Certificate III in Individual Support - CHC33015

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $3730

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Average Course Duration: 9 Months

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Description

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.

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.

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Satisfied with Training

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Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates of this course starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

80.3%

Community and Personal Service Workers

5.4%

Labourers

4%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

82.6%

Health Care and Social Assistance

4%

Accommodation and Food Services

2.7%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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Career Information

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Community Services Career Pathway

Certificate III in Individual Support is in the Society and Culture Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Community Services.

Stream

Aged, Disability, Home and Community Care

Certificate II

Assistant Community Services Worker

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Diversional Therapist

Advanced Diploma

Disability Services Manager

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Early Childhood & School Age Education and Care

Child, Youth & Family Intervention

Community Services Work

Counselling, Mental Health, and Intervention Support

Career and Employment Services

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Community Development Manager

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 13

7 core units

6 elective units, consisting of:

at least 4 units from the electives listed below, at least 2 units must be from those units listed under Groups A, B or C

up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Individual Support. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.

Packaging for each specialisation:

All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) and all remaining electives must be selected from Group D.

All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).

At least four units from Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community).

Where two specialisations are completed award of the qualification would read Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community).

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

CHCCCS015	Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023	Support independence and well being
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective units

Group A electives – AGEING specialisation (4 units)

CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005	Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Group B electives – DISABILITY specialisation (5 units)

CHCDIS001	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS002	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS003	Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Group C electives – HOME AND COMMUNITY specialisation (4 units)

CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
OR
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
Plus all of the following units:
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS025	Support relationships with carers and families
CHCHCS001	Provide home and community support services

Group D AGED CARE

CHCAGE002	Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCCCS001	Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS013	Provide basic foot care
CHCCCS017	Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS021	Respond to suspected abuse
CHCCCS025	Support relationships with carers and families
CHCCCS026	Transport individuals
CHCDIS001	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS002	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS003	Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS004	Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCGRP001	Support group activities
CHCHCS001	Provide home and community support services
CHCLAH003	Participate in planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPAL001	Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAHA001	Assist with an allied health program
HLTAHA019	Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
HLTAID011	Provide first aid
HLTHPS006	Assist clients with medication
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTOHC003	Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
HLTOHC004	Provide or assist with oral hygiene

Other electives

CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE002	Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCAGE006	Provide food services
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS001	Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS009	Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS013	Provide basic foot care
CHCCCS017	Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS021	Respond to suspected abuse
CHCCCS022	Facilitate independent travel
CHCCCS024	Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder
CHCCCS026	Transport individuals
CHCDIS004	Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECD001	Analyse and apply information that supports employment and career development
CHCECD002	Deliver and monitor contracted employment services
CHCEDU005	Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
CHCEDU006	Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills
CHCGRP001	Support group activities
CHCINM002	Meet community information needs
CHCLAH001	Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
CHCLAH002	Contribute to leisure and health programming
CHCLAH003	Participate in planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
CHCLLN001	Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPAL001	Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRT002	Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCSET001	Work with forced migrants
CHCSOH001	Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCYTH001	Engage respectfully with young people
HLTAHA018	Assist with planning and evaluating meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines
HLTAHA019	Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
HLTAID011	Provide first aid
HLTHPS006	Assist clients with medication
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTOHC001	Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTOHC002	Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC003	Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
HLTOHC004	Provide or assist with oral hygiene
HLTOHC005	Use basic oral health screening tools
BSBCUS301	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBINM201	Process and maintain workplace information
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR204	Use business technology
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
SITHCCC201	Produce dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC307	Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
TLIC1051A	Operate commercial vehicle
TLIC3011	Transport passengers with disabilities
TLIH2001A	Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes

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