CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

This qualification reflects the role of support workers who provide person -centred care to people in aged care or disability care in a community and/or residential setting. Completing this qualification will allow you to 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.

Employment Pathway

People pursuing a career in a facility such as a Nursing Home, Hostel, Residential Care Facility, Aged Care Facility, Retirement Village or Community Health Care Centre.

Graduates may seek employment in the following jobs:

• Residential care worker
• Care worker
• Community house worker
• Personal care assistant
• Personal care worker

Pathways from the qualification

After achieving the Certificate III in Individual Support you have a number of pathway options.

• CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
•  CHC52021 Diploma Community Services

Entry Requirements

• Students must be over 18 years of age.
• Students must have an English proficiency of IELTS overall band 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
• International students may not be required to provide evidence of English language competence where documented evidence can be provided to demonstrate any of the following:
  • The student was educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country.
  • The student has successfully completed a foundation course in Australia.
  • The student has successfully completed the College English Placement Test at upper-intermediate level.
  • The student has successfully completed their high school in English language.
• In some instances, to confirm the suitability of your enrolment into the course, you may participate in an interview with our Academic Manager, who will determine the suitability of your enrolment into the course. This interview will occur via an online meeting such as Skype or face to face.

Physical requirements

Participants must beable to undertake thephysical tasks required in this role including manual handling using equipment in an aged care setting.

Requirements for the work placement

A Police Clearance Certificate is mandatory prior to your work placement; you must undertake a Federal Police Check (AFP) or NSW Police check (it must be no less than 3 years old). This can be done through a website.

There is also a Working with Children check and relevant immunisation check.

These checks will be completed at the start of the course and prior to industry work placement. Our staff give advice and assist you to complete these checks.

Core Unit

Electives Units