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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

CHC33021Certificate III in Individual Support Course Detail

Qualification Description:

This qualification reflects the role of 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.

These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. 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.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for entry to this qualification. direct from school.
Duration: 52 Weeks
Licensing and Regulatory requirements
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging rules 

  • Total number of units = 15

  • 9 core units

  • 6 elective units, consisting of:

    • at least 3 units from those units listed under Group A or B

    • the remaining units from any of the Groups A, B or C below.

Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Individual Support.

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).

  • All Group A and all Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability).

  • All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

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Target Learners

The course is designed for individuals who are willing to work within community and/or residential settings. The training and assessment strategy is targeted at the learners who are seeking to pursue a career in providing individual support and aged care and/or disability care, as well as those wanting a pathway to Certificate IV in Aging Support or Disability to undertake supervisory roles.

Learners will be18-year-old or above and will include long term unemployed, job seekers, new migrants and those who are looking out for different employment opportunities.

Qualifications and Employment Pathways

There are no specific pathways into CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) other than those listed above. Participants must meet the LLN requirements as listed.

Based on the results of the LLN assessment, training staff will decide if the learner needs any assistance from the trainer upon commencement.
Future study pathways from the qualification:

After achieving in CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability), learners may wish to continue their education in:

  • CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

  • CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support

After successful completion of the course, Learners can apply for jobs such as:

  • Care assistant

  • Care worker

  • Personal care assistant

  • Residential care worker

  • Support worker

  • Disability support worker

Unit of Competency 
Core Units of Competency

Unit Code
Unit Title
Nominal hours
CHCCCS031
Provide individualised support
100
CHCCCS040
Support independence and wellbeing
80
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
30
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
40
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
55
CHCCCS041
Recognise healthy body systems
80
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
25
HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
35
CHCCCS038
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
120

Elective Units of Competency

Unit Code
Unit Title
Group
Nominal hours
CHCAGE01
Provide support to people living with dementia
A
50
CHCPAL003
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
A
70
CHCAGE013
Work effectively in aged care
A
65
CHCDIS011
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
B
40
CHCDIS012
Support community participation and social inclusion
B
60
CHCDIS020
Work effectively in disability support
B
65
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