CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support

CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support 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.

To achieve this qualification, candidates must successfully complete at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency

This course may be completed through a Smart and Skilled Traineeship / Entitlement pathway or a fee for service enrolment.

Job Roles & Titles Relevant to this Qualification:

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification may include:

Care assistant / worker
Care service employees
Community care or support worker
Disability support worker
Driver or food services deliverer
Home care worker
Home maintenance worker
In-home respite giver
Personal care assistant
Personal care giver / worker
Planned activity assistant
Transport support worker

DELIVERY OPTIONS

Classroom / Blended (flexible)
Part-time classroom (optional)
Average classroom duration 14 weeks (plus placement)
Average enrolment duration 6 to 12 months

DELIVERY OPTIONS

Min avg of 21 hrs per week
Full Time term = 24 months (18 months where CHC30113 completed)
Open to New Entrant & existing workers

TRAINEESHIP REQUIREMENTS

Average weekly hours (15)
Nominal traineeship term (12 months)
New Entrant ONLY

TRAINING PATHWAYS

Fee for Service or SMART & Skilled Funded Training Pathways also available!

13 Units to be completed in total: 7 CORE and 6 ELECTIVE units of competency

Code	Title	Core / Elective
CHCCCS015	Provide individualised support	Core
CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing	Core
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	Core
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Core
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically	Core
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems	Core
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	Core
Group A electives – AGEING specialisation (3 units)
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people	Elective
CHCAGE005	Provide support to people living with dementia	Elective
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs	Elective
Group B electives – DISABILITY specialisation (4 units)
CHCDIS001	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach	Elective
CHCDIS002	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports	Elective
CHCDIS003	Support community participation and social inclusion	Elective
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability	Elective
Group C electives – HOME AND COMMUNITY specialisation (4 units)
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people	Elective
or
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability	Elective
*and the following 3 below*
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs	Elective
CHCCCS025	Support relationships with carers and families	Elective
CHCHCS001	Provide home and community support services	Elective

> HLTAID003 Provide first aid is available as an elective in all specialisations

There are multiple alternate electives available – please contact our office for a full list or to discuss your individual needs

Study Sessions available

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Classroom Sessions available

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How to Enrol

Please complete the following enrolment form online to enrol into the full qualification.

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Trainer Support

Students are able to contact their Trainer and Assessor through email and telephone during normal business hours. To ensure the quickest response time, the preferred method is via email.

Employment positions available

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