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CHC33015: Certificate III in Individual Support

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Campus

Sydney and Melbourne

National Code

CHC33015

CRICOS Code

105940E

Scholarships

Yes

Start Dates & Intakes

10th October, 2022
9th January, 2023
10th April, 2023

2022 Course Fees

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Study Options

Full time on campus, with 6 weeks of work placement.

Duration

5 Terms

International Applicants

Yes

Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. 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.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Employment pathways

  • Community care worker
  • Residential care worker
  • Care assistant
  • Home care assistant
  • Assistant in nursing
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Assessments

Case Studies

Scenarios – Problem Solving, Practical Activities, Oral Presentation, Multiple Choice Quiz, Written Portfolio, Projects, Reports, Practical Observations

Core Units
  • CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
  • CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
  • CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
  • HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
  • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Ageing Specialisation Elective Units
  • CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies
  • CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
  • CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
  • CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
  • CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  • CHCGRP001 Support Group Activities
Home and Community Specialisation Elective Units
  • CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
  • CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
  • CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
  • CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services
  • BSBCUS301 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 
  • BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
Disability Specialisation Elective Units
  • CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
  • CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centered behavior supports
  • CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
  • CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability
  • HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
  • CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

Course Specifics

International Study requirements

Full-time (20 hours per week) using blended mode (face-to-face and supervised study sessions) and 120 hours of work placement Note: Excludes Self Study for assessment tasks.

Academic requirement

Entry to this course requires:

  • Successful completion of Australian year 11 international students and year 10 domestic students or equivalent; OR
  • Relevant work experience in a related field

LLN requirement

As a benchmark, to undertake this qualification, all students will need to display competence at or above the below levels in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF):

  • Learning: L3
  • Reading: R2/3
  • Writing: W2/3
  • Oral Communication: OC3/4
  • Numeracy: N2/3

*Note – this has been identified based on the Community services and health industry skills council Foundation Skills Guide for core units within this qualification.

This can be confirmed by requiring the student to complete the Commonwealth Approved ACSF Test.

English requirement

Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds only.

  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent (Learn more about English Requirements)

Police check

Students must complete a police check and be approved prior to any work experience taking place

Further Learning

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Aging Support

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