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.

Qualification Structure

Total number of units = 13

  • 7 core units
  • 6 elective units, consisting of:
  • at least 4 units from the electives listed below, at least 2 units must be from those units listed under Groups A, B or C
  • up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Individual Support. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.

Rule for each specialisation:

All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).

All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).

At least four units from Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community).

Where two specialisations are completed award of the qualification would read Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community).

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core

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

Elective

Group A electives – AGEING specialisation (3 units)

CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people

CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs

Group B electives – DISABILITY specialisation (4 units)

CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports

CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion

CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

Group C electives – HOME AND COMMUNITY specialisation (4 units)

CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people

OR

CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

Plus all of the following units:

CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs

CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families

CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services

Pathways from the qualification CHC33015

Aged Care Activity Worker
Care Service Team Leader
Care Supervisor (Aged Care)
Coordinator of Volunteers (Services to Older People)
Disability Officer – Day Support
Disability Support Worker

 

 

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