This qualification is nationally recorded on the Fiji National Qualifications Framework (FNQF) by the Higher Education Commission Fiji (HECF), and is also registered on the Pacific Register of Qualifications and Standards (PRQS).

Description

The course describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to organize, provide and monitor personal support services for a person within the limits established by an individualised plan.  The individualised plan refers to the support or service provision plan developed for the elderly accessing the service and may have different names in different organisations.  This programme also describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support and facilitating the elderly’s independence and wellbeing.

Career Opportunities

On completion of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging, Disability, Home and Community) you can pursue with this qualification.

• Aged Care Worker
• Disability Support Worker
• Personal Care Assistant
• Healthcare Assistant
• Residential Support Worker
• Home Care Worker
• Community Support Worker

Eligibility/Admission Requirements

1. Pass in senate recognized year 12 or equivalent with English and or,
2. Meet the university mature student admission criteria and or,
3. Have at least 1 year relevant work experience

Delivery mode: Face to face

Length of Programme

Full Time: 1 year

Course Information

This programme has a total of Seven (7) courses.

This programme will be delivered through Cohort basis and will be advertised on the USP Pacific Technical and Further Education Facebook page.