Society & Culture · Certificate III
113254E — CHC33021
Certificate III in Individual Support
The Certificate III in Individual Support reflects the role of support workers who provide person-centred care and assistance to individuals in community, home, residential, aged care and disability support settings.
Duration
52 weeks
Total course fee
AUD $12,000
Units
9 core & 6 elective units (15 total)
Mode & delivery
Full time, face to face
Course brief
About this course
The Certificate III in Individual Support reflects the role of support workers who provide person-centred care and assistance to individuals in community, home, residential, aged care and disability support settings.
Students develop the practical skills and knowledge required to support people to maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life while working under supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The course focuses on delivering individualised support, communication, legal and ethical practice, infection prevention and control, workplace health and safety, and supporting diverse individuals.
Learners gain industry-relevant experience through practical training and mandatory work placement in real care environments.
This qualification provides a pathway into the growing aged care, disability support, and home and community care sectors.
Program content
The training program covers 15 units of competency — 9 core units and 6 elective units — including practical training and mandatory work placement in real care environments.
Resources
Students are provided with learning materials, assessment resources, trainer support and access to practical learning activities designed to reflect current industry standards.
Reassessment
GITE provides students with opportunities for reassessment and additional support where required, in accordance with its assessment policies and procedures.
Recognition
Successful students will be awarded the nationally recognised qualification CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability). Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer may be available for eligible applicants.
Further study
- CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
- Diploma of Community Services
- Other qualifications within the Community Services and Health Training Package
Employment pathway
- Personal Care Assistant
- Disability Support Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Community Care Worker
- Home Care Assistant
- Aged Care Worker
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Respite Care Worker
- Community Support Worker
Course content
Units of competency
| Unit code | Unit title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support | Core |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | Core |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | Core |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia | Elective |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care | Elective |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Elective |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | Elective |
| CHCCCS033 | Identify and report abuse | Elective |
| CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family | Elective |
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