CHC33021 Certificate III Individual Support

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

Go from ANMEC to your career in care with a Certificate III in Individual Support built for the future of Australia’s health care system What is a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support?

A CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support at ANMEC is your pathway to a career in caring for older people or people living with a disability. Careers in aged care or disability support are highly rewarding, and an ideal fit for those who have a drive to help others get the most out of life.

Aged care and disability support are rapidly growing industries in Australia with opportunity rich futures for job seekers. Care and support workers employ a range of important skills, including physical support, social support and inclusive decision-making.

At ANMEC, students can enrol in Ageing specialisation, Disability specialisation or a Dual specialisation.  

With a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge required to confidently provide person-centred care in a wide range of professional health care settings.

Choose ANMEC to build your career in helping others with a Certificate III in Individual Support built for the future of Australian health care.

Employment Outcomes

Upon completion of a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, you will be eligible to apply as an aged care worker or disability support worker. Your career in care could look like:

  • Personal care worker (residential aged care)

  • Home and community care worker

  • Disability support worker

Program Units

To complete a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, students must complete 15 units of study, including 12 units and 3 electives. Students must also have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Industry placements

Industry placements are a required element of the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support and are your first opportunity to gain firsthand experience in a varied range of health and care settings. You will acquire clinical industry experience in settings, such as residential, home care and disability settings.

Students are required to complete 120 of work placement to obtain their CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing ) and CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).

This will require shift work hours and an ability to travel to work placement location.

Admission Criteria

Before you begin your course application, make sure you meet the requirements listed below.

  • Applicants must be 16 years of age or above

  • Ageing students - National Crime Check and NDIS worker check may be required dependant on placement provider

  • Disability students - Department of Human Services (DHS) Aged, Vulnerable, working with children check and NDIS worker check

  • Physical ability to demonstrate manual handling skills applicable as a compulsory component of the course and the clinical industry workplace

  • Evidence of English language and numeracy proficiency, demonstrated with an interview and a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment with ANMEC.

  • COVID-19 Vaccinations: Received your first, second and booster (or have evidence of booking to receive boosters) of a TGA approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement

  • Influenza Vaccination: Received prior to placement

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander & culturally and linguistically diverse background applicants are encouraged to apply


Fees

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Please note

 

ANMEC are obligated under the training and RTO Standards to ensure students undertaking courses are fully informed of the course requirements and fees, and have the potential to be successful at completing the qualification and gaining employment. ANMEC therefore require applicants to complete a questionnaire and a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to commencing the course. You will be guided through this process as part of your enrolment requirements.

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