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Certificate III in Individual Support

• Course Code: CHC33021
• CRICOS Code: B

Faculty

• Community Services

Delivery Mode

• Blended

Duration

• 52 Weeks

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in community, home, or residential care settings who work under supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Graduates will follow individualised plans to provide person-centred support to individuals who may require assistance due to ageing, disability, or other circumstances.

Participants will be responsible for their own outputs within the scope of their job roles and delegations, applying a range of factual, technical, and procedural knowledge. Skills acquired must be executed in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice.

To achieve this qualification, candidates must complete at least 120 hours of work as specified in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
• Prospective students may be required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and/or a pre-enrolment interview.
• Completion of Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling, or a Certificate III or higher qualification from an Australian institution.
• Demonstration of English proficiency at an IELTS level of 6.0 overall, with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent assessments.
• Basic digital literacy, including proficiency in using the internet and common software applications for academic purposes.
• Ability to participate in training within a simulated workplace environment and perform manual handling tasks.

Award Requirements

Candidates are entitled to the Certificate after successfully completing all units of the course. Those who partially complete the course will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units in which they are deemed competent.

Career Pathway

Upon completion of this course, candidates may pursue employment opportunities such as:

• 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
• 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

Vocational Placement

Learners are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of work placement in an aged care, home and community care, disability care, or community service organisation within Australia.

Pathway From Qualification

After completing the Certificate III in Individual Support, candidates may choose to progress to:

• CHC43015: Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• CHC43115: Certificate IV in Disability (Superseded)
• CHC52015: Diploma of Community Services

Units of Competency

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support requires the completion of the following units (including 9 core and 6 elective units):

Core Units

• CHCCCS031: Provide individualised support
• CHCCCS038: Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• CHCCCS040: Support independence and wellbeing
• CHCCCS041: Recognise healthy body systems
• CHCCOM005: Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001: Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG001: Work legally and ethically
• HLTINF006: Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• HLTWHS002: Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

• CHCAGE011: Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCAGE013: Work effectively in aged care
• CHCPAL003: Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• CHCDIS011: Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
• CHCDIS012: Support community participation and social inclusion
• CHCDIS020: Work effectively in disability support