• Tuition fee A$12,000
• Enrolment fee A$200
• Material Fee A$1,750

• 52 weeks
• Full-Time
• Study (20 hours per week) including holiday

Training and assessment are conducted face-to-face, both in the classroom and in a simulated environment, as well as in the workplace.

Assessment methods include written work, project, logbook /third party report and observations. The college will organise 120 hours of compulsory work placement.

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Successful completion of year 11 or equivalent
• Successful completion of the college's LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy) test and digital literacy assessment

Must have:

• Access to a computer (with Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word and a web browser).
• Access to the Internet.
• Access to a video and audio recording device.
• Computer skills including an understanding of how to access an online video conferencing software, how to use Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader, and be able to download, scan and upload documents, and how to access online materials.

Note: If you need any help regarding access to a computer and meeting the computer skill requirements, the college can provide support for you.

Applicants with no formal qualifications and who are commencing within or have experience within a relevant industry may also be considered for entry into the Course.

Additional Requirements:

Before commencing work placement, learners are required to provide:

• A Federal Police Check (name check), no more than 6 months
• An NDIS Worker Screening Check when required
• Evidence of up-to-date vaccination as required
• Applicants must be physically capable of doing general lifting and be prepared to be on their feet for long stretches of time.

• Home Care Assistant
• Personal Care Assistant
• Community Care Worker
• Community House Worker

After completing this qualification, individuals may undertake the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Level 1 377 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria - 3000 Australia

AIDT recognises AQF and VET qualifications, as well as Statements of Attainment issued by other RTOs. Students may apply for course credit, which will be assessed and recorded by AIDT. Approved credits may reduce the course duration.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) acknowledges a student’s previous formal or informal learning, work, and life experience relevant to the course outcomes. Students who believe they already hold certain competencies may apply for RPL by submitting an application with supporting evidence that aligns with each Unit of Competency. For more information, contact AIDT.

Students must achieve competency in all 15 units listed below to successfully complete CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification.

Core Units

• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
• CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
• HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
• CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
• CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
• CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

Elective Units

• CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
• CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCAGE012 Provide food services
• CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
• CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid