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Please be advised our CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support is currently unavailable.
We will let you know when we commence running classes again.
The College RTO is offering a unique opportunity for students enrolled in the Foundation Nursing program or the Diploma in Health Science to also complete a Certificate III in Individual Support. This course has been integrated into the Foundation Nursing and Diploma in Health Science program, and involves attendance to additional mentoring and support sessions.
Duration: Program workshops and assessments are held over 3-4 weeks.
Start Date: Contact us for course updates
Placement:
Students undertake 16-18 days in Work Placement to meet their minimum 120 hours of industry work requirements to complete this degree. Your 120-hour work placement is integrated into the Foundation Nursing or Diploma in Health Science curriculum.
Available campus
Course for Allied Health Professionals
This valuable degree allows individuals to be employed in the Allied Health industry, in the areas of disability, aged care or community support. Being the minimum entry degree, students will be able to use the Certificate III in Individual Support to find employment in the industry and gain experience while completing their studies.
The course content has been integrated into the Foundation Nursing and Diploma in Health Science program, so completion of the course involves attendance to additional mentoring and support sessions, as well as undertaking assessments through the RTO.
Entry Requirements
Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply:
- Domestic Students
- Existing students studying Diploma in Health Science or Foundations of Nursing within the Academic Pathways
- Programs at Western Sydney University The College and have evidence to show completion of the following subjects:
Diploma of Health Science: Health Care, Environments, plus Fundamentals for Health Science
Foundations Nursing: Health Care Environments, plus Science for Health Professionals
Course and Unit Details
To achieve this degree, students need to complete the core units listed below, plus additional electives based on your preference to study disability support, aged care or community support.
Students will also need to complete a 120-hour work placement which will be integrated into the Foundation Nursing or Diploma in Health Science curriculum.
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 health 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
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAID003* Provide first aid
HLTAID001** Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
*Students may choose to complete this first aid UOC as well as HLTAID001* with another provider.
**Students may choose to complete this first aid UOCs as well as HLTAID003* with another provider.
CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
HLTAID003* Provide first aid
HLTAID001** Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
*Students may choose to complete this first aid UOC as well as HLTAID001* with another provider.
**Students may choose to complete this first aid UOCs as well as HLTAID003* with another provider.
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs Support relationships with carers and families
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
HLTAID003* Provide first aid
HLTAID001** Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
*Students may choose to complete this first aid UOC as well as HLTAID001* with another provider.
**Students may choose to complete this first aid UOCs as well as HLTAID003* with another provider.
Mode
This course is delivered via a blended learning model using the following methods:
- Face to face classroom workshops
- Online learning materials for pre-reading, study and assessments
- Face to face attendance is not compulsory, although highly recommended. Students will be given access to all assessments via their online portal and have the capability to work through the assessments at their own pace within a 3-month period.
Duration
Program workshops and assessments are held over the Term Break (3-4 weeks) at Nirimba campus. All assessment materials are provided to students via the RTO’s online LMS. Students undertake 16-18 days in Work Placement to meet their minimum 120 hours industry work requirements to complete this degree.
Students undertaking this course will be completed by the end of 2021 providing that they have fulfilled the workplace requirements and assessment requirements.
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*International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their course based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their course past the normal finish date of the course will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its courses between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of courses for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
Western Sydney University Enterprises Pty Limited ABN 44 003 474 468 trading as Western Sydney University The College (CRICOS Code 02851G | RTO Number 90319) is a wholly owned entity of Western Sydney University (CRICOS Code 00917K).
