C3414 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)

Plan: C3414 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
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 online and on campus for practice and assessments will support you 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 a Home and Community Support Worker/ 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 work 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-services/equitable-learning).

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/my-course/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/Home and Community

As this program is delivered at the City campus and placement in either a Residential Aged Care Facility and or with a Home and Community organisation this will enable you to:

• Develop and practice your skills in a real industry context
• Undertake structured learning 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 14,15 and 16 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:

• The NDIS workers screening check 
• Immunisation requirements 
• Working with Children Check 
• Police check 
• Flu vaccination 
• a current Police Check

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 qualifivation requires completion of the following:
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C3414 Core Courses
Complete 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 Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002) 25 OHTH5920C City Campus Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001) 40 GEDU6077C 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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C3414 Elective Course List A
Complete all 6 (six) courses
Course Title Nominal Hours Course Code Campus Facilitate the empowerment of older people (CHCAGE001) 50 HWSS6078C City Campus Provide support to people living with dementia (CHCAGE005) 65 HWSS6077C City Campus Support relationships with carers and families (CHCCCS025) 70 HWSS6081C City Campus Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001) 25 OHTH6003C City Campus Meet personal support needs (CHCCCS011) 60 HWSS6079C City Campus Provide home and community support services (CHCHCS001) 50 HWSS6080C City Campus
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