Course
Certificate III in Individual Support
- Study locations
- Townsville, Brisbane, Gold Coast
- Delivery modes
- Face-to-Face, Blended, Online, Workplace Based
- Duration
- Up to 12 months
- Units
- 15 units (9 core, 6 elective)
Qualification overview
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.
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.
Entry requirements
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Units of competency
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 15 units of competency: 9 core units and 6 elective units.
| 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 |
| 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 |
*Students are required to complete at least 120 hours of direct support work in a least one aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation.
Prior to commencement of placement, students may be required to obtain or provide evidence of a police check, blue and/or yellow card, first aid certificate and vaccination records.
Potential educational pathways
Following the achievement of this qualification, students may choose to continue their education with qualifications such as:
- CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
- a Diploma of Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing / Health Science at university
Potential career opportunities
- Personal Care Worker
- Aged Care Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- Home Care Assistant
- Residential Support Worker
- Community Support Worker
Funding, delivery and fees
To understand the funding and eligibility requirements refer to our funding page.
| Study locations | Delivery modes | Duration | Number of units | Funding available | Co-contribution fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville | Face-to-Face | Up to Twelve (12) months | Fifteen (15) | Subsidised Concessional | $7.50 |
| Subsidised Non-Concessional | $15.00 | ||||
| Brisbane Gold Coast |
Blended Online |
Up to Twelve (12) months | Fifteen (15) | Subsidised Concessional | $7.50 |
| Subsidised Non-Concessional | $15.00 |
| Study locations | Delivery modes | Duration | Number of units | Co-contribution fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | Workplace Based | Twelve (12) months | Fifteen (15) |
Co-Contribution fees are dependent on the elective units chosen. Fees are paid at a rate of $1.60 per nominal hour, per unit of competency. Price for Priority Population Group (PPG) rates is 40% of full rates. Fee Free Apprenticeship: Yes |
| Study locations | Delivery modes | Duration | Number of units | Funding available | Co-contribution fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville Brisbane Gold Coast |
Face-to-Face Blended Online |
Up to Twelve (12) months | Fifteen (15) | Fee-For-Service | $2500.00 |
