CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
Start your rewarding career in individual/ageing support.
Gain practical skills and real-world experience to make a difference.
Program Information
Program Level
Certificate III
CRICOS Code
116110H
Duration
52 Weeks
Delivered Location
Sydney Campus Only
Tuition Fee
$ 1,20,000/Year
Language
English
CRICOS Code
116110H
Course Code
CHC33021
Application Dates
Summer: Aug – Jul
Autumn: Nov – Dec
Program Description
This qualification is designed to meet the needs 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. It reflects the role of workers 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.
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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.
Course Detail
Qualification Code & Name
CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support
Qualification Duration
52 Weeks
| Term | Unit Code | Unit Name | Core / Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core | |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing | Core | |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia | Elective | |
| Term Break (3 Weeks) (Re-assessment) | |||
| T2 | CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Elective |
| CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core | |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | Core | |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | Core | |
| Term Break (3 Weeks) (Re-assessment) | |||
| T3 | CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | Core | |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support | Elective | |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care | Elective | |
| CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion | Elective | |
| Term Break (3 Weeks) (Re-assessment) | |||
| T4 | CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support | Core |
| CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach | Elective | |
| Term Break (3 Weeks) (Re-assessment) | |||
Further Study & Career Pathways
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education with:
- CHC43321 Certificate IV in Disability
- CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
- A range of other Community Services Diplomas
After successful qualification completion the following job options may be available as listed below.
Job opportunities to work in as a:
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Care Assistant
- Community Care Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Personal Care Worker
- Other direct work in the community services sector
Course Credit
A Course credit is the recognition of prior learning, study, or work experience that allows students to receive credit towards a qualification. It can reduce the course duration and cost required to complete a course by exempting students from certain units if they have already met the learning outcomes. This process is outlined on the Sydney Metro College website under the download section in the Student Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
Entry Requirements
Sydney Metro College has the following entry requirements:
International students must:
- Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
- Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
- Have an IELTS (Academic) score of minimum 6.0 (or an equivalent test result, such as PTE or TOEFL, taken within the last two years). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test
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*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.
Delivery Mode
This program is delivered face-to-face and is classroom-based. All units are delivered and assessed using a combination of the following instructor–led methods; face-to-face in the classroom, in a simulated environment and blended online accessing learning and assessment via the E- learning platform. A mandatory 120 hours working within an Approved Service Centre.