CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability)

Introduction

This course 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 course must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

To achieve this course, the student must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Core Units

• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
• CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
• CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy body systems
• CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
• CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
• CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Electives

• CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
• CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• CHCDIS011 – Contribute to ongoing skills development using a
  strengths-based approach
• CHCDIS012 – Support community participation and social inclusion
• CHCDIS020 – Work effectively in disability support

With the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability) in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:

• Home Care Assistant
• Personal Care Worker
• Support Worker
• Disability Worker
• Senior Personal Care Assistant
• Care Assistant
• Accommodation Support Worker
• Residential Support Worker
• Community Access Coordinator
• Community care worker
• Community House Worker
• Residential Care Worker
• In Home Respite Worker
• Disability Service Officer
• Care Worker
• School Support Officer (Disability)
• Family Support Worker
• Care Service Employee
• Planned activity assistant
• Residential aide
• Field Officer (Community Services)
• Nurse’s Aide
• Transport Support Worker