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.
AREAS OF STUDY
Healthcare Management
Community Service
WORK PLACEMENT
All students undertaking this qualification are required to undertake work placement as part of this qualification. Work placement provides the student the opportunity to put into practice the skills learning in the classroom.
Prior to undertaking work placement all student must undertake a Working with Children’s Check and must have this in place at the commencement of work placement. Students may also be required to undertake a National Police check depending upon the organisation’s individual requirements where they are undertaking the work placement. Additional information on work placement and work placement requirements are outlined at student orientation.
WORK PLACEMENT REQUIREMENT
Immunization Form, National Police Check (less then 12 months old), Working with Children
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Possible career opportunities relevant to this qualification include:
Personal Care
Assistant Home Care
Assistant Personal care Worker
Support Worker
Disability Worker
PATHWAYS FOR FURTHER EDUCATION
This qualification provides a pathway for students to continue their studies and enhance their skills through CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability.
REQUIREMENTS
18 years of age or older
Satisfactorily completed Year 12 or equivalent
Be able to read and comprehend course requirements
Have an intermediate understanding of computers and the internet to assist with conducting research and complete assessments
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian Health and Science Institute is an educational provider based in New South Wales, Australia. It houses modern training facilities, experienced staff, and offers study options including the Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Diploma of Counselling, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, and Diploma of Mental Health.
