Certificate III in Individual Support
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC33021
CRICOS Code:
090851M
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
Blended Delivery
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
Monthly
Course Overview
CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support reflects the role of workers in thecommunity, 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.
NOTE: Student may choose between the following specialisations for this course:
- Ageing
- Disability
- Home & Community
- Ageing, Disability
- Ageing, Home & Community
Course Structure
The following 13 units of competency must be completed to achieve this qualification:
Core Units
- CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
NOTE: Units are subject to change based on chosen specialisation.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Successful completion of Australian Year 10 or equivalent. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | A minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent is required.
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Pathway
- Cert III Ind Supp + Cert IV Age Supp
- Cert III Ind Supp + Dip Com Ser
- Cert III Ind Supp + Cert IV Age Supp + Dip Com Ser
Career Opportunities
Potential career opportunities include:
- 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
- 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
- Residential Aide
Internship or Work Placements
To achieve this qualification, students must have completed at least 120 hours of unpaid work (vocational placement) as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.