AGED CARE COURSE GOLD COAST

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

COURSE OVERVIEW

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) provides an entry-level qualification allowing anyone to kickstart a brand new career in ageing support.

This course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to offer personalised assistance to people in need. This includes those who are elderly, disabled, suffer from chronic diseases, or other factors. The course offers a range of elective units that allow students to specialise in areas such as aged care.

Our comprehensive curriculum covers everything from tailored care plans to understanding legal responsibilities, ensuring you’re well-prepared for your career in aged care in Gold Coast. You’ll also receive the nationally recognised HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication as part of your certification as well as HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely certification (valued at $145) at no extra cost!

Don’t let this opportunity pass by. Enrol online now to kickstart your career in aged care services at our Gold Coast training venue!

COURSE SNAPSHOT

NATIONALLY ACCREDITED

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

COURSE PRICE

$599.00 (pay just $100 deposit upfront)

GOLD COAST TRAINING VENUE

Unit 6, 9 Frinton Street,
Southport, QLD, 4215

FLEXIBLE DELIVERY

9 Core & 6 Specialised Elective Units
Self-Paced Online Learning
Min. 5 x In-Person Workshops
120 Hours Work Placement

COURSE DURATION

3 - 12 Months

START DATE

Begin training as soon as you enrol

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There’s nothing more rewarding than being able to provide support to someone in need. Become someone’s hero today.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

In our Gold Coast aged care course, students learn everything needed to care for people requiring individualised support in the aged care sector.

Students gain valuable experience in how to create tailored care plans, recognise healthy body systems, understand legal and professional responsibilities, build relationships with clients, infection control policies, report risks and abuse in the workplace, and much more.

Core Units
CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised supportCHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving supportCHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeingHLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy body systemsHLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
Elective UnitsSpecialised Aged Care Units
CHCCCS017 – Provide Loss & Grief SupportCHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS033 – Identify & Report AbuseCHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients with MedicationCHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
FREE – HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely (Statement of Attainment)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Getting started in our Gold Coast Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is easy! 

There are no previous academic or work experience requirements to enrol. However, there are some minimum eligibility requirements all students have to meet including:

16+ YEARS OLD

Students must be at least 16 years old. Students under the age of 18 must submit a signed Parental Consent Form before starting their course.

ACCESS TO A COMPUTER & INTERNET

Students must have access to a computer and reliable internet connection in order to complete any online components of your course.

WRITTEN & VERBAL

Students must possess basic proficiency in written and verbal English.

PHYSICAL FITNESS

Students must possess basic physical fitness to perform manual tasks such as moving patients.

LEARNING TO FIT YOUR SCHEDULE

In addition to your regular classes, you’ll be required to attend at least five in-person, practical sessions including your HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely course.

These sessions are designed to give you crucial hands-on experience that builds your practical knowledge and skills to effectively work in the aged care industry.

We’re all about giving you the flexibility to tailor your learning to your lifestyle. After enrolment, you’ll be able to select your practical sessions to fit around your schedule.

MORE ABOUT YOUR WORK PLACEMENT

To complete your Aged Care course you must complete 120 hours of vocational placement in a relevant industry workplace.

Before commencing work placement you must meet all the following requirements.

All costs associated with these requirements are the student’s responsibility.

Please note: requirements for work placement can vary in certain jurisdictions. Consult with our education team for more details prior to commencing your placement.

COURSE FEES

DOMESTIC STUDENTS

Domestic Students can enrol in Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) for $599.

Students are required to pay a $100 non-refundable deposit on enrolment with the balance of the course due at a later date.

Using our convenient, secure online booking platform you can pay for your course today using any Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card. 

Want to learn more?

Get in touch with our specialist enrollment team to learn more about Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) in Gold Coast.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Skills Training College’s Certificate III in Individual Support program typically spans three weeks. The course duration depends on a student’s proficiency and dedication to completing both at-home theoretical study and work placements.

The classroom-based training comprises a minimum of 15 sessions. Full-time sessions run from 9 am to 5 pm every day for three weeks. The self-paced theoretical study takes approximately 30-60 hours, contingent on the student’s progress. Additionally, students must fulfill a minimum of 120 hours of supervised work placement in their own time.

Certainly. To work in aged care in Australia, a Certificate III in Individual Support, especially through the aged care elective stream, is essential. This ensures that students are well-equipped to work effectively in the aged care industry.

While providing personal care to a family member is possible without certification, it’s not recommended. Without completing the course, caregivers may lack a full understanding of requirements, safe work practices, and legal responsibilities.

No. While part of this course is completed online in students’ own time, practical training is essential for the skills required in aged care. Therefore, there is no online or distance learning available for aged care courses in Gold Coast.

Essential skills include practical training in infection prevention and control policies, as well as the ability to assist clients with taking their medication.

Yes. Emotionally, aged care work involves catering to patients with unique, challenging, or confronting needs. Nevertheless, for a compassionate and motivated person, the career outcomes can be equally rewarding.

Aged care workers confront challenging situations, providing direct client care to people facing life’s most confronting challenges. Palliative care workers, in particular, are constantly exposed to death as they provide comfort to individuals at the end of their lives, offering grief and loss support to both patients and their loved ones.

Finding work, work placement, or volunteer opportunities in aged care depends on your career goals. Online searches can connect you with aged care residences, hospices, retirement villages, and other facilities in Gold Coast. These locations often seek volunteers, providing an initial step into community services.

The facility where you complete your practical placement may allow you to continue as a volunteer or even become a potential future employer. If you face challenges in finding aged care work or a suitable location for work placement hours, your trainer can guide you.

Yes, work placement is integral to a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing). A simulated workplace environment can’t substitute real workplaces in ensuring you’ve embodied the care outcomes of an aged care course.

For those aspiring to do more than providing aging support, further studies can expand your career. Healthcare demands diverse skill sets, and additional studies could include:

  • Disability courses (an alternative elective stream to aged care)

  • Manual handling (essential for moving patients safely)

  • First aid (offering a range of useful skills, notably CPR)

  • A blue card (a working with children check for expanding your healthcare career to work with children, though not offered through Skills Training College)

A Certificate IV is the logical next step after a Certificate III, with numerous opportunities offering diverse health skills. As of now, Skills Training College doesn’t provide any Certificate IV courses in healthcare.

Yes, a Certificate III can be tax-deductible if you already work with elderly people, considered either upskilling or maintaining your position. Consult with an accountant or tax specialist for more information.

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