CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support
Certificate III in Individual Support, this qualification 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 some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. 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.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Aged Care Worker
- Disability Services Worker
- Community Care Worker
This qualification is also beneficial for any person who may:
- Have no formal qualifications
- Wish to review/update knowledge and practical experience
- Be seeking a new career
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements listed in the training package for this qualification. It is preferred that the students have obtained a minimum of a School Certificate or equivalent. Students are required to; be at least 16 years of age (students under 18 years of age will need a parent or guardian to approve their enrolment) and undertake a criminal record check.
Pathways Information
Students may complete this course through two different pathways:
- Training & Assessment
- Recognition including credit Transfer through national recognition of qualifications issued by other institutions and recognition of Prior Learning
Successful completion of this qualification will enable the student to progress to CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, or to gain employment within an Aged Care Facility or in the Community Services Sector.
The units of competence shown below have been selected by Gateway Training Academy based on the course purpose.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit Type |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support | Core |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being | Core |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
| CHCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | Elective |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve on professional practice | Elective |
| CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Elective |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | Elective |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | Elective |
| CHCDIS002 | Follow established person centred behaviour supports | Elective |
The training program is undertaken over 12 months, made up of:
- 34 x 6 hour face to face classroom training sessions, a maximum of 2 sessions per week
- 120 hours of work placement
- Self- study for revision and review of materials
- Assessment completion
Please Contact Gateway Administration Officer for Course Cost Detail:
Phone: 1300881932
Email: info@gatewayacademy.edu.au
