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.
This qualification can lead to positions such as: Personal Care Assistant, Nurse's Aide, Support Worker, Residential Care worker, Transport Support Worker, or Field Officer (Community Services). This qualification is also a pre-requisite for students wanting to enrol in Certificate IV in Disability.
The Certificate III in Individual support offers a pathway option into Certificate IV in Disability, Certificate IV in Aging Support, Certificate IV in Allied Health assistance and Diploma of Nursing.
Classroom - Training will be delivered on site at SuniTAFE. This course requires the completion of a minimum 120 hours of mandatory work placement. Placement is arranged by SuniTAFE. Students are supplied a placement polo top, and are advised to wear black slacks and enclosed black flat shoes.
Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Applicants must be able to provide a current clear Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance to undertaking placement and are responsible for all costs associated. Applicants must confirm the understanding of the requirements of Practical Placement including the provision of Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Immunisation status.
12 Months
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support | 100 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | 120 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 30 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 | $0.00 |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 55 | $0.00 |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | 35 | $0.00 |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 | $0.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care | 65 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach | 40 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion | 60 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support | 65 | $0.00 |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | 70 | $0.00 |
| 2026 | |
| Government Subsidised | $6,082 |
| Traineeship | $3,395 |
| Traineeship Concession | $0 |
| Self-Funded | $6,224 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 July | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom, Full Year, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00AM - 3.00PM, INTAKE FULL |
