Our CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support – AGEING specialisation:
- Has Flexible Payment Options
- Is Trained by Experienced Carers with Real World Experience
- Provides you with Ongoing Support
- Is Delivered Online - Study from anywhere!
CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support – AGEING specialisation
About our Individual Support Course
Our CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support – AGEING specialisation comprises 13 units (7 core units and 6 elective units) completed within 12 months. You will learn how to provide support to individuals who may require support due to ageing in community and/or residential settings. Workers provide person-centred support based on individualised care plans.
Why do our Individual Support course?
Our CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support – AGEING specialisation is designed for people wishing to develop the skills and knowledge required to become an Individual Support worker. Our elective units are carefully selected to reflect real-life community needs.
Jobs Outlook
The number of Aged and Disabled Carers grew very strongly over the past 5 years and is expected to grow very strongly over the next 5 years: from 163,700 in 2017 to 241,200 by 2022. There are likely to be around 184,000 job openings over this time from workers leaving and new jobs being created. 
Are you already working in the field but would like a formal qualification? Ask us about Recognition of Prior Learning! You may also be interested in CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support - DISABILITY specialisation or CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support – leading to AGEING, HOME and COMMUNITY.
With Jigsaw’s self-paced learning, you will be allocated a trainer who will be in regular contact and assist you through your studies. Trainers also hold online sessions with other students or individually for teaching, role plays and more.
The course is delivered via our online learning portal and you receive access to your all learning and assessment materials online.
The duration of your course will be approximately 12 months.
You will be supported by your trainer who is available to answer any questions you have via email or phone call.
In addition to the online learning workshops and role plays, learners will be required to work with clients during a 120 hour vocational work placement which learners are required to source themselves.
Please note students will be required to obtain a police check and yellow card prior to vocational placement. This is an additional cost and will be required to obtain employment in the industry. Students undertaking vocational placement may also be required to complete a First Aid course with an external provider at their own expense.
Hard copy materials can be provided at a cost. Please note that printed materials are sourced externally and students will be charged at the rate that Jigsaw has been quoted to produce these. The quote will be provided to the student and expected to paid for prior to the print being ordered.
All students are required to complete written assessments in their own time your trainer will advise you of due dates.
CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support – AGEING specialisation Entry Requirements
For students who are eligible to access funding through the Certificate 3 Guarantee program, students must provide evidence that they are:
- Over the age of 15 and not currently enrolled at secondary school
- Having a current residential address in Queensland
- Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident (including humanitarian entrant), a temporary resident with necessary work and visa permits on the pathway to permanent residency.
- not hold, and not be enrolled in, a certificate III or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training
- This course is open entry however, students enrolling into this course will be required to undertake a Literacy & Numeracy Indicator prior to commencement of the course. This allows our trainers to identify any strengths and where additional support may be required. Students will also be required to have access to a computer and an internet connection to undertake their study and assessment.
CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support – AGEING specialisation
There are 7 Core Units (mandatory for completion of qualification) and six elective units.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit Type |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support | Core |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being | Core |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | Elective |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | Elective |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | Elective |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | Elective |
| CHCDIS001 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach | Elective |
| CHCDIS002 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports | Elective |
Please make an enquiry to discuss the cost of this course or call us on 1300 943 438 There are different payment options available depending on your situation. These include:
- Certificate 3 Guarantee funding (QLD residents only, conditions apply)
- Upfront payment
- Payment plans, and
- Study Loans
Students are required to undertake a placement as part of this course which may require obtaining a Police Check and/or Working with Children Check. Fees applicable for this are paid by the student and as of October 2019 is $53.00. A Working with Children Check may cost up to $92.30.
Jigsaw Training Group (RTO #32423) is a Prequalified Supplier of the CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support. We are able to offer eligible students funded places under the Queensland Government's Certificate 3 Guarantee Program.
Each student funded under the Certificate 3 Guarantee Program is required to pay a co-contribution fee towards their qualification. The student co-contribution for the all specialisations in the CHC31105 Certificate III in Individual Support is $50.00 for non- concessional students and $20 for concessional students. This equates to $3.84 per unit of competency for non-concessional student and $1.53 for concessional students. Please note that if additional units are completed in order to obtain additional multiple specialisations these units attract an additional $200.00 per unit. Students are required to undertake a placement as part of this course which may require obtaining a Police Check and/or Working with Children Check. Fees applicable for this are paid by the student and as of October 2019 is $53.00. A Working with Children Check may cost up to $92.30.
