Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, 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,...

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Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Course Code

CHC33021, 111833B

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Domestic Fees

$3,380 per year

International Fees

$6,300 per year

About this course

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, 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. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. 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.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however students will be required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment prior to enrolment.

Students must also have:

National Police Clearance (no more than 6 months old at commencement of course)
Working With Children Check.
Proof of citizenship (passport, birth certificate), USI

For International student entry requirements, please refer to the 'International Students' tab.

Study locations

Belmont

Bunbury

Career pathways

Occupational titles may include:

Personal Care Giver
Respite Care Worker
Food Services Worker
Accommodation Support Worker

Course structure

Total number of units of competency = 15

Core - 9 units

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

Electives - 6 units (Disability) *

CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS011 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCDIS012 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCDIS020 Provide First Aid

* Electives are subject to change due to industry requirements or delivery type.