CHC33015

Certificate III in

Individual Support

CRICOS 90551A

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. 

Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. 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This course is superseded and expired on 21 November 2023. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the CHC33021 when it is available.

DURATION

44 weeks – Full Time 

including work placement

MODE OF STUDY

On Campus

WORK PLACEMENT

160 Hours

STATE SUBSIDIES

Domestic Students

Available 

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VET STUDENT LOANS

Unavailable 

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INTAKE DATES

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
  • 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
Note: If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as an industry will not accept students without a clear record. This requirement is not negotiable. Please note, in Victoria, this includes any offence that may have occurred up to 10 years ago and will show offences that state they are “without conviction”.

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 11 or equivalent level of study or mature aged entry

  • Minimum English level of IELTS 5.5 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
  • 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
Note: If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as an industry will not accept students without a clear record. This requirement is not negotiable. Please note, in Victoria, this includes any offence that may have occurred up to 10 years ago and will show offences that state they are “without conviction”. 

Further study pathways

After achieving CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support, students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following courses:

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
 HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

Employment Opportunities

After achieving CHC33015 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

CHCCCS015     Provide individualised support

CHCCCS023     Support independence and well being

CHCCOM005     Communicate and work in health or community services

CHCDIV001     Work with diverse people

CHCLEG001     Work legally and ethically

HLTAAP001     Recognise healthy body systems

HLTWHS002     Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

CHCAGE002     Implement falls prevention strategies

HLTINF006  Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

CHCAGE001     Facilitate the empowerment of older people

CHCAGE005     Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCCCS011     Meet personal support needs

CHCCCS025     Support relationships with carers and families