Course Overview

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This qualification will provide you with the skills to follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing or other reason. ​ Learn the concepts and practices required to provide care and support and follow organisational procedures and complete workplace documents in an aged care residential setting.

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Entry Requirements

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Candidates to meet the following:

• Have or obtain a current National Police Check;

• Must be over he age of 18 years; and

• Unique Student Identifier; and

• Complete a Pre-enrolment quiz.

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Course Content

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The CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support is made up of 13 units of competency which consist of 7 core units and 6 elective units (Packaging Rules for the Ageing specialisation apply). Course duration is 34 weeks Classes are held 2 days per week Students to complete 4 weeks of work experience at an aged care facility. ​ Click to view course flyer.

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Fees

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For details of the enrolment fee and incidental costs, please click to access Benchmark College’s 2019 NSW Fee Schedule. Payment plans are available. ​ You can check if your are eligible for Smart and Skilled funding for this qualification by clicking here. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

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Pathways

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Qualification pathways that may be considered after successful completion include CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support or CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health. ​ Career Pathways that may be considered after successful completion are:

• Care worker
• Support worker
• Assistant in Nursing

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Delivery Options

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Classroom Based

• Delivered face to face at our training facilities: 140-142 Henry Street Penrith

• Classroom location is Penrith CBD.

Employment Based Traineeship

• Delivered fully on the job with workplace monitoring and assessment visits conducted by a Benchmark trainer.

• 12 months full time (part time traineeship also available, contact us for more information).

• Location for the training is at the trainee's employer.

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Assessment

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A range of assessment methods are used to give you the opportunity to show your skills in the best way possible. We use a range of assessment activities that meet the different needs of our students. These could include but not limited to:

• Written questions

• Case studies

• Role plays

• Projects

• Observation/demonstration

• Work based activities​

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