Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate

This qualification will provide you with the fundamental skills required to work effectively in a community and/or residential setting and provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Course Code

CHC33015, 107415K

Intake Months

Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct

About this course

This qualification will provide you with the fundamental skills required to work effectively in a community and/or residential setting and provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. You will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to use your discretion and judgement in relation to individual support.

Study locations

City Campus

Northbridge Campus

Career pathways

Nurse's Aide, Community Care Worker, Disability Service Officer, Care Assistant, Care Worker, Community House Worker, Homecare Assistant, Residential Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Senior Personal Care Assistant, Family Support Worker, School Support Officer (Disability), Residential aide

Course structure

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

CHCAGE001

Facilitate the empowerment of older people

CHCAGE005

Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCCCS011

Meet personal support needs

CHCCCS025

Support relationships with carers and families

CHCHCS001

Provide home and community support services

HLTINF001

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Australia-International Institute of Workplace Training (AIWT)