Certificate III in Individual Support
Certificate III in Individual Support
This qualification reflects the role of workers 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. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the role of workers 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. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. 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.
Pathways from the qualification
Education pathways may include:
• Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• Certificate IV in Disability
• Diploma of Nursing
• Diploma of Community Services
Job Roles
Job roles and titles may vary across the community services sector including:
• Support worker
• Personal care giver Respite care worker
• Disability service worker
• Accommodation support worker
Course Structure
This qualification is made up of 13 units of competency – 7 core units, 6 elective units and 9 cluster
Cluster & Unit(s)
IS 01 Support independence and well being
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well-being
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
IS 02 Aged Care Law and Ethics 1
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
IS 03 Work in health and community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
IS 04 Support and empowerment of older people
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
IS 05 Palliative care services
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
IS 06 Infection Control
HLTINF001 – Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
IS 07 First Aid
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
IS 08 Work Health and Safety
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
IS 09 Individual Support
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this qualification however it is recommended that individuals should:
- be 18 years or older;
- have completed Year 11 or its equivalent with suitable English language skills.
- International Students are also required to have an English ability at the IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
- A working with children check and National Police check is required for work placement and for gaining employment. This should be done during orientation so that approval is provided prior to the first industry placement
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Times Academy is an ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) College in Sydney, Australia, and a privately owned Registered Training Organisation. Times Academy has a beautiful new campus with excellent facilities. The Times Academy offers purpose-designed courses such as English for High School Preparation, for ages 12-18, and English for Primary School Preparation, for ages 7-12, to prepare students for success in the Australian School system. Times’ IELTS preparation course is designed to provide those who are intending to take the IELTS examination with a demanding course of study. The Times Academy’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course prepares international students for tertiary studies in Australian institutions. Times Academy hosts various social events, such as student orientation, beach days, excursions and workshops to encourage a friendly learning environment for its students.
