CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

Want to turn your passion for care into a career?

This entry-level course gives graduates an understanding of the role of a care worker in community and residential settings.

Fees & Funding

Fee for service from $3,199
Funding available for eligible applicants.

Duration

9 Weeks: Full-time
18 Weeks: Part-time

Study mode

On Campus

Location

Western Australia

Your industry career prospects

80.3%

Employed as Community and Personal Service Workers

82.6%

Employed in the Healthcare and Social Assistance Industry

92%

Of graduates were satisfied with their training

Course information

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support has been designed specifically for students wishing to gain employment in the support services industry, providing support to individuals with the results of ageing and/or disabilities.

This nationally recognised accreditation reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability, or another reason.

Working in the support industry involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Additionally, 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.

Students Who Successfully Complete this Qualification Can Work in the Following Occupations:

Aged Care Worker
Support Worker
Nursing Assistant
Community Care Worker
Residential Care Worker
Client Assistant
Family Support Worker

Overview

Our CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support has been designed for those who are passionate about the care industry and want to provide care for individuals who require assistance due to ageing or disability. Through the completion of this course, graduates are equipped with the relevant factual, technical, theoretical and procedural knowledge of concepts and practices necessary to provide person-centred support.

This entry-level course gives graduates an understanding of the role of a care worker in community and residential settings. Graduates are able to provide personalised plans that allow the practitioner to improve their client’s quality of life.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for the course include:

Completion of grade 10-12 or equivalent
Demonstrate a satisfactory level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) abilities.
Must be able to obtain a federal police check
Students require a mandatory influenza vaccine and may also need a COVID-19 vaccine to begin work placement.

Course Duration

This course runs over a period of 9 weeks full-time & 18 weeks part-time.

This time is divided as follows:

Class attendance is scheduled for all units over a period of 8 weeks (Full-time) or 16 weeks (Part-time)
Vocational placement is conducted over a 3-4 week period (this is scheduled and planned with the student employer and vocational placement officer).

Courses Details

Core Units

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCCCS031 Provide Individualised Support

CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems

HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

CHCCCS040 Support independence and well-being

CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

Elective Units

CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

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

Work Placement

120 Hours of work placement is required to obtain this qualification. Our Placement officers will arrange everything for you.

All you need to arrange prior to vocational placement is:

A current national police clearance
Senior first aid certificate

Check Participant Eligibility Criteria.

Fees & Funding

Western Australia – Skills Ready

The WA government are providing eligible participants with subsidised and fee-free training opportunities under the Skills Ready program. Eligibility criteria apply.

For more information, visit: https://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/training

ACT

National Fee For Service – $3,199

If you’d like to find out about our payment plans, please get in touch with one of our friendly Learning Consultants.

NSW

National Fee For Service – $3,199

If you’d like to find out about our payment plans, please get in touch with one of our friendly Learning Consultants.

VIC

National Fee For Service – $3,199

If you’d like to find out about our payment plans, please get in touch with one of our friendly Learning Consultants.

QLD

National Fee For Service – $3,199