• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have completed their education to a level which is equivalent to an Australian Senior High School Year 12 or has completed and a  AQF Certificate IV in Community Services.
• Have suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform tasks related to recording workplace documents including reading and writing detailed reports, case notes, reports  and other documents, interpreting workplace policy and procedure and reporting hazards. Learners are required to pass an online LLN assessment test
• Be capable of completing 100 hours of work placement in a suitable health facility.
• Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete the online component of this course and must be able to use intermediate-level Word features in order to produce and present word-processed  documents/ reports.
• Have access to a laptop and internet to complete this online course.
• Have a valid Working with Children Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to work placement)
• Have a valid Police Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to work placement)
• Have the required immunisations, including COVID-19 vaccination, as required to attend the placement facility. Please note, additional immunisations may be required given Government or placement facility’s health policy changes.
• These entry requirements will be confirmed through information collected on the enrolment form and during the enrolment interview.

This is a blended online delivery model which incorporates Trainer led synchronous online zoom classroom sessions for 3  hours per week in the evening, a monthly one-hour one-on-one mentoring session with your trainer (zoom, phone), 7 skills development and practice sessions – (4 hours online face to face each 6 weeks) plus you will need to complete 22 hours per week undertaking structured self-paced study.

All online learning and assessment materials are accessed via the student online portal. You will have the support of an online trainer & assessor throughout your online studies.

Hader Institute of Education provides support to all online learners through the trainer and the Hader Institute of Education Learner Support Officer.

The online assessment is conducted using a combination of realistic workplace tasks, projects, knowledge tests, response to case studies and completing practical demonstrations. The following provides a brief explanation of the assessment methods that are to be applied: Written tasks; Case Study; Practical Activities and Demonstrations

Applicants can apply for recognition of their existing skills and knowledge that are relevant to the units of competency within the program. See the Hader Institute of Education Learner Handbook and policies and procedures.

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability & Ageing) is delivered using the course structure outlined below:

Core Units

CHCCCS031: Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038: Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040: Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041: Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005: Communication and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001: Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001: Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006: Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002: Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Electives

CHCAGE011: Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013: Work effectively in aged care
CHCDIS011: Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strength-based approach
CHCDIS020: Work effectively in disability support
CHCDIS012: Support community participating and social inclusion
CHCPAL003: Deliver care services using a palliative approach