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Course Duration – 2-3 Months
Delivery method – Face-to-face or Blended
Units of Competency – 5 total
Contact Number – (08) 8179 5200
Location – Minda Inc, Rogerson/SALC Building, 12 King George Ave, North Brighton SA 5048
CHCSS00129
Individual Support - Ageing (Skill set)
This skill set is for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in Community Services, Health or a related field, work in various care and support roles and who wish to develop skills in providing person-centred support to older people, within the delegations of an established individualised plan. It is suited to:
• New entrants looking to develop foundational skills in individual support
• Existing workers seeking to formalise experience or gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Career changers transitioning into the community services field
• Individuals who have completed the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability specialisation) and now wish to add the Ageing specialisation
South Australian Government Subsidy
Government funding may be available for this qualification through a subsidy for eligible students. To learn more about the financial support on offer, along with the requirements and obligations involved in accessing it, please contact our team. You can also check your eligibility by visiting the Skills SA website.
Program Details
Course duration: 2-3 months
Funded Course fee: $218.00
*Eligibility criteria apply. To find out more, visit https://mytraining.skills.sa.gov.au/training/get-started/check-eligibility
Full Fee: $2,389.37 (for those not eligible for funding)
Incidental Fees: DHS Aged Care Clearance $71.00
Units of Competency
A set of skills for providing person-centred support to older people in various settings, within the delegations of an established individualised plan.
This skill set is for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in Community Services, Health or a related field, work in various care and support roles and who wish to develop skills in providing person-centred support to older people, within the delegations of an established individualised plan.
Skill set Requirements (5 Units)
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Please note: To complete the practical assessment requirements of this qualification, you will need to undertake a period of relevant industry work placement.