CHC33021 Certificate III Individual Support

Minimum 18 years of age

• Successful completion of Senior High or equivalent
• Applicants with no formal qualifications and who are commencing within or have experience within a relevant industry may also be considered for entry into the Course.
• Successful completion of LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy) test from Australian partnered college

Partnered school refers to Melbourne City College Australia (MCCA) `

Local Requirements

• Birth Certificate – PSA Certified
• Diploma and Transcript of Records (TOR)
• Resume
• Passport
• Marriage contract if married

Additional Requirements

Before commencing work placement, learners are required to provide

• A Federal Police Check (name check), no more than 6 months
• A NDIS Worker Screening Check when required.
• Evidence of up-to-date vaccination as required.
• Applicants must be physically capable of doing general lifting and be prepared to be on their feet for long stretches of time.

Must have

• Access to a computer (with Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word and a web browser)
• Access to the Internet
• Access to a video and audio recording device
• Computer skills including an understanding of how to access an online video conferencing software, how to use Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader, and be able to download, scan and upload documents, and how to access online materials. (If you need any help regarding access to a computer and meeting the computer skill requirements, the college can provide support for you).

Course Structure

To be awarded with the Australian qualification; CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, competency must be achieved with total of Fifteen (15) units, consisting of

• Nine (9) Core Units
• Six (6) Elective Units
• 1-2 Weeks face to face in campus simulation with Australian qualified assessor The selected elective units will provide learners with a well-rounded unit combination aligned to current industry requirements and the qualification level.

There are no pre-requisite units for this qualification.

Elective units have been selected by the College in consultation with industry experts.

Core Units

CHCCCS031 Provide individualized support.

CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support.

CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing

CHCCCS041 Recognize 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

CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia.

CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care.

CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family.

CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion.

CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support.

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Further Study Pathways

After achieving this qualification, students may continue their studies in CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Career Opportunities

Participants are provided with advice on career development and training options throughout the delivery of the program.

Job roles include

• Care assistant/worker.
• Community care worker
• Community support worker
• Disability support worker
• Food services deliverer
• Home care worker
• Home maintenance worker
• In-home respite giver
• Personal care assistant
• Personal care giver/worker
• Planned activity assistant.
• Transport support worker.
• Support worker individuals with disabilities.

The training methodology for this training program will ensure that the course is

• Flexible
• Accessible
• Affordable
• Practical
• Hands-on training/work placement
• Access to equipment and teaching personnel
• Student Mentoring
• Valid
• Reliable
• Fair