Individual and
Ageing Support
Available in Sydney, Brisbane and Gold Coast Campuses
Core units
- SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
- SITHIND005 Use hygienic practice for hospitality service
- SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry
- SITEEVT020 Source and use information on the events industry
- SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
- SITXCCS010 Provide visitor information
- SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee
- SITHFAB038 Plan and monitor espresso coffee service
- CPPCLO3100 Maintain cleaning storage areas
- SITXCCS012 Provide lost and found service
- SITHFAB036 Provide advice on food
- SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service
- SITXCCS013 Provide club reception services food
- SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and other online platforms
- SIRXOSM007 Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting
- SITXHRM008 Roster staff
CHC33021 CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
CRICOS Course Code 113906G
This qualification 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 some other reason. 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.
Entry Requirements - Nil
SBTA Admission’s Requirements
Students wishing to study this course at SBTA must also meet the following requirements:
• Must be minimum of 18 years of age;
• Have satisfactorily completed Australian Year 11 or overseas equivalent school qualifications;
• Hold minimum score of upper intermediate level of English such as IELTS 5.5, or equivalent
Additional Requirements
National Police Clearance; Working with Children check and relevant immunisation check is required prior to undertaking workplace training.
Pathways from this course
Students can choose to progress to study CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support after successfully completing this course.
Career Opportunities
- Residential care worker
- Care worker
- Community house work
- Personal care assistant
- Personal care worker
Course Content
To obtain the full CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification, students need to complete 15 units of competency successfully which is made up of 9 core units plus 6 elective units chosen from a range of electives available to our student cohort.
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 Communicate 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
Elective Units
- CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
- CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCAGE007 Recognise and report risk of falls
- CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
- CHCCS033 Identify and report abuse
Work placement
To achieve this qualification, the student must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Course duration
78 weeks which is made up of 48 contact weeks and 12 weeks of work placement plus 18 weeks of holiday breaks
CHC43015 CERTIFICATE IV IN AGEING SUPPORT
CRICOS Course Code 108559H
This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community-based environments. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery. Workers may be
required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.
Entry Requirements - Nil
SBTA Admission’s Requirements
Students wishing to study this course at SBTA must also meet the following requirements:
• Must be minimum of 18 years of age;
• Have satisfactorily completed Australian Year 11 or overseas equivalent school qualifications;
• Hold minimum score of upper intermediate level of English such as IELTS 5.5, or equivalent
Additional Requirements
National Police Clearance; Working with Children check and relevant immunisation check is required prior to undertaking workplace training.
Career Opportunities
- Aged care team leader
- Home care support worker
- Community care worker
- Aged care worker
- Home care planner
- Direct care worker
Course Content
To obtain the full CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support (Ageing) qualification, students need to complete 18 units of competency successfully which is made up of 15 core units plus 3 elective units chosen from a range of electives available to our student cohort.
Core units
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
- CHCAGE010 Implement interventions with older people at risk
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
- CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Elective Units
- CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
- CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
- CHCMGT006 Coordinate client directed services
Work placement
Work placement is where you will develop practical skills in an actual aged care facility under the supervision of workplace supervisor. To achieve this qualification, you are required to complete 120 hours of placement.
Course duration
52 weeks which is made up of 36 contact weeks and 4 weeks of work placement plus 12 weeks of holiday breaks
Study Mode
Full-time study of a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week
Third Parties (Education Agents)
SBTA has a range of written agreements with education agents who provide only recruitment services on its behalf. Please note that all training, assessment, support services, issuing of AQF certification and any other support services are provided by
SBTA.