CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
CHC33021 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. 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.
This qualification requires the completion of at least 120 hours of work in a direct support role in an aged care, home and community care, disability or community service organisation.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This qualification provides pathways to work in an Aged Care, Home and Community Care or Disability Service Organisation in a role that involves direct client support e.g., Assistant in Nursing, Care Worker, Community Care Worker, Disability Support Worker etc.
COURSE DELIVERY OPTIONS
We deliver this qualification in (2) different ways.
Our Full-Time (Jobseeker) program is targeted at those looking to start their career in the Aged Care, Home and Community Care or Disability industry. This program is only delivered at our Wararbook Training facility.
Our Employment Based program is targeted at those already employed with an Aged Care, Home and Community Care or Disability Service provider who are looking to reinforce their current skills by gaining a qualification.
COURSE STRUCTURE
There is a total of (15) units to complete this qualification. (9) Core Units and (6) Elective Units.
Where appropriate, electives may be selected to be awarded a qualification with an Ageing or Disability specialisation
For a list of available units, please download the course brochure. Please note that any pre-scheduled programs will have set electives.
Assessment Strategies
Each unit will comprise of a number of assessment tasks which may include short knowledge tests, projects, case studies, research, written reports and participating in practical activities such as classroom and workplace observations, roleplays and presentations.
It is expected that you will need additional time outside of class to complete your assessments.
Logbook
You will be given a Logbook that contains the practical workplace observations, projects and timesheet to record your workplace hours relevant to the specific units of competency. The Logbook is a key component of this course and must be completed.
COURSE FEES
The price for this qualification will vary and is based upon specific eligibility requirements for government subsidies available at the time of your enrolment. We will determine your eligibility for any subsidies available as part of our enrolment application pre-training review process. You will be issued with a quote detailing your exact course fee before your enrolment is finalised.
- Full Course Cost - $6,000
- New Entrant Traineeship - $0 (NSW Only)
- NSW Smart and Skilled (NSW Only) - $0* (Eligibility Criteria Apply)
* Training in priority qualifications is fee-free and fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments.
Payment Plans are available
FULL-TIME (JOBSEEKER)
Suitable for those seeking work in the industry
- Be 17 years of age or older. If you are under 18 years of age, you will require parent or guardian consent to enrol
- Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Have the Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) skills at a minimum of an ACSF Level 2, sufficient to allow you to complete and maintain documentation, interpret health terminology and communicate effectively with clients, families and colleagues
- Undergo a Criminal Record Check (CRC). ESTR will arrange the CRCs
- Obtain a Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) and a NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDIS-WC) prior to attending work placement in the disability sector or with an organisation that is delivering supports or services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It is your responsibility to obtain these checks prior to the work placement
- Be vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with public health orders and/or individual community services organisational requirements
- Have received the latest Influenza (Flu) Vaccination prior to the work experience placement
- Be reasonably physically fit, as the role may involve a variety of tasks that require physical activity such as providing direct personal care including showering, transferring, and assisting clients with mobility and a range of other manual handling tasks.
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EMPLOYMENT-BASED
Suitable for those currently working in the industry
- Be 17 years of age or older. If you are under 18 years of age, you will require parent or guardian consent to enrol
- Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Have the Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) skills at a minimum of an ACSF Level 2, sufficient to allow you to complete and maintain documentation, interpret health terminology and communicate effectively with clients, families and colleagues
- Be employed in an Aged Care, Home and Community Care or Disability Service Organisation in a role that involves direct client support e.g., Assistant in Nursing, Care Worker, Community Care Worker, Disability Support Worker, and have the support of the workplace supervisor or employer to participate in this training
- Students who do volunteer work in these organisations or work in other roles such as kitchen or laundry, but who are aiming to transition to an assistant in nursing job role, may also be considered for entry into the course, as long as they can gain experience in a ‘care worker’ role for at least 120hrs to meet the performance evidence requirements of this qualification.
- If HLTAID011 Provide first aid is chosen as an elective unit; be able to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin placed on the floor
