C3401 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Plan: C3401C - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure

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Approach to learning and assessment

You will attend classes on campus for theory, practice and assessments and online for further theory and assessment support to develop the knowledge and skills through completing the daily tasks of a personal care worker. It will afford you the time to practice and consolidate the skills required of an aged care worker.

Your workplace experience will be supported by an RMIT teacher who will be instrumental in guiding your learning when you are on supported placement. 

Theoretical knowledge will be developed through intensive face to face tutorials and online modules. You will also need to work independently, this includes: Independent study activities such as research, reading, practical and/or theoretical practice tests or assessments. 

In keeping with the provisions and requirements of the Commonwealth Disability Act 2006 RMIT offers students with disabilities specific supports to undertake and complete their studies.  This includes reasonable adjustments to assessment requirements so a student may have additional time to submit tasks, be able to submit the assessment task in an alternative format, be supported by a note taker, have use of specialised aids or electronic devices during classes or workshops.

If you have a long-term medical condition, disability and/or other form of disadvantage it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Program Manager or the Equitable Learning Service Unit (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services) if you would like to find out more. 

Enrolled students who possess relevant prior skills, knowledge and or competencies or work-based evidence may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Recognition.

Enrolled students who possess competencies gained outside of formal learning and assessment activities may apply for Recognition of Current Competency (RCC).

For more information about RPL, RCC or Credit - https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

All courses are assessed against the unit of competency as competency achieved or not yet competent. 

 

 

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Work integrated learning

RMIT is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this RMIT program you will:

• undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice;
• interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities;
• complete these activities in real work contexts or situations;

and in addition:

• these interactions and the work contexts provide distinctive sources of feedback to you to assist your learning
• you will undertake 120 hours of work placement  with an accredited Residential Aged Care facility.

As this program is delivered at the City campus and placement in a Residential Aged Care Facility this will enable you to:

• Engage with industry throughout the program
• Develop and practice your skills in a real industry context
• Undertake structured learning under the supervision of a workplace mentor working in consultation with RMIT teachers
• Have access to industry experts who will conduct information sessions and workshops to ensure you are abreast of contemporary industry practices.

Industry Placement Requirements

A WIL agreement including schedule and relevant insurance documentation is required to be completed before commencing work placement in week four of the program. 
In the case where a placement ends early, please refer to Changes or Cancellation of WIL Activities in the WIL Guideline.

To complete the placement component of this program, you will require:

• a current Police Check 
• evidence that you have had a current flu vaccine.

Immunisation and Vaccination Requirements

• Influenza Vaccination: annual requirement
• Covid-19 Vaccination: annual requirement

Additional immunisations may be required in response to changes in Government regulations or at the request of the placement host organisation. 

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Program Structure

This qualification requires the completion of 13 units - 7 core units and 6 elective units.
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C3401 Courses
C3401 Core Units - Select ALL Seven (7) Courses
Course Title Nominal Hours Course Code Campus Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005) 30 GEDU6078C City Campus Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001) 55 HWSS6068C City Campus Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001) 40 GEDU6077C City Campus Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002) 25 OHTH5920C City Campus Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001) 70 NURS5367C City Campus Provide individualised support (CHCCCS015) 30 HWSS6075C City Campus Support independence and wellbeing (CHCCCS023) 80 HWSS6076C City Campus
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C3401 Elective Units - Select Six (6) Courses
Course Title Nominal Hours Course Code Campus Meet personal support needs (CHCCCS011) 60 HWSS6079C City Campus Deliver care services using a palliative approach (CHCPAL001) 60 NURS5368C City Campus Support relationships with carers and families (CHCCCS025) 70 HWSS6081C City Campus Provide support to people living with dementia (CHCAGE005) 65 HWSS6077C City Campus Facilitate the empowerment of older people (CHCAGE001) 50 HWSS6078C City Campus Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001) 25 OHTH6003C City Campus
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