Certificate III in Individual Support

Provider:
Course Code:
CHC33015
CRICOS Code:
029051E
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
51-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Box Hill, Victoria, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 15,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Semesterly

Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. 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

Course Structure

The following 13 units of competency must be completed to achieve this qualification. 

  1. CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
  2. CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being 
  3. CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services 
  4. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 
  5. CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 
  6. HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 
  7. HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care 
  8. CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia 
  9. CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people 
  10. CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs 
  11. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 
  12. CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families 
  13. HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements Have completed Year 12 or equivalent qualification. 

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum) Have obtained an IELTS band score of at least 5.5 – or equivalent test score.
English Language Requirements

English Language proficiency can be shown by:

  • Having completed a Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level Training Package course in Australia

OR

  • Having completed any Certificate III or Certificate IV in ESL or EAL from the ESL/EAL Framework (VIC)

Career Opportunities

  • In Home Respite Worker
  • Nurse’s Aide
  • Community Access Coordinator
  • Planned activity assistant
  • Accommodation Support Worker
  • Care Service Employee
  • Community care worker

Internship or Work Placements

120 total work placement hours.

Students will need to obtain a National Police Check and HLTAID011 Provide First aid before commencement of their work-placement.

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