CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

 CRICOS Course Code: 116087B

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.

General Information

Delivery Method

Classroom based with work placement
Work Component Hours/Week: 32
Work Component Weeks: 4
Work Component Total Hours: 128

Course Duration

46 weeks full time

(32 scheduled tuition weeks, 4 weeks of work placement and up to 10 weeks of holidays)

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this qualification or any of the units of competency contained within it.

Tuition Fee

Tuition Fee

Students can choose to pay the total tuition fees via payment plan or with an optional upfront payment.

$9,500.00

Other Fee

  • Non-refundable enrolment deposit (prior to commencement): $200
  • Materials fee: $600

Payment Plan

There will be a total of 9 instalments, with the initial instalment of $1500 and 8 instalments of $1000

Optional Upfront Payment

Students may pay an additional upfront amount of 50% or more of the total tuition fees prior to the course commencement date.

Coruse Information

Students who complete this course can expect to gain work as:

      • Support Worker
      • Aged Carer
      • Disability Carer

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into such courses such as:

      • CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support
      • CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
      • CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services

This course is available to students who are able to provide evidence that they:

  • are able to source a provider and complete a minimum of 128 hours of work placement at an appropriate aging or disability support provider. If needed, students can contact student support for assistance in finding a placement provider.
  • are over the age of 18
  • meet ONE of the following academic requirements:
    • have completed year 12 or equivalent, or
    • have completed a Certificate III or higher AQF Qualification or equivalent
  • meet ONE the following English proficiency requirements of this course:
    • evidence of holding any of the following English language test scores within the last 3 years
Test Type Score or level
International English Language Testing System 5.5
TOEFL internet-based test 46
Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) 162
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) 42
Occupational English Test B for each test component

OR

    • be able to provide any of the following evidence of English Language competence
      • that they were educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country.
      • that they have successfully completed their Year 12 or equivalent in English Language.
      • that they have undertaken tertiary studies (i.e. VET or Higher Education) of at least one year duration in English
  • have the required level of Language, Learning and Numeracy skills required by the course by
    • completing a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment conducted by a Kingsway College Trainer/Assessor which includes a written test and interview to complete the verbal component of the test. For international students applying from their home country this will be completed during a skype interview. For all students applying within Australia the test will be completed during an interview at the RTO.
    • The LLN test also assists Kingsway College to assess whether or not students’ LLN skills are at a level suited to the course requirements. It also assists our trainers to prepare individual learning plans for each successful applicant where skill weaknesses are identified.

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) requires the completion of the following 15 (including 9 core and 6 electives).

Code Unit title

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

CHCAGE011

Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCAGE013

Work effectively in aged care

CHCPAL003

Deliver care services using a palliative approach

CHCDIS011

Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

CHCDIS012

Support community participation and social inclusion

CHCDIS020

Work effectively in disability support

Book A Course Today!

Contact Us