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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is a nationally recognised course that equips you with the practical skills & knowledge to provide person-centred care to the elderly or disabled. Get to know how to support daily living, promote independence & ensure well-being.

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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

Description

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support will give you the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred assistance to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or other reasons. This course emphasises the role of workers in the community and/or in a residential setting, who follow an individualised plan to meet various support needs.
This area of work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Along with theoretical knowledge, you will have the factual, technical and procedural know-how of the concepts and practices required to work as a support worker.

Duration
52 weeks (including holidays)

Nationally Recognised
Yes

Delivery Mode

  • Classroom Based
  • Workplace
  • Virtual/Blended
Location
  • Please contact the administration team for more information.

Practical Placement

120 work placement hours (in a Residential Care or community Care Setting)
Students must have the current National Police Check prior to the commencement of their work placement (National Police Check)

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course, however students are required to undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and Pre -Training Review. This will assist to determine candidate’s suitability and relevance for the course and identification of any support required.

Career Opportunities

Pathways
This course will provide you with an opportunity to continue your studies in any of the following:

  • CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
  • CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
  • CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

Your Career
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to undertake job roles such as:

  • Accommodation support worker
  • Assistant in nursing
  • Personal care assistant
  • In-home respite worker

Course Fee

Full Fees: $4,500 (Payment Plan Available)

Course Units

This course has 15 units of competency:

Unit CodeUnit NameCore/Elective
CHCCCS031Provide individualised supportCore
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving supportCore
CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeingCore
CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systemsCore
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community servicesCore
CHCDIV001Use Work with diverse peopleCore
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethicallyCore
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and controlCore
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client careCore
CHCPAL003Deliver care services using a palliative approacElective
CHCDIS012Support community participation and social inclusionElective
CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementiaElective
CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs contextElective
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issuesElective
HLTAID011Provide First AidElective

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