The Certificate III in Individual Support is the ideal starting point for those seeking a career in aged care, disability, or community services. This nationally recognised qualification provides the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed to support people with their independence and wellbeing across a variety of care settings.
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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.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This qualification prepares graduates to work as support workers in community, home or residential care settings.
Possible job titles include:
Total number of units = 15
9 core units
6 elective units, consisting of:
No | Code | Title | Core/ Elective | Pre-requisites | Work placement |
1 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | Core | Nil | Nil |
2 | HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core | Nil | Nil |
3 | CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | Core | Nil | Nil |
4 | CHCCCS040* | Support independence and wellbeing | Core | Nil | 120hrs |
5 | CHCCCS031 | Provide individual support | Core | Nil | Nil |
6 | CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core | Nil | Nil |
7 | CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core | Nil | Nil |
8 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | Core | Nil | Nil |
9 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core | Nil | Nil |
10 | CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Elective (Group A) | Nil | Nil |
11 | CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia | Elective (Group A) | Nil | Nil |
12 | CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care | Elective (Group A) | Nil | Nil |
13 | CHCCCS033 | Identify and report abuse resource | Elective (Group C) | Nil | Nil |
14 | HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication | Elective (Group C) | Nil | Nil |
15 | HLTAID011 | Provide first aid | Elective (Group C) | Nil | Nil |
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Tuition Fees:
Standard Fee: AUD $12,000
Promotional Offer: AUD $10,000
Materials/Resources Fee:
Payment Plan Options Available
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