Home carer assistant
Delivery
Workplace Training
Our workplace delivery mode is designed for anyone who is currently employed in a community services organisation. Selmar trainers will arrange regular visits to your workplace to offer support and guidance. Read more
- Regular workplace visits — all training comes to you
- One-on-one training
- Marking done on site and feedback given on the spot
- Flexible assessment methods
- Employer incentives available to support eligible students
* A minimum of 120 working hours must be logged in a community care services organisation.
What is practical placement?
One of the benefits of studying with Selmar is our practical learning that will help you develop hands-on, real-life skills so you develop industry-ready confidence to succeed in the workplace! As part of this program, a minimum of 120 hours must be completed in an aged care facility. For students not currently working in the industry, these hours are incorporated into our programs through practical placement. And, we even help you organise placement via our extensive industry network! Read more
Distance Training
Distance training is available to students who are not currently in the community services industry. Along with practical placement that we help organise, training is delivered via paper-based resources and the student still receives trainer support by phone, email or skype. Read more
Classroom Training (Ageing stream only)
Fast track into work placement with our supported classroom study option and gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to make a difference in this vital sector. You will be supported by a dedicated trainer throughout your learning experience as well as provided assistance in organising practical placement.
Weekday classes (2 days per week): 12 weeks classrooms study followed by distance learning and practical observations.
