Certificate III in Individual Support
Course Code: CHC33021 | CRICOS Code: 112470E

Faculty

Community Services

Delivery Mode

Blended

Duration

52 Weeks

Course Description

Course Code: CHC33021 | CRICOS Code: 112470E

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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.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

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.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Course Duration/Fee
Course Duration: 52 Weeks
Course Fee: $AU 12,500
Non Tuition Fee: $AU 1,500
Estimated Total Course Cost: $AU 14,000
Mode of Delivery
Blended (Face to Face + Online)
Campuses : Parramatta,Haymarket,Perth
Intake Dates
2024 Intake Dates 2025 Intake Dates
Monday, 29 January 2024 Monday, 27 January 2025
Monday, 22 April 2024 Monday, 21 April 2025
Monday, 15 July 2024 Monday, 14 July 2025
Monday, 7 October 2024 Monday, 6 October 2025
Entry Requirement
The following are the Admission requirements of Lead college:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement
  • Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
  • Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution
  • Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as:
    • IBT 60
    • PTE 50
    • CAE 169
    • OET C
    • Duolingo 95
    • General English Advanced*
    • MOI Certificate
    • Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
  • Must have the ability to undertake a work placement at an aged care, home and community care, disability care or community service organisation.
*General English Upper Intermediate is generally considered to be between 5-5.5 IELTS.
Assessment

Assessment techniques may include, but are not limited to observation of performance, questioning, workbooks, practical tasks, simulation, interviews, third party reports, etc.

Award Requirements

Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive a certificate. Learners who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent.

Career Pathway
Students looking for the following pathways:
  • Seeking to pursue a career as an aged or disability carer
  • Intending to pursue higher vocational qualifications such as: o CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support o CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability
  • Seeking a pathway to higher education qualifications.
Essential Information

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING RPL/ CREDIT TRANSFER

Lead College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs. Lead College will accept and mutually recognise the qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other registered training organisation unless precluded by licensing requirements. We can also grant you Credit Transfer for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.

During the entry process and interview stage LEAD College will discuss with you the process and options for RPL.  Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.

UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI) REQUIREMENT

USI is needed for all students studying with LEAD College. From 1 January 2015 for undertaking Nationally Recognised Training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation the students will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI is available online and at no cost to the student. This USI will stay with the student for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised VET course that is completed. Please see the official USI website https://www.usi.gov.au.The student after enrolment is required to create USI (Unique Student Identifier) or allow LEAD College to create an USI on their behalf.

STUDENT SUPPORT WELFARE and GUIDANCE SERVICES

Relevant resources are available at LEAD College to ensure that the students settle in well, smoothly transit life in new places and achieve the required level of competency in all accredited courses. Our staff assists in how to seek help with local welfare and guidance services.

ORIENTATION

Orientation to assist students is provided by LEAD College as an age and culturally appropriate program. Please refer Pre-enrolment Information Pack at www.leadcollege.edu.au Students will be permitted to attend classes only after they have attended and completed the orientation session for the enrolled courses.

Vocational Placement

This qualification requires that the learner complete a total of at least 120 hours of work placement in an aged care, home and community care, disability care or community service organisation in Australia.

Pathway From Qualification

After completing CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support you may progress to CHC43015 – Certificate IV In Ageing Support, CHC43121 – Certificate IV In Disability and/or CHC52021  – Diploma of Community Services

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Units Of Competency

The CHC33021 Certificate III In Individual Support requires the completion of the following Units (including 9 core and 6 electives).

Core units
CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective units
CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS011Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020Work effectively in disability support

** Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.

Related Qualifications

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – 112470E

Course Code: CHC33021
CRICOS Code: 112470E

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support – 097131J

Course Code: CHC43015
CRICOS Code: 097131J

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support– 112471D

Course Code: CHC43121
CRICOS Code: 112471D

CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services – 112473B

Course Code: CHC52021
CRICOS Code: 112473B