Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing, Disability
RMIT University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 00122A
Do you want to work as a carer, or formalise your carer qualifications? There is increased demand for aged care workers through changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).Launch your career in this expanding industry, and gain the skills to provide expert individual support in aged care and disability settings. Gain this qualification through an innovative combination of face-to-face training and increased work placement hours. Youll gain experience in both leading aged care and disability service spaces and online study, including virtual reality technology. Co-designed with industry, aged care residents, people with disabilities, and carers, with the aim of raising the quality of care in the sector, this certificate course is designed to prepare you for a broad range of careers and pathways within social services.
Structure
This qualification requires the completion of 15 units - 7 core units and 8 elective units.
Subjects
- HWSS8166C Provide individualised support (CHCCCS031)
- HWSS5765C Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support (CHCCCS038)
- HWSS8167C Support independence and wellbeing (CHCCCS040)
- HWSS8168C Recognise healthy body systems (CHCCCS041)
- GEDU6078C Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)
- GEDU6077C Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
- HWSS6068C Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)
- PUBH9446C Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (HLTINF006)
- OHTH5920C Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002)
- HWSS8169C Provide support to people living with dementia (CHCAGE011)
- HWSS8170C Work effectively in aged care (CHCAGE013)
- NURS5437C Deliver care services using a palliative approach (CHCPAL003)
- BUSM8935C Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach (CHCDIS011)
- HWSS8171C Support community participation and social inclusion (CHCDIS012)
- HWSS8172C Work effectively in disability support (CHCDIS020)
Standard entry requirements
There are no minimum requirements.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne City | Domestic: $8,000 | No |
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