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 (RPL)! 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 frequent online interactive sessions with other students or individually for teachings, role plays and more.
You receive full access to your assessments online as well as additional readings, videos and more.
Your trainer is also available to answer any questions via email or telephone during office hours, including during the online classroom sessions.
In addition to the online learning, online workshops and role plays, learners will be required to work with clients during a 120 hour work placement which learners are required to source themselves.
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
CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support – AGEING specialisation
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit Type |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
| CHCDIS001 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach | Elective B |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support | Core |
| CHCDIS003 | Support community participation and social inclusion | Elective B |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families | Elective C |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | Elective A/C |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | Elective A |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | Elective A |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being | Core |
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
Jigsaw Training Group (RTO #32423) is a Prequalified Supplier of the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support – AGEING specialisation. 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.
