National Code: CHC33021
Certificate III in Individual Support
CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support
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The CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support provides the essential knowledge and practical skills to begin a career in the community services and aged care sectors. This nationally recognised qualification prepares learners to support people who require assistance due to ageing, disability, or other circumstances, helping them maintain independence and improve their quality of life. Through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on workplace experience, learners will develop the confidence to provide person-centred care in various settings. It includes mandatory work placement to ensure practical experience.
This CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. 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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Duration: Approx. 12 months
Delivery Mode: Blended + Work Placement
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Completing this unit, learners can support roles such as:
Accommodation Support Worker, Care Service Employee, Care Worker, Care assistant, Client Assistant, Community Access Coordinator, Community House Worker, Community care worker, Disability Service Officer, Family Support Worker, Field Officer (Community Services), Food Services Deliverer, Home care assistant, In Home Respite Worker, Nurse’s Aide, Planned activity assistant, Residential Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Residential aide, School Support Officer (Disability), Senior Personal Care Assistant, Transport Support Worker.
These roles are in high demand across Australia’s health and community services sectors, offering excellent opportunities for career growth.
Total number of units: 15
Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Individual Support.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation as outlined below.
Packaging for each specialisation:
All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
All Group A and all Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability).
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units:
Elective units – Group A – AGEING specialisation:
Elective units – Group B – DISABILITY specialisation:
Elective units – Group C – Other electives:
CHCAGE007 | Recognise and report risk of falls |
CHCAGE012 | Provide food services |
CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
CHCCCS001 | Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
CHCCCS033 | Identify and report abuse |
CHCCCS034 | Facilitate independent travel |
CHCCCS035 | Support people with autism spectrum disorder |
CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family |
CHCCCS037 | Visit client residence |
CHCCCS042 | Prepare meals |
CHCCCS043 | Support positive mealtime experiences |
CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
CHCDIS013 | Assist with communication using augmentative and alternative communication methods |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCGRP001 | Support group activities |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication |
HLTOHC007 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
Course Delivery Mode
Entry Requirements
To enrol in CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support, students must:
Requirements to work in Disability or Aged Care
Assessment Methods
Get your certificate in NSW, QLD, and VIC.
Flexible payment plans available. Please contact us at
admin@australianacademy.edu.au
Fees:
A non-refundable Enrolment fee of $250 plus the cost of the course as follows
*Terms and Condition apply varies in different state and RTO training delivery
Are you eligible for subsidised training?
You may be eligible to enrol under a government subsidised option, your fees will be in accordance with the funding requirements as defined by the relevant funding body. Please speak to the enrolment officer for further details.
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