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Certificate III in Individual Support
Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 02411J
If you have a genuine interest in caring for older people then our course in individual support will help you gain essential, person-centred skills and knowledge to care for and support older people living in residential and aged-care facilities.In this health course, you’ll learn how to provide physical and psychosocial support for older people, including how to:support people who may be living with dementia and/or other illnessesprovide palliative careprevent fallssupport independence and wellbeingdevelop communication skills in health and community servicesYou’ll understand how to comply with the accreditation requirements in the aged-care sector, and you’ll be ready to deliver outstanding customer service and support to older people.During our individual support course, you can benefit from the opportunity to do a work placement with leading industry aged-care providers. If you have a genuine interest in caring for older people, then our course in individual support will help you gain essential, person-centred skills and knowledge to care for and support older people living in residential and aged care facilities. In this health course, learn how to provide physical and psychosocial support for older people and benefit from the opportunity to do a work placement with leading industry aged-care providers.
Designed for
You will be required to provide evidence of:a current National Police Checkimmunisation requirements: 'Category A' Health Care Workera good level of English - reading, writing and verbal communication PRE-TRAINING REVIEWTo assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Structure
Completion of 13 units of competency (7 core and 6 electives).
Standard entry requirements
Direct entryYou must attend an information/enrolment session where you can fill in the application form.Recognition of Prior Learning is available.. International students please apply through:an authorised representative in your countrya Box Hill Institute booth at an education exhibitionor direct to Box Hill InstituteSee how to apply or contact the international office for more information.
Recognition
This course is government accredited and has national recognitionThe qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3 Successful completion will enable you to apply for further studies in related health courses including in Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Certificate IV in Disability, Certificate IV in Allied Health or the Diploma of Nursing.
Study pathways
This course may provide you with aged-care employment opportunities in local government, community organisations and aged-care facilities and private nursing homes. As part of your work placement, most students will have the opportunity to work with leading aged care providers. On completion of your course, you may be offered employment by your workplace provider.
