The CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support reflects the role of workers in the Aged Care, Disability or Home and Community care setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to age or disability. 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.
This qualification is suitable for Workplace Traineeship Arrangements, with User Choice funded places available for eligible workers, and federal government incentives available for employers of eligible new and existing workers.
Entry Criteria
Participants are required to undertake a minimum of 120 hours workplace training as part of this course.
Participants are required to provide a recent (no less than 6 months old) National Police Clearance prior to undergoing workplace training.
Career Outcomes
Successful completion of the Certificate III in Individual Support can lead to various job pathways such as an Assistant in Nursing or Personal Care Worker working in aged care facilities, home and community care organisations, or other health care services..
Course structure
This course can be delivered using the following modes of delivery:
Workplace Traineeship – for those employed in the industry
Blended Learning – which involves: – Face to face/ Classroom – Online learning and assessment (Self-Paced) – Work placement (minimum 120 hours)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Tubal offers all participants the opportunity to have existing skills and knowledge recognised through Recognition of Prior Learning. Participants may be eligible for RPL for units based on their work background, qualifications, working in the community, volunteering and life experiences (such as hobbies, sport and recreation).
Applicants for RPL will be required to complete the following as a minimum:
– Application interview
– Portfolio evidence submission
– Online self-assessment
*Skills gap training and knowledge assessments may also be required as part of the RPL process.
Applicants will have 6 months and up to 3 opportunities to submit their requested evidence portfolio before further fees could apply.
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Contact Tubal to enquire on the cost of enrolling in this qualification as a Workplace Traineeship, or via work-based training and assessment.
Tubal also offers flexible payment plan options – Contact Us for more info
Unit Selection (Core & Electives)
Total number of units = 13
- 7 core units
- 6 elective units
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.
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). At least four units from Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community). Where two specialisations are completed award of the qualification would read Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community).
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
CORE UNITS
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Elective units
Group A electives – AGEING specialisation (3 units)
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
Group B electives – DISABILITY specialisation (4 units)
| CHCDIS001 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS002 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
| CHCDIS003 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
Group C electives – HOME AND COMMUNITY specialisation (4 units)
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| OR | |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
| Plus all of the following units: | |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families |
| CHCHCS001 | Provide home and community support services |
Other electives
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCAGE002 | Implement falls prevention strategies |
| CHCAGE006 | Provide food services |
| CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
| CHCCCS001 | Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCCCS013 | Provide basic foot care |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
| CHCCCS021 | Respond to suspected abuse |
| CHCCCS022 | Facilitate independent travel |
| CHCCCS024 | Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder |
| CHCCCS026 | Transport individuals |
| CHCDIS004 | Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECD001 | Analyse and apply information that supports employment and career development |
| CHCECD002 | Deliver and monitor contracted employment services |
| CHCEDU005 | Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs |
| CHCEDU006 | Improve clients’ fundamental financial literacy skills |
| CHCGRP001 | Support group activities |
| CHCINM002 | Meet community information needs |
| CHCLAH001 | Work effectively in the leisure and health industries |
| CHCLAH002 | Contribute to leisure and health programming |
| CHCLAH003 | Participate in planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs |
| CHCLLN001 | Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCPRT002 | Support the rights and safety of children and young people |
| CHCSET001 | Work with forced migrants |
| CHCSOH001 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
| CHCYTH001 | Engage respectfully with young people |
| HLTAHA018 | Assist with planning and evaluating meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines |
| HLTAHA019 | Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
| HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| HLTOHC001 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
| HLTOHC002 | Inform and support patients and groups about oral health |
| HLTOHC003 | Apply and manage use of basic oral health products |
| HLTOHC004 | Provide or assist with oral hygiene |
| HLTOHC005 | Use basic oral health screening tools |
| BSBCUS301 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
| BSBINM201 | Process and maintain workplace information |
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| BSBWOR204 | Use business technology |
| BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development |
| SITHCCC201 | Produce dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC307 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
| TLIC1051A | Operate commercial vehicle |
| TLIC3011 | Transport passengers with disabilities |
| TLIH2001A | Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes |