Certificate III in Individual Support
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC33015
CRICOS Code:
102358K
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
39-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Queensland (FORTITUDE VALLEY)
Course Fee:
$16,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
January, April, July, October
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualized 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 are to be completed:
Core
- CHCCCS015 Provide individualized support
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTAAP001 Recognize healthy body systems
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Must have completed at least the equivalent of Year 11. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | International students must be at least 18 years of age |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | These students must also have an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old). Students must also participate in a course entry interview to demonstrate their suitability for the course. International Students may not be required to provide evidence of English Language competence where documented evidence can be provided to demonstrate any of the following: the student was educated for 5 years in an English speaking country. the student has completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO. the student has successfully completed an English Placement Test. the student has successfully completed a foundation course in Australia the student has successfully completed their High School in English Language. |
Pathway
- Cert3Indv+Cert4Age
- Cert3Indv+Cert4Age+DipCos
Career Opportunities
Students who complete this course may be able to seek potential employment in community service industry. Such roles includes:
- Direct support worker in aged care
- Disability
- Home and community care
Internship or Work Placement
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Students must undergo police clearance and required vaccination/immunisations before the placement which will be at the student’s own cost.