C3402 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Plan: C3402NCO - 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 (4 x 10 week terms)
Location: RMIT 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
This 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
When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible to undertake further studies in:
Certificate IV in Disability
Certificate IV in Community Services Work
Diploma of Community Services Work
You may also apply to undertake further studies in the Diploma of Nursing, subject to meeting the English language requirements.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
There are no minimum academic entry requirements.
Note: You must have a valid Police Check before going on placement.
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 a Program 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
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
Top of page[Next: Learning outcomes]