Academic Requirement

(1) Successful completion of Australian Year 10 or the Australian/overseas equivalent is mandatory. Students must be 18 years old and above.

English Requirement

• English language tests: Students must achieve an English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with no score lower than 5.0 for all courses.
  * For equivalent English language tests see https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility
  or refer to the following English Language Test Equivalency Table; or
• MIA Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN): The student is required to complete the MIA Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test to ensure that the student has the ability to complete the course;

Additional Entry Requirements:

• Meet Student Visa requirements

English Language Test Equivalency Table

*On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from tests taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes.

**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge English C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based formats received prior to 12 February 2024 are also accepted.

The program comprises of the following 15 units of competency:

Core Units

• CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
• CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
• CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy body systems
• CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
• HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units (AGEING, HOME AND Community Specialisation)

• CHCDIS020 – Work effectively in disability support
• CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
• CHCDIS011 – Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
• CHCDIS012 – Support community participation and social inclusion

On successful completion of the program, learners will be awarded with
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community).

• 20 hours Face-to-Face delivery per week for 52 weeks duration
• 40 hours Face-to-Face delivery per week for 26 weeks fast-track duration

Supervised Activities (Face-to-face, classroom)

The delivery is classroom-based with students completing in-class activities, presentations, discussion, and assessment tasks which include:

• practice exercises that reinforce the required practical skills.
• learning activities in the training environment in small groups and pairs.
• using textbooks, reference material and handouts to support learning.
• independent reading, preparation, and learning exercises.
• assessment tasks.

Learning styles are catered to by using whiteboard illustrations, multimedia presentations, oral instructions with handouts and interactive learning through role plays, case studies and supervising the practical implementation of skills.

Delivery had been timetabled to ensure students develop theoretical skills and knowledge and demonstrate practical skills in a class situation before commencing project assessment tasks.

The institute’s assessment methods include:

• Written assignments,
• Written and Oral questioning,
• Observation,
• Work-based projects.
• RPL

An application can be made for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) when the student believes that they have already attained the necessary skills and competencies elsewhere (work, other study etc.) or have an equivalent qualification or part of a qualification. MIA recognises the AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other RTOs and grants credit for these towards an award where applicable. The application for RPL and/or Credit Transfer should be lodged prior to or immediately after the enrolment.

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The following academic and employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:

• Students can enrol in Australian Universities to continue and pursue this career path. They can apply their knowledge and skills gained whilst in Australia to make a difference in their home country or seek to live and work anywhere in the world. In addition, international students who work in the community services field can formalise their work experience with a recognised Australian training certification, so they can tap into the jobs that are available in the industry.
• Job opportunities for international students for professional roles such as Senior Personal Care Assistant, Care Assistant, Accommodation Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Community Access Coordinator, Community Care Worker, Community House Worker, Residential Care Worker, Food Services Deliverer, Transport Support Worker, In Home Respite Worker, Disability Service Officer, Care Worker, Client Assistant, School Support Officer (Disability), Family Support Worker, Care Service Employee, Planned Activity Assistant, Residential Aide, Field Officer (Community Services), Nurse’s Aide, Home Care Assistant.

In summary, the completion of this qualification can allow students to work in community services job roles for a diversity of employers across community, home, or residential care setting related fields such as Senior Personal Care Assistant, Care Assistant, Accommodation Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Community Access Coordinator, Community Care Worker, Community House Worker, Residential Care Worker, Food Services Deliverer, Transport Support Worker, In Home Respite Worker, Disability Service Officer, Care Worker, Client Assistant, School Support Officer (Disability), Family Support Worker, Care Service Employee, Planned Activity Assistant, Residential Aide, Field Officer (Community Services), Nurse’s Aide, Home Care Assistant.

Note:
(i) The institute does NOT guarantee a successful education assessment outcome for the student or intending student.
(ii) The institute does NOT guarantee a successful employment outcome for the student or intending student.
(iii) The institute does NOT guarantee a migration outcome from undertaking any course offered by the registered provider.

Prior to Placement, you will need to receive and provide evidence of the following checks:

• You must complete your online NDIS Worker Screening Clearance application at this link – NDIS Worker Screening Unit (WSU), and nominate MIA as your employer. There is no cost to students. MIA will verify each student.
• Students must also complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Online Modules (4 modules/approximately 90 minutes in total). Upon completion, students will need to provide their Certificate of Completion to both MIA and their placement provider.
• Annual Influenza Vaccination – needs to be undertaken by 1 May each year for attendance at Aged Care facilities/settings
• For placement at a Queensland Health Facility – up to date COVID-19 Vaccination

Some Aged Care organisations may require Hepatitis B immunisation