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Mode of study
Face-to-face on campus blended with Online delivery.
Assessment methods may include Written questions, Project, Role play, Case studies, Report writing, Portfolio, Observations and Practical placement.
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Work Placement
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work in an approved workplace.
Delivery location
Classroom based Face to Face delivery Location (On campus) 131 Johnston Street Fitzroy, Vic, 3065
Other delivery locations available subject to sufficient number of learners.
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Course Fee
Classroom
$6,000
National Code: CHC33015
Course Duration: 52 weeks
Core Units: 7
Elective Units: 6
Level: Certificate III
What does an Individual Support worker do?
Individual Support workers are also known as Aged or Disability Care Workers, Personal Care Worker or Personal Carer. People in these roles provide general assistance, care and emotional support for aged or disabled people in their own homes and in aged and disability residential care.
Qualification Description
This 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. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers 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.