Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) at Australian Professional Skills Institute is designed to provide training to entry level workers who want to work in residential aged care facilities, community care, disability care, community based organisations and hospitals.
The course combines both theory and practical training, with the bulk of the learning and assessment in the workplace where learners will be practising newly acquired knowledge through delivery of skills in areas relating to
- personal care
- assisting people to maintain independence in their home of choice and
- provide welfare and support services to assist some of the most vulnerable people in the community
Students can also acquire a dual qualification – Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) by taking the following extra units:
| CHCDIS001 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS002 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
| CHCDIS003 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
Entry Requirements
- Minimum 20 years of age (for international students only)
- Completion of Year 10 or high school or equivalent
- Have a minimum English proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
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Note: this course is available to only International student studying a concurrent/secondary course on student visa
Career Opportunities
- Personal Care Worker
- Assistant in Nursing
- Support Worker
- Respite Worker
- Community Care Worker
Study Subjects
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |