Certificate III in Individual Support

Course Structure

This course may be available in the following ways:

• Blended Learning classes
• In-Campus classes
• As a traineeship:
  - Full or part-time employment for new entrants
• As part of school studies
  - NESA - Year 11 towards HSC.

Course Entry Requirements

All students are required to provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number which will be validated by the College. Qualification and/or Statements of Attainment cannot be issued without the USI number.

Outlined are the pre-requisites for student enrolment. Students must:

• be 15 years or older;
• participate in a course entry interview to determine their needs and assess suitability;
• have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills, for example, to read materials relevant to the course, participate in discussions and observations and apply numerical concepts such as in relation to time management. This will be tested through a LLN assessment as part of the course entry process. Students will need to achieve ACSF Level 3 for reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to enter the course.
• provide a current email address for contact and communication.

The specific course entry requirements are:

• Appropriate LLN skills as required to meet industry documentation requirements;
• Digital technology skills as required to meet industry requirements;
• Physical fitness to undertake relevant work roles:
  • Manual Handling;
  • Shift Work;
  • Repetitive tasks;
• All students will need to obtain a clear Federal Police Check and a Working with Children Check. Without these documents the student will not be able to attend work placement.
  • https://secure.prm.net.au;
  • https://kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/children-safe-organisation/working-with-children-check.

Course Participation Requirements

As a student studying in a blended learning course, you'll need to attend the compulsory in-campus workshops as part of your training.

You'll also attend, and participate in, compulsory virtual classroom sessions held via Zoom. Frequency and duration of Zoom sessions may vary across campuses.

You'll also need to work independently at home using the Learner Portal to access resources and complete or upload your work.

The learning program for the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support includes:

• face-to-face workshops;
• virtual classes via Zoom;
• work carried out online and in the real world, to broaden depth of knowledge or through self-directed research for projects and assignments;
• written knowledge assessments;
• research projects;
• 120 hours work placement.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who have completed internal or external training may be able to have these skills acknowledged through recognition of prior learning. This request should take place at the time of enrolment to enable completion of an RPL Application form and issue of the RPL Self-Assessment pack. Please call 1800 952 264 for more information about the RPL process.

Units of Competency

To receive this qualification, students must complete 9 core units and 6 elective units (15 units in total). The 6 elective units have been chosen to align with industry requirements.

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

Elective Units

CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Qualification Awarded

After successfully completing this course, students will be eligible to receive the nationally endorsed CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing & Disability Specialisations.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for graduates of this course may include the following job roles:

• Aged Care Worker;
• Disability Support Worker;
• Home Care Assistant;
• In Home Respite Care Worker.

Funding

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility rules apply.

• NSW Fee Free
• Smart and Skilled
• JobTrainer
• Traineeship