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Enquire nowThis course is delivered by Orange International College Pty. Ltd. | ABN : 15 167 063 596 | RTO No : 41315
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Orange College adopts a blended learning model, combining 70% face-to-face delivery with 30% Guided Online Learning and Training (GOLT) to provide flexibility
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This qualification will be delivered as full-time study over the course of 17 weeks including 2 weeks as breaks/holidays. The duration may vary based on the mode of delivery and/or RPL and CT
For more information, please visit our website www.orange.edu.au or contact 1300069642
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualized plan to provide person-centered support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. 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-centered support.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Source: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC33021
Students who complete this course can expect to gain the skills and knowledge to be in a possible career path that includes the following:
- Care Assistant
- Disability Support Worker
- Aged Care Worker
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Residential Support Worker
- Individual Support Worker
- Nursing Aide
- Community Support Worker
- Respite Care Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Residential Aide
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 15 units of competency, including 9 core units, 6 elective units consisting of:
- At least 3 units from those units listed under Group A or B
- The remaining units from any of the Groups A, B or C below
Packaging for each specialization:
- All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
- All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
- All Group A and all Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability).
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