Certificate III in Individual Support
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Certificate III in
Individual Support (Ageing and disability)
CRICOS 114351G
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.
DURATION
36 weeks – Full Time
including work placement
MODE OF STUDY
On Campus
WORK PLACEMENT
120 Hours
VET STUDENT LOANS
Unavailable
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TUITION FEES
INTAKE DATES
Entry Requirements
pathways & Employment
UNITS OF STUDY
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate III level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
- Successful completion of Year 10 or the equivalent level of study or mature aged entry
- Participate in a Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Undertake a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine suitability for admission and identify support needs.
- A reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out manual handling
- Moderate level of computer literacy required
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Candidates must be aged 18 or older
- Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine
Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:
- A National Police Check (NPC)
- A NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
- Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
- Aged care sector screening clearance
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate III level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
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Successful completion of year 11 or equivalent level of study or mature aged entry
- Minimum English level of IELTS 6.0* or equivalent. Candidates originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test. For information on student visa assessment levels, refer to Department of Home Affairs www.homeaffairs.gov.au
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Applicants must be aged 18 or above
- Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine
- A reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out manual handling
- Moderate level of computer literacy required
Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:
- A National Police Check (NPC)
- A NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
- Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
- Aged care sector screening clearance
Further study pathways
After achieving CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following courses:
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
Employment Opportunities
After achieving CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following courses:
- Aged care worker
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Personal Care Assistant
- Personal Care Worker
- Respite Care Worker
Core Units
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
Elective Units
CHCAGE013
Work effectively in aged care
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion