Human Services

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Statement of Attainment towards or Certificate CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

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.

Hours 240 (360 hours for full qualification) Training Package CHC and HLT
Type VET Board Developed Course Work Placement Mandatory 120 hours
Unit Value

2 unit Preliminary

2 unit HSC

 SBAT Opportunity to complete a School Based Traineeship and gain credit towards the HSC
Specialisation Yes – required for full qualification Recognition National AQF and HSC Qualification
HSC Exam Yes ATAR Yes

ASSESSMENT

This course is competency based and the student’s performance is assessed against prescribed industry standards. Assessment methods may include:

  • Observation 
  • Student demonstration
  • Questioning
  • Written tasks
  • Tests

DUTIES AND TASKS OF A NURSE - ENROLLED

    • Assist with initial and ongoing health assessments and the maintenance of patients' health
    • Observe, measure and record patients' conditions - temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
    • Report changes in patients' conditions
    • Attend to patients' hygiene & comfort by assisting with bathing, showering, dressing and bed-making
    • Assist patients with meals when required
    • Assist patients with rehabilitation exercises and programmes 
    • Assist in emergency situations 
  • Assist in educating on health & lifestyle issues
  • Maintain a safe environment for patients and assist with the prevention of injuries

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Good communication skills
  • Tolerant, patient and tactful when dealing with people of different backgrounds, ages and cultures
  • Able to follow instructions precisely
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to cope with the physical and psychological demands of the job
  • Able to solve problems and make decisions

FURTHER STUDY

  • Certificate IV in Ageing Support 
  • Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
  • Diploma of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Nursing

JOB ROLES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS

  • Aged Care Worker
  • Disability Services Worker
  • Personal Caregiver
  • Residential Disability Support Worker
  • Respite Care Worker

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