NAME & CODE

Certificate III in Individual Support, Qualification Code and Units of Competency- CHC33015

DURATION

Three to four weeks after receiving the required portfolio.  During this period, a professional conversation, demonstration of relevant skills, knowledge and experience, and third-party evidence check will be conducted.

WHO ARE ELIGIBLE?

This certificate will give you official level 3 qualifications in aging and disability care. People who are educated, trained, caring and wish to work in aged and disability care industries are eligible. Individual support workers are an essential part of meeting the demands of our growing aging population. 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.

REQUIRED  EVIDENCES

PROCESSING STEPS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no selected entry requirements for this qualification. However, candidates for the qualification must be 18 years of age or over, have at least 12 years of education or the equivalent and be proficient in English.

PACKAGING RULES 

The students enrolled in CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support units of competency as listed below:

• 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.

Packaging for each specialisation: 

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

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 Units:

Elective Units:

CAREER

Working in the aged and disability care can be a highly rewarding job. It might open the opportunity to understand the meaningful difference in people’s lives. The Certificate III in Individual Support reflects the function of people in the community or residential setting who comply with an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may also require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Occupational titles may additionally include: 

• Community and Personal Service Workers
• Health Care and Social Assistance
• Residential Care Worker
• Support Worker
• Care supervisor
• Accommodation Support Worker
• Personal care worker
• Personal care giver
• Assistant Hostel Supervisor
• Care Team Leader