An Overview of Our CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support in Adelaide

Completing an individual support course involves developing the practical skills and social experience you need to interact with vulnerable groups safely and ethically. This course is best suited to students who hope to improve the lives of others through their career choices. Here is what to expect while studying towards our CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support in Adelaide:

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• Duration and course outline. The course is a entry-level certificate which takes 29 weeks to complete as a full-time program. This includes scheduled classes three days a week at our campus in Adelaide as well as up to 12 hours of self paced study per week.  In addition, there is a compulsory 4 weeks (min of 120 hours) of industry based practical experience (work placement). The course consists of nine compulsory subjects and six elective subjects. You will complete written and practical assessments to progress through the course.

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• Theory classes. The theory classes we offer teach you how to care for others safely and communicate respectfully. You will learn about the body and how to support healthy living, safety procedures, ethics, and communication skills in our modern and comfortable classroom setting. You will undertake both disability and aging electives to be able to provide person-centred support to people who may require assistance due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

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• Practical experience. Caring for others is a hands-on service job, and our course gives you the practical experience you need to join the world of work with confidence. You will need to complete at least 120 hours of industry based practical work placement to graduate from the course. The work placement component is structured as 30 hours per week for four weeks. There may be additional hours required depending on your assessment requirements. You can choose to work in a private residence, residential care, or community centre.​​

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PREREQUISITES / REQUIREMENTS for the mandatory practical experience (work placement component) of this course. Students undertaking the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support must meet the following compulsory requirements. Evidence of the following is required before the compulsory work placement can be undertaken. Students must meet the mandatory requirements at their own expense and are in addition to the Tuition Fees.​

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A current National Criminal History Police Check which includes a Working with Vulnerable People check *​

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A current Working with Children Check *

(relevant to the State you are undertaking your training in)

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A current NDIS Worker Check which includes the Aged Care Sector Employment Clearance *

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Current Influenza vaccination

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Evidence of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination

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The above clearances and vaccinations are required by the industry (Aged Care & Disability sectors) for all employees and work placements.​

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* Tertiary students pay a single fee of $62.50, no matter how many checks are needed, if:

1. They are on official placements connected to their studies, and

2. The applications are submitted at the same time

Please note, these checks range from $95.50 to $114 each if applied for individually.

QCA support staff will be able to assist with the application process to ensure the correct checks are completed and are submitted in one application for the reduced fee.

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