Are you passionate about caring for the elderly and also want to help people with a disability to reach their potential and be the best they can be? Completing the dual qualification will allow you this flexibility!
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) qualification will give you the skills and knowledge you need to find a job and follow your passion!
This course offers a real-world learning opportunity in a supportive environment to get skills, gain valuable work experience and a chance to find a job in this area after you have completed your study.
Duration
2 days a week for 26 weeks
Delivery
Face to face with online elements
120 hours work placement, additional to your course class hours, is also required as part of this qualification
Learn
9 core units and 6 elective units
| Core Units |
Elective Units |
| CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support |
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care |
| CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing |
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems |
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people |
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strength based approach |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically |
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| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
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| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
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Career Opportunities
Community Care Worker, Care Assistant, Senior Personal Care Assistant
Qualification Achieved
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Fees
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria applies.
To get an estimate of your student fee and find out if you may be eligible for Smart and Skilled funding, click here and follow the prompts to enter your details.
This qualification is a NSW Fee Free* course
*Eligibility criteria apply for selected certificates and diplomas.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to enrol in this qualification however to prepare you for this course we suggest you have:
- Basic computer skills
- A reasonable level of fitness to carry our manual handling and first aid
Important Information
This qualification contains content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing to people who have experienced traumatic events. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.
Completion Requirements
During your study you will be required to provide Atwea/work placement the following evidence:
- A National Police Check
- A NDIS Worker Check (if applicable)
- Vaccinations which may include COVID (if applicable)
- A Working with Children Check (if applicable)
- Any other evidence your work placement provider requires
Support
Atwea provides support services across all campuses and locations and online.
Pathway
These units may be used as credit transfers on successful completion to complete other qualifications in the community services training package
How to Enrol
Enquire Now or call 02 4925 4200 or Enrol now if a class is available under one our many campus locations.
TRAINING LOCATIONS:
Atwea College Newcastle Campus
Delivery address will be determined by demand
There are currently no classes scheduled at this location. Please press the enquire now button or call 02 4925 4200 to enquire about future classes at this location.
Samaritans Cessnock Neighbourhood Centre
124 Vincent St, Cessnock NSW 2325
- To enrol in class commencing Thursday 20th February 2025, CLICK HERE
Raymond Terrace Bowling Club
Jacaranda Avenue, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
There are currently no classes scheduled at this location. Please press the enquire now button or call 02 4925 4200 to enquire about future classes at this location.
Atwea College Cessnock Campus
9B Hall Street, Cessnock NSW
There are currently no classes scheduled at this location. Please press the enquire now button or call 02 4925 4200 to enquire about future classes at this location.
Atwea College - Tuncurry Campus
104 Manning Street, Tuncurry NSW 2428
- To enrol in class commencing Monday 2 December 2024, CLICK HERE
