| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-04-15 | - |
Program Overview
The Certificate III in Individual Support at Victoria University prepares students for a career in aged care or disability support. Through practical skills and knowledge, students learn to provide individualized support, maintain personal care, and work safely and ethically. Specializations include ageing, disability, or both. Graduates can pursue roles such as care assistant, support worker, or disability support worker.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Discover a meaningful career working in aged care or disability support by studying the Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33021 at Victoria University. With a focus on practical skills and essential knowledge, this course equips you to work as a support or care worker in a variety of settings. You can choose to specialise in ageing and/or disability. Through classroom-based learning, e-learning and a practical work placement with support from our experienced, qualified trainers, you'll learn to:
- provide individualised support, both physical and social
- maintain personal care
- recognise healthy body systems
- work with diverse people
- work safely, legally and ethically. Whether you're starting out in the healthcare industry or looking to upskill, the Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33021 will provide you with the tools and experience you need to thrive in this fulfilling and in-demand profession.
Outline:
The Polytechnic currently offers the following specialisation(s):
- Ageing;
- Disability; and
- Ageing and Disability.
Specialisation - Ageing
To be awarded the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), a student must successfully complete fifteen (15) units, comprising of:
- nine (9) core units, and;
- six (6) elective units, of which:
- - all Group A electives must be selected; and
- - remaining electives can be selected from Groups A, B or C.
Specialisation - Disability
To be awarded the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), a student must successfully complete fifteen (15) units, comprising of:
- nine (9) core units, and;
- six (6) elective units, of which:
- - all Group B electives must be selected; and
- - remaining electives can be selected from Groups A, B or C.
Specialisation - Ageing and Disability
To be awarded the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability), a student must successfully complete Fifteen (15) units, comprising of:
- nine (9) core units, and;
- six (6) elective units, of which:
Careers:
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, care and support workers follow individualised plans to provide support to people who require assistance due to age, disability or other reasons. Following the Certificate III in Individual Support, you could look apply for a role as:
- care assistant
- care worker
- personal care assistant
- residential care worker
- support worker
- disability support worker.
Entry Requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. All applicants are required to complete the following to determine suitability for admission: • Complete a Pre-training Review (PTR); and • Undertake a literacy and numeracy assessment.
Practical Placement:
For employment and practical placement purposes, this vocational sector typically requires: • A current and satisfactory Police Record Check • A current and valid NDIS Worker Screening Check • Evidence of influenza vaccination • Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination (unless an exception applies): • Fully vaccinated if under 18 years old • Fully vaccinated (booster) if 18 years and over, see here for further information: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/vaccination-for-healthcare-workers
