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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) (VIC ONLY) CHC33015

Study Method
In-class
Locations
Ballarat, Melbourne (Melbourne CBD, Werribee)
Institution
Melbourne City Institute of Education
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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Course Overview

Join the booming Aged Care Industry in Australia with an Aged Care Qualification. Working in the aged care sector is a fulfilling and rewarding career. It is predicted that Australia will need 17,000 more direct aged-care workers per year over the next decade “just to meet basic standards of care”. So, if you have ever considered working as a carer for some of Australia’s most vulnerable citizens, it may be time to act.

Our aged care training has been developed in consultation with the community services industry to ensure graduates are equipped with the necessary skills to build a rewarding career.

Join our successful graduates now employed within the Australian aged care and community services industry.
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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Accommodation support worker
  • Care worker
  • In-home respite worker
  • Community care worker
  • Personal care assistant
  • Support worker
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Recognition

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Ballarat
    • Melbourne
      • Melbourne CBD
      • Werribee

Duration Study Load

  • 9 months
  • 120 hours work placement

Entry Requirements

  • National Police Check
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Statutory Declaration
  • Pre-training review process to determine if you are suitable for this course
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Work Placement

A minimum of 120 hours Work Placement must be undertaken.

Recognition Of Prior Learning

RPL and Credit Transfer are available.

Assessment

Written, simulated and workplace based practical observations.

Employment Snapshot

  • Location: Aged and Disabled Carers work in many regions of Australia.
  • Industries: Most work in Health Care and Social Assistance; Public Administration and Safety; and Administrative and Support Services.
  • Earnings: Full-time workers on an adult wage earn around $1,265 per week (below the average of $1,460). Salaries tend to be lower when starting and higher as experience grows.
  • Full-time: Less than half work full-time (33%, less than the average of 66%), showing there are many opportunities to work part-time.
  • Hours: Full-time workers spend around 43 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours).
  • Age: The average age is 47 years (compared to the average of 40 years). Many workers are 45 years or older (56%).
  • Gender: 80% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).

Subjects

Core Units
CHCCCS015Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023Support independence and well being
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
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Payment Options

In 2019 this course will be delivered to eligible candidates with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding. Eligibility criteria apply.

Trainees may be eligible for State and/or Federal Funding. Eligibility criteria apply.

For any further course costs, such as re-assessment fees, please submit an enquiry form.

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About Melbourne City Institute of Education

MCIE is a vibrant Melbourne based Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with focus is on student support. MCIE has helped students fulfil their career goals in hospitality, early childhood education, aged care, leadership & management and business. Our students receive career-focused training that is industry driven to achieve best practice job ready outcomes. Industry consultation ensures the curriculum delivers the right skills, knowledge, and experiences that support students with vocational and employment goals.

Melbourne City Institute of Education is a trading name of Melbourne City Institute of Education Pty. Ltd. as Trustee for MCIE Unit Trust which is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 22172)

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