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.
Career Outcomes
NURSING ASSISTANT
RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
UNITS
CORE UNITS
Unit Code
Unit Name
CHCCCS031
Provide individualised support.
CHCCCS038
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support.
CHCCCS040
Support independence and wellbeing.
CHCCCS041
Recognise healthy body systems.
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services.
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people.
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically.
HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control.
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care.
ELECTIVE UNITS
Unit Code
Unit Name
CHCAGE011
Provide support to people living with dementia.
CHCAGE013
Work effectively in aged care.
CHCPAL003
Deliver care services using a palliative approach.
CHCCCS036
Support relationships with carer and family.
CHCDIS012
Support community participation and social inclusion.
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues.
UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS
Torrens University
Diploma of Nursing
Packaged
30CP
REQUIREMENTS
AGE
Minimum age of 18 years or turning 18 years old prior to commencement of the course
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Year 11 Australian Senior High School Certificate, or equivalent (e.g. completion of Year 12 or High School in the students home country) with full academic results.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Upper-Intermediate English (equivalent to 6.0 academic or general IELTS) or successful completion of college LLN Test
REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION
Photo ID and evidence of citizenship (international students must provide copy of passport)
COMPUTER SKILLS & EQUIPMENT
Students on this course require computer access for learning purposes and to complete course assessments. As such, learners must have beginner/intermediate computing skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes, in addition to hardware requirements of a desktop or portable computer with keyboard, pointing device, speaker, web camera and microphone, and a broadband internet connection.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for this course must be able to make themselves available to undertake the industry placement that forms part of the training and assessment activity. Students must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to undertaking placement. Specific Updates to English Language Requirements for Student Visas: General Student Visa: The minimum IELTS score has increased from 5.5 to 6 (or equivalent). Packaged ELICOS: The minimum IELTS score to undertake a packaged English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) program has increased from 4.5 to 5.0.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
As the winner of the International Training Provider of the Year award at the Australian Training Awards in 2015, Charlton Brown has built a proud reputation over the past 30 years for providing high quality community services education and qualifications for international students. Community services qualifications at Charlton Brown provide the ideal balance between the latest theory and essential practical skills to ensure graduates are well prepared for their new career in the service of their communities. Through industry experienced and highly qualified trainers and assessors, Charlton Brown provides students with the best available learning experience through intentionally small class numbers in their modern Brisbane and Sydney campuses.
