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Overview
On the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) at Open Colleges you’ll have a positive impact on the lives of your elderly clients and provide them with the support and companionship they need. Make a difference today.
Get started in a career in aged care with our nationally recognised CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing). You’ll gain the skills, knowledge and professional attributes to care for and support people living in residential care facilities, and unlock many career opportunities in this rewarding field.
This course includes a mandatory work placement to help you build essential practical skills. You'll need to complete 160hours of placement, which is made easier through Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with trusted provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your placement for you, so you can stay focused on your studies. It's a great way to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field.
Job Outcomes
- Care Assistant
- Personal Care Worker
- Residential Care Office
Job Skills
- Infection control
- Community services
- Reporting
- Supporting a client with dementia
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- CHCCOM005 : Communicate and work in health or community services
- HLTWHS002 : Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCCCS038 : Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCCCS031 : Provide individualised support
- CHCDIV001 : Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 : Work legally and ethically
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 18 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Sydney, Australia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
There are no specific academic score requirements for entry into this programme. Please visit the Open Colleges website to view all entry requirements.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements differ depending on the course. Generally, students need to be at least 18 years old to enrol. If under 18, they’ll need permission from a parent or guardian. Students should have basic language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills to comfortably read course material, understand technical terms, and communicate via email.
- Please note: Only Australian citizens and residents can apply for this course. This course is not available to student visa holders.
Tuition Fees
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents3660 AUD / year≈ 3660 AUD / year
Funding
This is a fee-for-service course; government funding is not available. Payment plans are available. Discounts apply when you pay upfront, check the Open Colleges website for the latest promotion.
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