Certificate III in Individual Support
Certificate III in Individual Support
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….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
Course Delivery and Assessment
Students attend face to face classes for a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week. Students complete learning activities in class to prepare them for the summative assessments that follow at prescribed intervals.
Further study pathways
Students completing CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) can continue studying CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support OR CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support OR CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
Career Pathways
Post-graduate employment pathways include working in a community and/or residential care facility centre as an individual support worker. Occupational titles may include:
- Personal Care Assistant
- Home Care Assistant
- Personal Care Worker
- Support Worker
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Age Requirement:
18 years or older at commencement of course.
Minimum Academic Requirement:
Completion of senior high school to the Australian Year 11 or equivalent
Minimum English Language Requirement:
An English Language proficiency level of one of the following:
- Cert III in EAL or Academic IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent
- Satisfactorily completed ELICOS at to at least Upper Intermediate level
- Evidence as prescribed by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment
- Completed within the past 2 years in Australia: Requirements for senior secondary certificate of education
- Completed within the past 2 years in Australia: Substantial component of AQF level 4 or higher on a student visa
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