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| AHSPs Title | Individual Support (Ageing) |
| Qualification | CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) |
| RTO | TAFE SA (National Code 41026) |
| Host Organisation | St Francis de Sales College |
| Course Length | 3 semesters (1.5 years)
Completion of the full certificate requires 3 semesters.
2nd Year students, 1 semester to complete. |
| Course Description | TAFESA offers students the opportunity to study the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
This qualification offers pathways to employment as a Direct Care Worker in Residential or Community Aged Care. It also offers a pathway to further study in many areas including Disability Services, Leisure and Health, Enrolled and Registered Nursing.
Delivery of this qualification includes formal study at TAFESA and a Structured Work Placement in a relevant setting.
Information provided about this course may be subject to change. |
| Pathways | This course provides pathways into Aged Care, Community Work, Disability Services, Enrolled and Registered
Nursing. |
| Entry Requirements | Must have a strong interest in Aged Care and a moderate level of Literacy and Numeracy |
| Other Requirements | A Department of Human Services (DHS) clearance is required by ALL students prior to starting the course. Because you are classed as a VOLUNTEER student when on work placement the DHS clearance is free of charge. Students can apply by using the following link: https://www.dcsiscreening.sa.gov.au/SCRequestApplicationIndividual |
| Delivery Location(s) | TAFE SA Mount Barker Campus, 3-5 Dumas Street, Mount Barker, SA, 5251 |
| Dates and Times | 45 weekly sessions at TAFE SA Mount Barker Campus on Wednesdays from 09:00 until 15:30.
Commencement date 03/02/21. |
| Work Placement | 20 days
120 hours total (2 x 60 hours), TAFE SA allocate a placement for each student. |
| SACE Details | SACE Stage 2, 95 SACE credits
95 SACE credits are achievable over the 3 semesters. |
| Units Of Competency |
| Core | CHCAGE002 | Implement Falls Prevention Strategies | 25 nominal hours |
| | CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support | 30 nominal hours |
| | CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being | 80 nominal hours |
| | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 30 nominal hours |
| | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 nominal hours |
| | CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 55 nominal hours |
| | HLTAAP001 | Recognise health body systems | 70 nominal hours |
| | HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 nominal hours |
| Elective | CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | 50 nominal hours |
| | CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | 65 nominal hours |
| | CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | 60 nominal hours |
| | HLTAID003 | Provide Frist Aid | 18 nominal hours |
| | HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policy and procedures | 25 nominal hours |
Nominal hours are used for SACE purposes and are not reflective of actual delivery hours |
| Training Cost | $3,392.50 GST exempt
Course fees may change in 2021. Course fee covers both Year 1 and Year 2.
This course is delivered by an approved Skilling South Australia training provider, and as such, students may be eligible to be funded for the Training Cost of this course under a Training Guarantee for SACE students (TGSS). From January 2021, students who turn 16 in year 11 will be able to access subsidised training from the beginning of the school year. Please refer to your school's VET Coordinator for more information. This does not cover consumables.
Non-member schools – an additional 15% admin levy up to $250.00 per student |
| Other Costs | $180.00 including GST
Included in the other course costs is the TAFE Uniform Top and Provide First Aid Course. |
| Number Of Students | Minimum 10
Maximum 20
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| Selection Process | An interview will be required for all new students applying into this course. The interview will be conducted at TAFE SA Mt Barker campus. Applicants will be contacted to confirm time and date. |
| Contact Person | Mr Branden Hill, Phone 8393 1000, Email Bhill@stfrancis.catholic.edu.au |
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