CHC33021- Certificate III in Individual Support

Course Information

Qualification Name	Certificate III in Individual Support
Qualification Code	CHC33021
Course Duration	30 Weeks
Study Mode	Face to face/Blended (Workshops + self-directed online learning)
Tuition Fee	$8,775.00

Course 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.

Admission Criteria

Must be minimum 18 years old.
Have completed at least year 10 or equivalent
Complete a formal LLN test

All prospective students are required to attend an interview with the relevant Trainer or Student Support Officer and the outcomes of this review recorded on the Pre-Training Review form. Students must demonstrate adequate core skills of being able to learn, read, write, research, use technology, work in teams and count as these skills are embedded in the study of this program.

Must supply IIBIT with a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number.

Pathways
Nil

Assessment Methods

Assessment Method	Example
Direct observation	Brainstorming activities In class questioning In class activities while explaining concepts Group discussion Workplace observation (for workplace training)
Structured assessment activities	Structured assessment tasks Assessment booklet Report Project Case study
Questioning	Knowledge question appropriate for AQF level along with in class questioning
Practical demonstration	Role play Presentation Workplace simulation
Portfolios	Collection of materials prepared by the student to demonstrate their knowledge and skills Collections of work samples Supporting documentation with historical evidence Journal/logbooks Information about life experience Third-party feedback

Qualification Structure

Total number of units: 15
9 Core units plus
6 Elective units

All the units of competency for this qualification, including core and elective units are listed below:

core units

Unit codes and names	Units
CHCCCS031 - Provide individualised support	Core
CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people	Core
CHCCCS041 - Recognise healthy body systems	Core
HLTWHS002 - Follow safe work practices for direct client care	Core
CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services	Core
CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically	Core
CHCCCS040 - Support independence and wellbeing	Core
CHCCCS038 - Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support	Core
HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control	Core
CHCAGE011 - Provide support to people living with dementia	Elective
CHCAGE013 - Work effectively in aged cate	Elective
CHCPAL003 - Deliver care services using a palliative approach	Elective
CHCDIS011 - Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach	Elective
CHCDIS012 - Support community participation and social inclusion	Elective
CHCDIS020 - Work effectively in disability support	Elective

Course Outcomes

Successful graduates upon completion of this program may seek employment opportunities in the following roles:

Delivery Locations

Sydney

Gnd Floor, 841 George St,
Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9269 0077

Adelaide

L6, 127 Rundle Mall,
Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8203 9000

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