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    Course Features

    Duration 35 Weeks
    Certificate Yes
    Assessments Yes

    CHC33021 - CRICOS 112485J

    Certificate III in Individual Support

    The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support 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.

     

    To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

     

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

     


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    Core 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 and community services
    • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
    • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
    • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
    • HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control **

     

    Elective Units

    • CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with Dementia **
    • 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
    • CHCCCS036 – Support relationships with carer and family
    • CHCCCS001-Address the needs of people with chronic disease

     

     

    VOCATIONAL PLACEMENTS 

    Students will be required to complete a mandatory vocational placement in an ageing or disability support workplace. CTI could assist with finding suitable vocational placement with our partners in the industry.

     

    * This unit requires a commitment of 120 hours of direct support work in at least one aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation.

    ** Those units of competency where the skills must be demonstrated in an approved facility and/or workplace.

     

     

    Duration

    35 weeks [2 weeks break]

    (9 Core units, 6 Electives - Total 15 Units)

     

    Intake Dates

    Please contact college staff for intake dates.

     

    Entry Requirements

    There are no entry requirements for the individual units of competencies that make up this qualification, however CTI have the following entry requirements specific:

    • English level evidence (Advanced level/IELTS 6.0/PTE overall 50)
    • 18 years and above with a High School Certificate (Year 12)
    • Physically capability for manual handling activities
    • A verified copy of qualifications & transcripts is required to accompany your application
    • Qualification & transcripts need to be verified by CTI’s approved student recruitment agent to confirm their genuine status.

     

    Specific Requirements

    Students will need to source the following equipment on their own:

    • Black leather enclosed shoes (nursing shoes) *
    • Black pants

     

    CTI will provide students with the following:

    • Name Tag
    • Polo shirt with logo
    • Logbook

     

    Study Requirement

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

     

    Delivery Mode

    • Face to Face in the classroom
    • Mandatory vocational placement

     

    Qualification Outcome

    CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

     

    Course Pathways

    Students successfully completing this course may enter further study at Certificate IV or Diploma level at CTI or an Australian Apprenticeship pathway. Individuals may progress to CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, or could progress to a wide range of other qualifications in aged care or community services industry fields.

     

    Career Outcomes

    • Support worker, Family Supporter worker
    • Disability Service Officer, Residential Support worker
    • In home Respite worker
    • Personal care worker in the community and/or residential setting
    • Supervisor or Team Leaders in the community and/or residential setting

     

    Fees

    Please contact college staff for fees.