Eligibility
Must be 18+, live in Victoria
Cost
Click here to see fees, or call AMES to check concession eligibility
Duration
9 months tuition plus minimum 120 hrs of practical work placement
Intake date
Rolling intake - enquire for specific start dates
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting to provide person-centred support to people who may require support to ageing, disability or some other reason.
The Certificate in Individual Support will qualify students to work in aged care facilities, the community and supported residential services. Aged Care facilities include private, public, retirement villages, nursing homes and hostels. Workers report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.
- This course will prepare you for a job in the Care industry.
- You will be required to study 9 core units and 6 electives.
- Student will be required to show proof of vaccination including COVID-19 and Influenza vaccination upon the enrolment and on work placement.
- All AMES Australia industry certificate courses provide specialist English language support for refugees and migrants.
What will I learn?
- Acquire hands on experience of minimum 120 hours during the work placement.
How will I learn?
The course will be offered in blended learning model
- Classroom-based Learning, where the student attends AMES' campus with a Teacher/Trainer present
- Online Learning, where the student studies remotely off campus using training materials that are provided online or correspondence by the Teacher/Trainer
Industry Partners
Employment and traineeship opportunities are available with our industry partners:
- Arcare Aged Care
- Adare Care
- Cumberland View Aged Care
- Doutta Galla Aged Services
- Lifeview
- MiCare
- TLC Aged Care
For more information visit AMES Australia online service standards.
| CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) | Nominal Hours |
| Cluster 1 |
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| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | |
| CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing | |
| CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment | |
| CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support | |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | |
| CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems | |
| Cluster 2 | |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | |
| Cluster 3 | |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | |
| CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using palliative care approach | |
| CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia | |
| CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using strength based approach | |
| CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support | |
| CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion | |
| CHCAGE013 Work effectively in Aged Care | |
| VU23524 Engage in straightforward casual conversations and spoken transactions. | Supplementary |
| VU23527 Read and write straightforward informational texts. | Supplementary |
Total course hours |
Under SEE Program, in addition to all the units in this qualification, you will be provided with 2 additional LLN Units to improve your oral communication, reading, and writing skills for success in VET courses.
VU23524 Engage in straightforward casual conversations and spoken transactions.
VU23527 Read and write straightforward informational texts.
What jobs can I apply for after completing this course?
- Community house worker
- Home care assistant
- Assistant in nursing
- Personal care assistant
- Residential care worker
- Community Access Coordinator
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Care Service Employee
- Family Support Worker
- School Support Officer (Disability)
What further education can I do after completing the course?
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support (not offered at AMES Australia); CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability (not offered at AMES Australia); Short Courses
Information sessions scheduled every Tuesday at 04:00 PM via Zoom.
Locations
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37 Albert Street Footscray Victoria 3011
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Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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Level 6, 123 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000
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60 Douglas Street Noble Park Victoria 3174
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Level 1, Suite 7-8, 75-79 Watton Street Werribee Victoria 3030
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Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Please refer to the schedule of fees for more information here or contact AMES Australia to check your eligibility for a concession fee.
There may be extra charges for learning materials, first aid certificate, police check & etc.
A fee concession to a student enrolled under the Asylum Seeker VET Program can then be granted in accordance with the Guidelines about Fees.
Course Eligibility
An intermediate level of English is required, however your English level will be assessed on application.
Skills First
One of the following should also apply:
- an Australian Citizen
- a Permanent Resident
- a holder of a permanent visa
- a New Zealand citizen
Individuals who are eligible to participate in the Asylum Seeker VET Program.
How to Enrol
Enquire now to find out:
- your eligibility
- cost
- arrange a time to have your English level assessed
The course will be run subject to enrolment numbers.
This course can be taken under government subsidised funding programs below:
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
