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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

National Course Code: CHC33015

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Overview

The nationally accredited Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) will give you the skills to work as an aged care worker in the expanding aged care industry. Experience a deep sense of job satisfaction as you support elderly people to maintain independence and achieve their personal goals in a residential setting.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through theory and practical course work you will learn how to:

Provide individualised support to clients with diverse needs, including people with dementia
Empower clients to reach their independence goals
Provide information and advice to clients on their oral health
Incorporate the concepts and practices of person-centred support

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop the qualities needed to get ahead in this field:

Collaboration and teamwork
Strong problem solving abilities
Great spoken and written communication skills

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Complete this course and gain:

A nationally recognised industry qualification
A First Aid certificate
Experience providing care in residential aged care settings

Career opportunities:

Aged care worker
Aged care support worker
Care assistant

GROW YOUR CAREER

This course offers a study pathway to gain employment in more senior roles:

Certificate IV Ageing Support
Diploma of Community Services

Boost your education with a degree after completing your Certificate IV:

Bachelor of Community Services with TAFE NSW Degrees
Bachelor of Nursing

INDUSTRY DEMAND

The NSW Skills List identifies that there is a skills shortage for aged care workers across NSW. With an ageing population, roles for aged and disabled carers are projected to increase by over 69,000 between now and 2023.