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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing/ HACC) - CHC33015

This qualification will develop your practical skills and knowledge to meet the emotional, physical

and social needs of the ageing population.
You will develop skills in communication, empowerment techniques and how to work effectively in
a direct support role and support activities of daily living within the residential and community

sectors.
You will learn how to work within the care setting to deliver quality care, enhance community
integration, and develop a firm understanding of the legal and ethical requirements for working in

residential and aged care services.
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) addresses the requirements to work primarily in
residential facilities and supporting care roles within the community services sector, under direct

supervision or regular supervision within clearly defined organisational guidelines and service plans.
It will equip you to capably and skillfully undertake a range of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Carrying out activities to maintain personal care and / or other activities for people living in a
residential or home care community services settings.
• Develop reflective practice.
• Carrying out activities related to an individualised plan.
• Reporting directly to a supervisor with no responsibilities for other workers.

UNITS DELIVERED

Unit Unit Description
CHCCCS015 Provide Individualised support

CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CORE CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe practices for direct care work

Group A Electives – Ageing
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005 Provide support for people living with dementia
ELECTIVE CHCCCS011 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Meet personal support needs
HLTINF001
Group C Electives – Home and Community

CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services

Certificate III 14 Week Government Funding 120 Hours Practical
Delivery Available Placement