Planning to study the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) in Melbourne, Victoria? Working in the ageing and home and community care sectors is a fulfilling and rewarding career.
OUR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT COURSE
MCIE’s CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
ABOUT OUR CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
If you are interested in caring for the elderly or working in a similar capacity, MCIE offers aged care courses that are also relevant to the community and home care sectors.
Our Certificate III in Individual Support can help you to open-up career opportunities you’ve always dreamed of – including such possibilities as:
- Accommodation support worker
- Care worker
- In-home respite worker
- Community care worker
- Personal care assistant
- Support worker
Designed to equip you with the crucial skills you need to work effectively in aged care support services and home and community care, the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) will help you learn how to deliver vital support and care for clients in residential aged care with a supervised, hands-on work placement in Victoria.
You will be equipped with the skills you need to help provide aged care assistance to elderly individuals with a variety of needs, so that you may work with groups of older people whilst also helping them to maintain their independence. This qualification also teaches students how to provide aged care support to people living with dementia and recognise healthy body systems in a healthcare context.
WHY WE’RE A TOP PROVIDER
With MCIE’s nationally accredited qualification, you can make a true difference in the lives of the elderly.
Our aged care training has been developed in consultation with the community services industry to ensure graduates are equipped with necessary skills to build a rewarding career.
Join our successful graduates who are now employed within the Australian aged care and community services industry.
CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (AGEING, HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE) DETAILS
- National Code: CHC33015
- Units: 7 core + 6 electives
- Fees: From $20*
- Location: MCIE Campus
- Delivery Mode: Classroom, Directed Study and Work Placement
- Duration: 9 months
- Assessment: Written, simulated and workplace based practical observations
- Work Placement: A minimum of 120 hours Work Placement must be undertaken
- Prior experience: RPL & Credit Transfer is available
WHAT DOES IT COST
| Government Funded* or Concession | Traineeship^ | Full Fee |
| Funded from $100 / Concession from $20 | From $650 | $6,500 |
Enrolment fees include text books, resource and Students ID charges. All our courses are delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding. ^ Eligibility criteria applies. Employers may be eligible for State and/or Federal Funding. * Eligibility criteria applies. For any further course costs, such as re-assessment fees, please refer to the student handbook.
PRE-REQUISITES
There are no formal pre-requisites for this course, however, you will need to go through a pre-training review process to determine if you are suitable for this course.
ELIGIBILITY
This training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding. *Eligibility criteria applies. To see if you qualify for Government funding, click here!
INDUSTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates are required to provide evidence of the following for work placement:
- National Police Check
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Statutory Declaration
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
RPL and Credit Transfer are available. Fees apply. Please see our website for more information on fees and terms and conditions.
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
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
Address
Level 5, 250 Collins St Melbourne 3000 View mapCategories
Aged Care & DisabilityAs one of Australia’s fastest growing industries, ageing and home & community care offer exciting career opportunities and secure, flexible employment, with the opportunity to work in residential aged care facilities, delivering services directly to people’s homes, and in respite and palliative care facilities.
Download Brochure
