Individual Support Training
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support
Get yourself job ready in one of Australia’s industries that are set to boom with our Certificate III in Individual Support.
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This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow individualised plans to provide person-centred supports to improve individual patient outcomes.
Please note: Due to COVID-19, there are current delays in locating host employers in this current qualification as there are high-risk clientele. Skill Hire WA will continue to try and find hosts and place students appropriately for their required Work Placement however, please expect some delays in this process.
Career Pathways & Industry Outlook
Students who undertake a Certificate III in Individual Support can work towards jobs as Personal Care Workers, Personal Carers or Team Leaders within a Support Provider. Students are predominantly employed in the Aged Care or Disability sectors. These sectors have been highlighted as some of the largest sectors expected to grow within the Australian economy.
Employing over 1.1 million Australians across the country, workers within the Health and Community Services sector are pinned as high growth areas of over the next five years.
Course Summary & Student Information
Course Code
CHC33015
Qualification
Certificate III in Individual Support
Nationally Recognised?
Yes
Study Load
2 days a week
16 weeks in total
This qualification requires a minimum of 160 hours of practical work placement
Start Date
This program is available in various locations and dates. Please contact us for information.
Units of Competency
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individual Support |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being |
Ageing and Disability Specialisation
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCAGEE05 | Provide suppot to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
| CHCDIS001 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using 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 |
Additional Information
“Please note during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Skill Hire has adjusted training and assessment to abide by the ongoing government requirements for social distancing. As such, many face to face classes have been adjusted to online zoom classes, along with one on one zoom support, phone support and limited face to face practical training sessions. For more information, please speak with a Skill Hire representative.”
How to Enrol
While the enrolment process can vary from student to student, accredited courses require the following to be completed or provided at time of enrolment: Skill Hire registration form, Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment, USI information and fees and charges agreed upon.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however you will be expected to be able to; access the online learning portal via an internet connection, access a customer service environment, access Microsoft Office, understand and communicate the English language and complete a pre-commencement assessment.
Recognition of Prior Learning
A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment tests your formal and in-formal learning to determine the extent to which you have achieved required learning outcomes, competency outcomes, or standards, for entry to this qualification. An RPL is available to all students by consulting our administrative staff.
Payment Options
While each student is different, some of our popular payment options include payment plans, direct debit payments, employer invoicing options and payment in full prior to commencement. In circumstances of financial hardship, at the discretion of Skill Hire, our RTO may completely waive fees for eligible candidates.
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