Do you enjoy supporting people and making a difference in people’s lives? Then this course is for you.

This qualification reflects the role of support workers in the community and/or residential setting following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require assistance due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

This qualification includes:

• Assisting and improving the quality of life of people with a disability and the elderly
• Helping your clients to live with respect and dignity and maintain as much independence for as long as possible

Employment opportunities with this qualification are:

• Care Worker/Assistant
• Residential Care Worker
• Accommodation Support Worker
• Home Care Assistant

What will you achieve from completing this course?

• A nationally recognised CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support
• Skills and knowledge required to provide care for elderly clients and administer related tasks
• Skills to apply and follow legislative requirements in the care industry

What you need to know about this course:

• New students are expected to attend a mandatory college orientation before you start your course. Orientation times and dates will be advised after enrolment.
• Classes commence at the beginning of week 1 of each school term
• There is no training during school holidays
• Students will be accepted into the class throughout the term
• You will need to plan for approximately 5-8 hours a week at home to complete assessment tasks
• Private Facebook groups are used to share resources and learning
• Resources are provided by SGSCC
• Student lounge available
• WiFi is available

What resources do you need to study from home?

• A computer with internet access
• Email access
• Facebook account

Course entry requirements:

• Current National Police Check (arranged through SGSCC)
• Complete an SGSCC English language, literacy and numeracy assessment to determine that the student has sufficient skills to successfully complete the course
• Access to computer/internet
• Facebook account for private class communication and access to learning resources (assistance creating an account can be arranged through SGSCC)
• Note taking materials
• Attend work placement (arranged by SGSCC) and be workplace assessed (minimum 120 hours)
• Unique Student Identifier (can be arranged through SGSCC)
• There are no formal educational requirements for entry into this course
• Recognition for units may be granted based on previous learning, studies, work and/or life experiences

Do you need to complete any work placement hours?

• Yes, you need to complete 120 hours (15 days) in a care service facility.
• You will work as a student (unpaid) during work placement.
• SGSCC also offers a simulated learning environment.
• Before commencing work placement, you will be required to get a current national criminal record check to allow you to work in a care service facility. SGSCC will assist you with this application process.

Will you need to sit for any exams?

• No. This is a competency-based course
• Tell us, then show us you understand and are able to implement the learning you have received
• You will be required to competently complete assessment tasks for all 13 units of learning

Assessments are made up by a range of:

• Case studies
• Demonstration
• Portfolio of evidence
• Presentation
• Questions & answers
• Research report

To be deemed competent:

• You will receive clear assessment instructions
• You must complete all assessments to a satisfactory standard as set by your trainer
• These are assessed by your trainer
• Opportunities will be provided for trainers to support students and to resubmit their assessments if required

When you have completed and been deemed competent you can:

• Progress with SGSCC to the CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability, CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support or the CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services.

Fee and Payment options:

• $1,750 (maximum Smart and Skilled student fee)
• $3,000 (fee for those who are ineligible for Smart and Skilled)
• Pay in full or interest-free monthly payment plan available
• By Cash, EFTPOS, Visa or MasterCard

Delivery Overview:

• Duration: 3 Term Course
• Days: Mondays & Tuesdays 9.30am-3pm
• Units of Learning: 13
• Requirements: 15 days of work placement
• Monthly Intake: Yes

Time for you to enrol:

• The WorkSkills team are available to take your enquiry or enrolment on 02 8543 7412 during business hours
• At the Jannali Office Reception (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)

Eligibility for Subsided Training under the Smart & Skilled Training Program:

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government under the Smart & Skilled Training Program. To be eligible you must be

• an Australian Citizen/Perm Resident/NZ citizen/humanitarian visa holder
• aged 15 years or older, and
• live or work in New South Wales, and
• no longer be at school or equivalent

See Smart & Skilled page for further information.

Eligibility for “Skilling for Recovery” - Fee-Free nationally accredited training:

Skilling for Recovery is a NSW Government initiative to deliver JobTrainer funding in NSW. It provides free certificate, diploma and short course training to eligible applicants. If you meet the Smart & Skilled Program eligibility above and one of the following you could complete this course fee free:

• Unemployed (with or without a benefit); or
• At risk of unemployment; or
• 17-24 years old (employed or not)

See Skilling for Recovery page for further information.

Time for you to enrol:

• The WorkSkills team are available to take your enquiry or enrolment on 02 8543 7412 during business hours
• At the Jannali Office Reception (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)

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