CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
Ageing and Disability
Course Overview
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is designed for individuals wanting to work in the community sector or within a residential setting and provide person-centred support to people who require support due to ageing, disability, or some other reason.
Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility of your own work. To achieve this qualification, at least 120 hours of work placement must be completed.
Duration: 12 – 24 months subject to completion of assessments
Delivery: Face to face workshops and workplace-based projects
Cost: Standard enrolment fee of $5,500 per person
Upcoming Workshops
There are currently no openings available for this course.*Contact our team about pricing and what offers might be available.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government (subject to the students’ eligibility and funding availability).
Audience
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.
Job Outcomes
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: Coordinator, Leading Hand, Supervisor, Team Leader.
Course Information
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.
Students are required to:
- Be 17 years of age or over at the time of course commencement.
- Provide Evidence of Australian Citizenship or Permanent residency
- Provide Proof of identity, Photo ID
- Have completed Australian Year 10 or equivalent
All students are required to complete a brief Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) self-assessment (and, if needed, an LLND Assessment Test) as part of the enrolment process. This helps ensure the course is a good fit and that you have the skills needed to successfully participate. Where appropriate, support options may be discussed based on your results.
Note: Students must complete the 120 hours of mandatory work placement requirements to achieve this qualification.
As part of work placement documentation, students will need to obtain a National Police Check, Working With Children Check, and an NDIS Worker Check – we can provide instructions on how to obtain these if needed.
To check your suitability against the expected levels of Foundation Skills needed to participate in the Training product successfully please access the information using the link below:
Learners need access to suitable technology to complete the course. This includes a laptop, desktop computer, or another device with a reliable internet connection and browsing capabilities and word processing programs like Word and spreadsheet applications such as Excel, as well as an installed PDF Reader.
Students will also need regular access to a laptop, desktop computer or device with an adequate camera to undertake video calls/recordings for assessments as required.
This qualification will be delivered through blended delivery including classroom, online and workplace-based learning.
12 – 24 months subject to completion of assessments (up to 3 or 4 years may be required to achieve the learning outcomes when undertaken as part of an Apprenticeship or Traineeship)
Key topics include but are not limited to:
- provide individualised support
- facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- support independence and wellbeing
- recognise healthy body system
- work with diverse people
- apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Access the full list by downloading the information pack
Upon successful completion of all learning activities and assessments for this course, learners will be awarded a nationally recognised qualification in CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support or a Statement of Attainment for the competencies they have completed.
This course has a standard enrolment fee of $5,500 per person.
Funding may be available for eligible Apprentices and Trainees who are Full Time Employees (and have been employed for less than 3 months) or Part Time Employees (working a minimum of 21 hours a week and have been employed for less than 12 months). Contact our team for more information.
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