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CHC33021 CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT

Course Overview

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.

This course includes a work placement of 120 hours to be completed within the course duration.

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

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Course Intakes

July, August

Course Duration

52 Weeks

Delivery Mode

Face to Face

Level

Level V

 Aims and learning outcomes

  • Knowledge and skills to support and maintain personal care and wellbeing of people living in an age care facility or home.
  • Skills and Knowledge to effectively operate as a Care worker in an age care facility including private, public, retirement villages, nursing homes and hostels under supervision.
  • Knowledge of fundamental policies, procedures, and practices required to carry out activities related to an individualised plan.
  • During the training you will undertake theory components via classroom, E-learning and practical component in our well-designed simulated workplace environment.

Career pathway

  • Care worker or assistant
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Residential Support Worker
  • Home care assistant
  • Personal care assistant
  • Community Worker
  • In-Home Respite Worker

Delivery Method

Face to Face – 3 days per week (20 hours)

Entry Requirements

To enroll in this course, students must:

  • Be 18 years or older at the time of commencement.
  • Have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent.
  • Provide evidence of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
  • Hold a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier).

Pre-Enrolment Requirements:

All students must complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to enrolment. The test assesses your foundational skills in learning, reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy at ACSF Level 3. This test helps us identify if additional learning support is required

  • Learning – Level 3,
  • Reading – Level 3,
  • Writing – Level 3,
  • Oral Communication – Level 3
  • Numeracy – Level 3

Course Content

Core – 9 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– 6 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.

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