Certificate III in Individual Support
Course Overview
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 individualised plan to provide person-centred 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-centred support.?
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of ?work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the respective units of competency.?
You can apply for the recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (Credit and/or Recognition of Prior Learning). The granting of Credit or RPL may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. Please refer to our ‘International Student Handbook’ for more details.
Course Structure
Students must complete the following units of competency:
Core:
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
Electives:
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Minimum Age to Apply | 18 years of age or above at the time of enrolment |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Must have completed year 12 or equivalent.
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| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Have the required English language proficiency such as an overall IELTS** score of 6.0 with no individual band score of less than 5.5 (test results must be not more than two (2) years old). |
| English Language Requirements | English language proficiency can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following: |
Career Opportunities
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability specialisation) is a course suitable for international students who are seeking to pursue a career in the community services sector. This qualification enables the student to seek employment in various job 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 and so on.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their higher education in a range of areas, including the Certificate IV in Ageing Support and Certificate IV in Disability Support qualifications.