Course Overview
If you are caring and passionate about helping people, choose to make a difference. The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support will see you can make a difference in people’s lives by learning to provide individualised support, communicate and work in health or community services, work with diverse people & recognise healthy body systems. 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.
• Delivered face-to-face, at one day per week at 7 hours per day for 52 weeks
• Workplace Tasks applications (4 hours per week);
• Research and project work (4 hours per week); and
• Minimum of 120 hours of practical experience within a Aged Care or Community Care Facility.
• Applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to determine English level and overall suitability for the course, and;
• Current Police Check.
. Students are required to demonstrate that they have completed HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
Upon completion of this course, students can undertake higher qualifications such as:
• CHC42021 – Certificate IV in Community Services
• CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
For students who have previously completed a Nationally Accredited course maybe eligible to receive credit towards the course.RPL is offered to any Learner who can provide evidence of competency for the units offered within this Certificate III in individual support course. During the enrolment process a potential Learner may discuss any prior evidence before commencing training to determine if they are eligible for RPL. An additional fee for this service will be discussed with you upon application.
• Fully equipped classroom (including projector, whiteboard, internet access, tea and coffee faculties);
• Fully equipped simulated learning environment including manikins, bed, hoist, thermometers, catheter.
• Learner and facilitator guides;
• Lesson plans;
• Relevant policies, procedures, legislative and regulatory materials;
• Laptops;
• Free Wi-Fi access;
• Guest speakers;
• PowerPoint presentations;
• Assessment handouts;
• Access to the local Council library;
• Educational posters located around the classroom for student reference;
• Library or access to learning resources;
• Student mentoring, if requested or required, to help her/him to meet competency and learning requirements;
• Encouragement of establishing study support groups;
• Senior student buddy mentoring and;
• Assistance provided for people with disability including wheelchair access, access to welfare services, large learning spaces
