Course summary
This course is delivered by UOW College (CRICOS: 02723D; RTO: 91159). UOW College is a registered business name of UOWC Ltd (ABN: 14 105 312 329).
This new training package has just been released to help Australians fill in job vacancies in the health and community care industry created by our rapidly ageing population. It supersedes the Certificate III level courses in aged, disability and home and community care and is now the standard qualification for the industry.
The Certificate III in Individual Support reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or for other reasons. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement. This gives new personal care workers time to practice what they have learnt in class and to learn from hands on experience and current care professionals. The knowledge and experience of handling real life situations may also increase a student’s employability once qualified.
Mandatory Documentation
The Healthcare industry requires that all students on work placement hold the following documentation.
Ageing Stream
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National Police Check
Disability Stream
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National Police Check
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Working with Children Check
Students will not be permitted to attend work placement without a current police check.
Any costs associated in acquiring this documentation is in addition to course costs and at the students' own expense.
UOW College strongly recommends that students enrolling in this course consider their eligibility to obtain the above documentation prior to enrolment.
Units of Study
Students are required to successfully complete 13 Units of Competency to complete this qualification and 120 hours of work placement.
Ageing Stream
| Code | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| Electives* | |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
| HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication |
| CHCAGE002 | Implement falls prevention strategies |
| CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
Disability Stream
| Code | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| Electives* | |
| CHCDIS001 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS002 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
| CHCDIS003 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
| CHCCCS024 | Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
*Electives subject to change at UOW College discretion in accordance with training package rules and industry requirements.
Delivery
Students are required to attend classes at the University of Wollongong, Main Campus three days per week. The course is delivered full-time for 12 months (3 sessions) and incorporates a variety of delivery methods:
- Face-to-face tutorials and workshops.
- Online content (please note: students require proficient computing skills to be able to access online materials and navigate around an online learning environment)
Traineeships are also available for this course.
Course information
Study area
Nursing and Health, UOW College Vocational Pathways
Campus
UOW College Wollongong
Course Code
929
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Duration
3 Sessions over 1 year
Delivery
On Campus
Cricos
UAC Code
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Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions policy.
For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.
Entry Requirements
Only avaliable to domestic students
- 16 years of age or older
- Complete a UOW College basic literacy and numeracy online assessment with results of level two or higher.
FEES
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
UOW College Wollongong | On Campus | $6,620 (2018) | $6,620 (2018) |
Payment options:
- Upfront payments or by instalment
- NSW Smart and Skilled funding may be avaliable
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry to this course is not available to international students.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW College for this course. It provides data on students that commenced the program, and continued study beyond the census date at UOW College in 2017.
Applicant background |
2017 intake |
2017 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
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| ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
ATAR PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with other factors.
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ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2017 |
ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. | Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 25 ATAR-based offers made)
More Information
For more information about UOW College admission pathways, see UOW College Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2018 UOW College VET Autumn (3 Session) | UOW College Wollongong | Session: 5 February - 11 May Applications Close TBA |
2018 UOW College VET Spring (3 Session) | UOW College Wollongong | Session: 28 May - 24 August Census Date: 18 June Orientation and enrolment is held during the week prior to course commencement. You will be advised of the exact date in your letter of offer. Applications Close TBA |
2018 UOW College VET Summer (3 Session) | UOW College Wollongong | Session: 10 September - 14 December Census Date: 1 October Orientation and enrolment is held during the week prior to course commencement. You will be advised of the exact date in your letter of offer. Applications Close TBA |
Course Structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course HandbookWhy choose this course
Students who successfully complete the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) will be eligible to apply for entry to a Certificate IV level AQF qualification from the Community Services training packages or other training packages in a broad range of vocations. Successful students may also apply to commence employment.
