CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
The Certificate III in Individual Support will prepare you for work in the Aged Care, Home and Community Care and Disability sectors.
The content of the Individual Support course will introduce you to all aspects of a carer’s role 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.
Workers involved in Individual Support need the physical capacity to deal with 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.
Occupational titles include:
- Personal care assistant (PCA)
- Nursing assistant (AIN)
- Home care assistant
- Community support worker
| Course code | CHC33021 |
| Start date | View Intake Dates |
| Delivery mode | Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom ( Zoom) and Practical Placement.
***Please note that the assessment methods for this course includes Theory component and mandatory practical placement component of 120 hours. You must complete placement hours to be able to achieve the competency in the units and successfully complete the course. |
| Duration | Domestic: 52 weeks International: 52 weeks (All the courses for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
** Please note: Duration in weeks may vary depending upon the amount of contact days per week. Duration may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements |
RTO requirements
Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and oral English skills. You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment. For inquiries regarding additional requirements, international and domestic students are encouraged to reach out to us either by phone at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500, or by visiting contact page.
A current Police Check and Working with Children Check are required before the commencement of practical placements for those specific courses which include practical placement component.
Training Package
There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course.
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Pathway from Qualification
While ETEA may not offer all the qualifications indicated within the pathway, the organisation advises relevant progression that may be attained such as:
- CHC32015 – Certificate III in Community Services
- CHC30221 – Certificate III in School Based Education Support
or upskill by attaining:
- CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- CHC43315 – Certificate IV in Mental Health
- CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services
- CHC53415 – Diploma of Leisure and Health
Employment or Occupational Pathway
Participants are provided with advice on employment and training options during enrolment. This is developed from the Career Pathways in the Community Services Training package.
Certificate III represents a qualification that is based on technical applications involving competencies requiring theoretical knowledge applied in non-routine environment.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
- Personal care assistant
- Community care worker
- Accommodation support worker
- Community support worker
- Community house worker
- Field officer
- Personal care giver
- Disability service officer (in some jurisdictions)
- Nursing assistant
- Home care assistant
- In-home respite worker
- Personal care worker
- Assistant in nursing
- Support worker
- Care assistant
- Care service employees
- Care worker
- Residential care worker
ETEA utilises a range of assessment methods to assess student skills and competencies. These are as outlined below:
- Question and answer/written assessment tasks
- Role play/practical demonstration and observation of skills (as applicable)
- Practical demonstration and observation of skills in a simulated environment (as applicable)
- Practical demonstration and observation of skills in a workplace environment (as applicable)
Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway. For a Training and Assessment pathway, participants are advised of the assessment requirements at the start of each training session. Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of ETEA’s reassessment policy.
You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.
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Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.
If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, or through our contact page, as we will accommodate dates to suit student’s needs.
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| International Students | 8th | 15th | 15th | 7th | ||||||||
| Domestic Students | Please Call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates | |||||||||||
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 15 units,
consisting of 9 core and 6 elective units
(NB: Elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements)
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| Core | |
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| Electives | |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.