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Course overview

Certificate III
in Individual Support

Build practical skills for a career in aged care, disability and community support.

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About the qualification

Support people to live with dignity and independence.

This qualification prepares learners to provide person-centred support to individuals who require assistance due to ageing, disability or other needs in home, community and residential care settings.

Learners develop practical skills to promote independence, dignity, wellbeing and social inclusion while working under supervision and following individual support plans and relevant workplace procedures.

Work placementA minimum of 120 hours is required to achieve the qualification.

What you will study

Course units

The qualification comprises 9 core units and 6 elective units.

01

Core units

9 units

  1. CHCCCS031 Provide Individualized Support
  2. CHCCCS038 Facilitate the Empowerment of People Receiving Support
  3. CHCCCS040 Support Independence and Wellbeing
  4. CHCCCS041 Recognize Healthy Body Systems
  5. CHCCOM005 Communicate and Work in Health or Community Services
  6. CHCDIV001 Work with Diverse People
  7. CHCLEG001 Work Legally and Ethically
  8. HLTINF006 Apply Basic Principles and Practices of Infection Prevention and Control
  9. HLTWHS002 Follow Safe Work Practices for Direct Client Care
02

Elective units

6 units

  1. CHCAGE011 Provide Support to People Living with Dementia
  2. CHCAGE013 Work Effectively in Aged Care
  3. CHCPAL003 Deliver Care Services Using a Palliative Approach
  4. CHCDIS011 Contribute to Ongoing Skills Development Using a Strengths-Based Approach
  5. CHCDIS012 Support Community Participation and Social Inclusion
  6. CHCDIS020 Work Effectively in Disability Support
01 / Learning

Mode of delivery

  • Blended learning for eligible offshore students.
  • Vocational placement or internship in India, subject to approved arrangements and applicable training requirements.
02 / Eligibility

Entry requirements

General

  • Minimum age: 18 years at course commencement.
  • Ability to perform the role's required practical tasks, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.

Academic and English

  • Completion of Class XII (Year 12).
  • IELTS Academic 6.0 or an accepted equivalent, subject to the provider's admission policy.
03 / Next steps

Career opportunities

Graduates may pursue entry-level opportunities in aged care, disability support, residential care and community support, subject to employer requirements in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

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