Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

There are no formal education entry requirements for this course.

Open Colleges recommends that students:

• Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to read and comprehend technical terms and communicate effectively through email. These skills are equivalent to those that would be required to successfully complete year 12.
• Have access to a modern computer with high-speed internet.
• Have access to a device with audio / video playback capabilities.
• Have basic computing skills including the ability to make a short video.

Physical requirements:

• Students will need to be reasonably physically fit to undertake the work placement as the tasks and activities associated with the work placement may involve manual handling and other physical activities.

In this community services course, the subjects you may study include:

• CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
• HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
• CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
• CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
• CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy body systems
• HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• CHCDIS011 – Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
• CHCCCS036 – Support relationships with carer and family
• CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
• CHCPAL001 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid*

* Open Colleges does not offer this Unit of Competency. You will be required to undertake the Unit of Competency with an external provider at your own cost. 

160 hours of work placement is also required – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.