Course Overview
Make a difference in people’s lives. Learn to support diverse clients in the aged care and disability sector. Earn a nationally recognised Certificate III in Individual Support Ageing and Disability online with Swinburne Open Education.
Study online to gain a Certificate III in Individual Support Ageing and Disability with Swinburne Open Education. Learn how to support diverse clientele’s independence and well-being within the industry’s legal framework.
You will develop skills to apply sound communication strategies when dealing with clients with different conditions and needs, including dementia and autism spectrum disorder. This course will also give you a sound understanding of body systems to be able to cater for individual needs, including palliative care.
This course is only available in Victoria, Australia. It is not available to International students or students based outside of Victoria.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Aged care or disability carer
- Support worker
- Personal care aide
What You'll Learn
- How to support diverse clientele's independence and wellbeing within the industry's legal framework
- Skills to apply sound communication strategies when dealing with clients with different conditions and needs, including dementia and autism spectrum disorder
- The knowledge and understanding of body systems to be able to cater for individual needs, including palliative care
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
12 to 18 months, self-paced.
Delivery
Online with work placement. The course is designed and delivered online so you can learn anywhere, anytime, on any device — desktop, tablet or mobile.
- Learn through regular trainer-led online sessions and native content
- Engage with your learning community through online forums and messages
Entry Requirements
- Students must be 18 years of age or above.
- A reasonable level of physical fitness is an inherent requirement, as students must be able to perform practical workplace tasks within an individual support setting. This may include providing physical assistance to clients, supporting mobility, standing or moving for extended periods, and responding safely to workplace situations.
- This course is only available in Victoria, Australia. It is not available to International students or students based outside of Victoria.
IT Requirements:
- Desktop or laptop: Latest version of Chrome or Safari, Microsoft Office (2010 or higher), Adobe PDF Reader
- Mobile or tablet: Latest version of Chrome or Safari, latest version of Android or iOS
- Students using a mobile or tablet will need to upload documents from a laptop or desktop or have a Dropbox account.
Course Features
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Learn how to make a positive impact on the lives of people with various needs
- Covers knowledge of body systems, allowing you to provide tailored care, including palliative care
- Flexible online study allows you to keep your current job while learning
- Study on any device — desktop, tablet or mobile
- Learn through regular trainer-led online sessions and native content
- Engage with your learning community through online forums and messages
Work Placement
Structured Workplace Learning and Assessment (SWLA), also referred to as work placement, is a mandatory component of this course. A minimum of 127 hours of work placement is required to successfully complete the course.
- Before commencing work placement, students will complete the required theory and assessment activities to ensure they are prepared for the workplace.
- Students are responsible for sourcing a suitable work placement. The proposed workplace will be reviewed to ensure it can provide the facilities, equipment, resources and learning opportunities needed.
- During work placement, students practise skills in the workplace before completing assessment activities. Where required, skills must first be demonstrated through simulated activities before progressing to working with real clients.
- Students are responsible for meeting any workplace compliance requirements, which may include vaccination requirements, evidence of immunisation status, Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, NDIS Worker Screening Checks, statutory declarations or other workplace-specific clearances. Any costs associated with obtaining these requirements are the responsibility of the student.
Professional Recognition
NRT — Nationally Recognised Training. This qualification (CHC33021) is nationally recognised and awarded by Swinburne University of Technology (RTO 3059).
Assessment
- Short answer questions
- Projects
- Case studies
- Reflection Reports
- Role plays
- Portfolios
- Logbooks
- Videos and reports
- Direct observation (assessed in real time in the workplace or in a simulated situation that reflects the workplace)
Subjects
About Swinburne Open Education
We are focused on helping more and more Australians achieve their career aspirations and ensuring they’re prepared for future workforce needs. We support you to achieve your career goals, from work-integrated learning, to work placement. We’ve partnered with industry experts that need people like you, now.
Swinburne Open Education courses are delivered and assessed by UP Education, one of the largest private education groups in the Asia-Pacific. All qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia and are awarded by Swinburne University of Technology.
Together, UP Education and Swinburne University of Technology have established Swinburne Open Education – a world-class, online native learning platform, to help you reach your career goals, anytime, anywhere.
Swinburne University of Technology is a registered training organisation (RTO 3059)
