Certificate III in Individual Support
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC33015
CRICOS Code:
0100455
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 6,500 - 8,500 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Weekly
Course Overview
This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to offer individual care to persons in the home, community, or health care setting. Our Certificate III Individual Support (CHC33015) is government-approved and fully accredited.
You'll study how to promote independence and well-being, as well as gain a variety of technical skills and transferrable abilities such as communication and teamwork. This specialised course will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to encourage community involvement and social inclusion for people with impairments. Our highly qualified instructors give one-on-one coaching and assistance to guarantee you have the information and skills necessary to thrive in the profession.
Course Structure
The Certificate III Individual Support (CHC33015) course has 13 total units of competency, including 7 core units and 6 elective units.
This course is offered on a full-time basis over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks term time and 12 weeks of holidays. During term students attend scheduled classes for 15 hours per week. Students are required to undertake additional independent study, homework and assessment outside of class time. The approximate delivery hours for this course are:
- Structured classes: 15 hours per week = 600 hours
- Independent study: 10 hours per week = 400 hours
- Total course hours: 1,000
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Minimum Australian Year 12 Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or foreign equivalent). |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Minimum English proficiency must match up to an IELTS of 5.5 (overall band) or equivalent. |
Pathway
- Cert III IS+DipCS
- Cert III IS+DipCS
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this qualification may provide career opportunities including:
- Personal Care Worker
- Personal Carer
- Direct Care Worker
- Home Help Worker
- Support Worker
- Respite Care Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service provider
Internship or Work Placements
This course includes practical placement requirements.