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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
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.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Nil
Blended Learning Model: Classroom (face-to-face), self-study, simulated workplace activities and online learning.
English Language Requirements
Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall or equivalent*. For equivalency of various English Language proficiency testing, and
other forms of equivalency please refer to the Student Handbook on Study of Australian Technologies and
Healthcare Education.
OR
A minimum of two (2) years of study at an AQF Level 4 or higher completed in Australia
Academic Requirement
Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification is required for entry into the qualification.
Age Requirement
Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement.
Initial Skills Assessment
All students will undertake an initial skills assessment to determine suitability for the course, including language, literacy and numeracy (LLN), and any student needs. The review aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the course and relevant experience. Determination of course suitability and additional support (if any) will be made by a qualified assessor.
Technology requirements
Access to suitable laptop / desktop with the necessary software (eg Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader, etc), internet
The course duration is 52 weeks (12 months) (including 40 weeks study period and 12 weeks term break)
To achieve this qualification, the following 15 units of competency must be successfully completed:
Unit Code / Name
Core Units (9)
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units (6)
Group A electives – AGEING specialisation
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Group B electives – DISABILITY specialisation
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
This selection of elective units (all Group A and all Group B) allows for the award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability).
Kickstart your career in the aged care and support sector with our Certificate III in Individual Support program. This 52-week course includes 15 industry-relevant units and is available for international students at a total course fee of $9,000 AUD.
You may contact us via email: admin@satheducation.com.au
Upon completion of the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification, graduates will be able to:
- Work 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. - Perform work that involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as
taking responsibility for own outputs. - Apply 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.
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