In the second of our Get Into programs, we are excited to launch our Get Into Disability and Aged Care.
Certificate III in Individual Care.
This is a fee-free program designed for people who are interested in a career in the disability or aged care sector.
In an industry with lots of available jobs, flexible shifts, a good hourly rate of pay, and the chance for ongoing training, upskilling and career advancement, there's never been a better time to consider training as a support worker.
Study CHC33021 (new) Certificate III in Individual Support with the support of Jewish House Jobs.
At present, there is a fee waiver/ zero enrolment fee* in place for this new qualification for the following:
- People working in Aged Care, Disability, Community Care, Childcare OR
- A person aged 16 to 24 at the commencement of training OR
- A person who is the recipient of Commonwealth Government welfare benefit
* Students must be either an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident, NZ passport holders and live in NSW.
The college we are partnering with is an approved Training Provider for NSW Smart and Skilled funding, this FEE FREE training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
About the course:
This nationally recognised qualification is suitable for Aged Care AINs, Disability Support Workers, and Community Carers in a residential and/or community care setting. This qualification will empower personal carers with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide care to the elderly and people living with disabilities.
Workers may be in a residential aged care home, disability group homes, day programs, community care and private homes.
On completion of the course, students will be job-ready and able to provide personalised physical and emotional support and companionship to residents and participants.
Learn more about a Ceritificate III in Individual Support
CHC33021
About this course
This nationally recognised qualification is suitable for Aged Care AINs, Disability Support Workers, Community Carers, in a residential and/or community care setting.
This qualification will empower personal carers with the necessary skills and knowledge to provision care to the elderly and people living with disability.
Workers may be in a residential aged care home, disability group homes, day programs, community care and private homes.
On completion of the course students will be job ready and able to provide personalised, physical, and emotional support and companionship to their participants.
Employment Opportunities and Job Roles with this qualification include:
- Aged Care Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- Assistant in Nursing
- Personal Care Assistant
- Home and Community Care Worker
- Group Home Carer
- Residential Support Worker
- Respite Care Worker
Why Wentworth Colege?
- Social learning represents an excellent opportunity to network, share knowledge and experience.
- Train and learn with classmates who are working in the same or similar job role.
- Our mixed mode training and assessment, gives students flexibility to balance studies, work routine and home life.
- Part time format, convenient scheduling minimises impact on work rosters and travel time.
- Training and assessment includes timetabled class attendance, self-directed learning, workplace hours and completion of assessment tasks.
- Students may use work hours as an alternative to undertaking a 120-hour work placement (suitability conditions apply)
- This course is designed for students who are also working and require flexibility.
- Class attendance and participation is mandatory, and all training requirements must be complete prior to commencing assessment tasks.
- Our assessment tools are developed in-house, easy to follow and contextualised to the Aged Care and Disability Support job role.
- Credit transfer from other relevant certificates reduce attendance requirements, study load and the enrolment fee.
Student Support
- One on one support available where required.
- Our Trainers are industry professionals with extensive teaching experience.
- Support staff are readily available to respond to your queries.
- Catch up classes may be offered in the unlikely event that a class is missed.
Training and Assessment:
Includes:
- Interactive and high engagement live Zoom classes
- ·Face to Face sessions at your workplace or in a fully equipped simulated training environment.
- Self-directed learning (at home)
- Workplace training hours/ Work Placement
- Written Assessment Tasks – Question and Answer and Small Projects
- Practical/Simulated Assessment Tasks
- Workplace visits, to conduct assessments, observations and provide face to face support (one on one or small groups)
About Work Placement:
- A minimum of 120 hours to fulfil the requirements of the qualification.
- Students may utilise work hours as an alternative to undertaking a 120-hour work placement (suitability conditions apply)
- We can assist students to find a host for placement if required via our established network of Aged Care and Disability Support service providers and Community Care industry partners.
- We visit you at work, to conduct assessments and workplace observations, to finalise workplace evidence requirements.
Core Units:
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS015 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 healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units:
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCLAH001 Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
