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Ageing Support Dual Qualification (CHC33021 + CHC43015)
Ageing Support Dual Qualification (CHC33021 + CHC43015)
$1,918.40
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Complete a dual qualification by enrolling in both:
Are you looking to enter the individual support industry but aren’t sure where to start? Supercharge your career with ACCSC’s Dual Qualification in Aged Care! We’re proud to offer the following qualifications:
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
You’ll gain experience and knowledge to succeed as an:
- Aged Care Worker
- Personal Care Support Worker
- Residential Care Officer
- and more!
To achieve this dual qualification, you must complete at least:
- 120 hours of work placement to satisfy requirements for CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- 80 hours of work placement to satisfy requirements for CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
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Course Fees
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Quick Course Details
Course Code: CHC33021
Course Title: Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Course Duration: 12 Months Self-Paced (additional 6 month extension available, fees and conditions apply)
Nationally Recognised: Yes! – CHC33021 on YourCareer website
Course Structure: This course is made up of 15 units in total, including 9 core units and 6 elective units.
Course Code: CHC43015
Course Title: Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Course Duration: 18 Months Self-Paced (additional 6 month extension available, fees and conditions apply)
Nationally Recognised: Yes! – CHC431015 on YourCareer website
Course Structure: This course is made up of 18 units in total, including 15 core units and 3 elective units.
Course Delivery: Online. To achieve this dual qualification, learners will be required to undertake a minimum of 120 hours of work placement to satisfy the requirements for CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), additionally a minimum of 120 hours of work placement to satisfy the requirements for CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support. Please note that work placements need to be taken separately.
Awarded By: Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
Qualification Status: Current
Total Upfront Cost $1918.40
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum age 18
- Provide a valid USI
- Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Community Services and Care
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets all requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist. Preview the checklist for:
- Confirm that they have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions
- must meet one (1) of the following requirements:
- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
Resource Requirements:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
- A device to record video
- A calculator
- Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, video presentation, infographics, etc.)
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. Eligible learners will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain RPL through our assessment only pathway.
For more information about our RPL process please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Policy.
Online Study Mode
ACCSC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Workplace Simulations and Documentation
- Training products and learning support materials
Dedicated Trainer and After Hours Support
ACCSC provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.
Course Units
This course requires 15 units from CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) and 18 units from CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Core Units
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of older people receiving support
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Elective Units
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
- CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
- CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid*
*Note: HLTAID011 Provide First Aid must be completed externally, it is not provided by ACCSC
Core Units
- CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
- CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
Career Outcomes
- Community Program Coordinator
- Residential Care Worker
- Support Worker (Community Services)
- Care supervisor
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Personal care worker
- Personal care giver
- Assistant Hostel Supervisor
- Personal care assistant
- Residential care officer
- Day Activity Worker
- Care Team Leader
Work Placement
Learners will be required to undertake:
- minimum 120 hours of work placement to satisfy the requirements for CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), additionally
- minimum 120 hours of work placement to satisfy the requirements for CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
Nationally Recognised Qualification
All of ACCSC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). For more information on CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, go to www.yourcareer.gov.au.
Fast Assessment Turnaround
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
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