Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

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

CHC33021, 114935E

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

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

CHCPAL003

Deliver care services using a palliative approach

CHCDIS011

Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

CHCDIS012

Support community participation and social inclusion

CHCDIS020

Work effectively in disability support

Australia-International Institute of Workplace Training (AIWT)