Certificate-III in Individual Support

Provider:

Lead College

Course Code:

CHC33015

CRICOS Code:

097221G

Qualification Level:

Certificate

Course Area:

Health and Medicine

Duration:

52-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Course Fees:

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Delivery Mode:

On Campus, Online Delivery

Target:

International

Intake:

Monthly

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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.

PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS No pre-requisite requirement for this qualification as per course training package.

Course Structure

The CHC33015 Certificate III In Individual Support requires the completion of the following 13 Units (including 7 core and 6 electives).

Core units

CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

CHCDIV001 Work with Diverse People

HLTAAP001 Recognise Healthy Body Systems

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in Health or Community Services

CHCLEG001 Work Legally and Ethically

CHCCCS023 Support Independence and well Being

Elective units

CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people

CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centered behaviour supports

CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families

CHCCCS011 Meet Personal Support needs

HLTAID011 Provide first aid

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Minimum Age to Apply	Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement
Academic Entry Requirements	Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance. Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution Must have the ability to undertake a work placement at an aged care, home and community care, disability care or community service organisation.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Age to Apply

Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement

Academic Entry Requirements

Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.

Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution

Must have the ability to undertake a work placement at an aged care, home and community care, disability care or community service organisation.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 5.5 with no band less that 5.0 or equivalent, such as: IBT 46 PTE Academic 42 CAE 162 OET B Duolingo 90 General English Upper Intermediate MOI Certificate Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution

Pathway

Certificate III in Individual Support+Diploma of Community Services
Certificate III in Individual Support+Certificate IV in Ageing Support+Diploma of Community Services
Certificate III in Individual Support+Certificate IV in Disability+Diploma of Community Services

Career Opportunities

This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:

In Home Respite Worker, Nurse’s Aide, Community Access Coordinator, Planned Activity Assistant, Accommodation Support Worker, Care Service Employee, Community Care Worker, Food Services Deliverer, Disability Service Officer, Care Assistant, Client Assistant, Care Worker, Community House Worker, Home Care Assistant ,Residential Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Senior Personal Care Assistant, Transport Support Worker, Field Officer (Community Services), Family Support Worker, School Support Officer (Disability), Residential Aide.