C3402 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Plan: C3402 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Qualification national code: CHC33015
Nominal hours: 780
Career: TAFE
Duration: 12 Months
Location: City Campus
Owning school: Social Care and Health (535T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
CRICOS code:
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
Welcome to the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support program. This program has been developed by the Future Social Services Institute (FSSI), in consultation with industry, experts by experience and alumni.
FSSI was formed in 2016 through a strategic collaboration between Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) and RMIT University, backed by funding from the Victorian Government through the Department of Health and Human Services. The Institute's vision is "A Victorian community supported by thriving Social Services".
The program was developed with State Government funding.
The goal of the program is to prepare learners for a broad range of potentioal careers and pathways within social services including aged care, family support with the aim of building the NDIS workforce specifically and the sector more generally. The program provides students with the opportunity to develop skills across both the aged care and disability services sectors whilst at the same time completing Certificate III in Individual Support.
The Certificate III in Individual Support qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. The program also qualifies graduates for home and community care work in clients' homes. Upon completion, you will be able to demonstrate discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. You will have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
You will be required to complete:
A minimum of 120 hours of work placement across the duration of the program where you will be supported by RMIT teachers. Aged Care and disability services placements will be found and booked by RMIT with their industry partners.
Employment outcomes for students who have successfully completed the program include:
- personal care assistant
- community care worker
- personal care assistant
- in-home respite support worker
- planned activity assistant
- disability support worker
- home and community care worker
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Pathways refer to related programs that you may be eligible for when you graduate from your current program.
When you successfully complete this program you may be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University. There are a number of pathway opportunities following the successful completion of this program. There are units of competency from the Certificate III in Individual Support that are reflected in other community services qualifications therefore students may receive credit transfers if they successfully complete these units when they pathway into another program. Possible pathways programs are:
- Certificate IV in Disability
- Certificate IV in Community Services Work
- Diploma of Community Services Work
There are opportunities for learners to pathway into the diploma of nursing at RMIT providing they have achieved competency in all 13 units and meet testing requirments. This arrangement is only in place where all 13 units are successfully completed and the requirements of work placement are met. However this has new requirements where you must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent. Applicants who wish to supplement their academic record may choose to sit the STAT Multiple Choice. To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English profiency tests: IELTS: minimum overall band of 7.0 TOEFL: minimum overall score of 94 Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum score of 65
Top of pageEntrance requirements
There are no minimum entry requirements.
Selection task for scholarships
You must complete the survey application for at http://www.futuresocial.org/learn/apply-for-a-student-scholarship/ and include with your application a statement of your interest and experience. You should include details on your intended career path and the personal strengths and attributes you will bring to the program.
You may also apply via a direct appliction link provided by one of our industry partners.
Note: You must have a valid Police Check before going on placement and this is provided by FSSI as part of the scholarship provided.
The program is subsidised by Skills Victoria and you need to be eligible for a government subsidised place
You can check eligibility at this link
https://www.skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway/Students/Pages/vtg-eligibility-indicator.aspx
To be eligible for a government subsidised place, you must meet the Victorian State Government eligibility criteria, which includes location, citizenship, age and education history, as outlined below.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
In Australia there are no professional bodies that recognise or accredit programs in Community Services. However, this program has strong industry support and all course content, delivery and assessment is informed by industry through membership of the Industry Advisory Committee. The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing Disability) is the industry requirement to qualify aged care and home to work in aged care facilities, client homes and other community settings throughout Australia.
RMIT works closely with its industry partners to ensure that this program is consistent with industry needs and this program is being offered as a scholarship with Future Social Services Institute (FSSI) which is a VCOSS and RMIT partnership.
The disability specialisation was added to this qualification via FSSI to introduce students to disability work as demands increase with the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
NCO refer to our new curriculum option developed via the Workforce Training Innovation Fund (WTIF)
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
As a student enrolled at RMIT University you can use all the services provided by the Library. These include study spaces, books, journals and course-related materials such as DVDs, past exams, and newspapers. You can also request items from any library in the world through our document delivery service.
RMIT Library staff can show you how to find the information you need for your assignments and how to make the most of the library resources. You can speak to a librarian, work through web-based tutorials or use our online “Ask a Librarian” service.
All students have unlimited access to our specialist electronic resources. These include e-books, e-journals and newspapers to make it easier for you to get the information you need, when you need it. Our collections are continually updated to ensure the currency and accuracy of the resources you use.
Computers are available at every Library site. You can access the Internet, myRMIT and Library e-resources. You can also access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT using RMIT Learning Management System (LMS) canvas.
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides resources and opportunities to help you to achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online for:
- transition to tertiary study and learning study skills
- academic skills including literacy
- mathematics and basic sciences if relevant enabling assistance - if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The Ngarara Willim Centre offers ongoing guidance with study, living and cultural needs.
You can find more information at http://www.rmit.edu.au/students
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