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.
Students must be at least 18 years old when they commence studies.
A compulsory practical placement is required for successful completion of the course.
| Duration | 52 weeks |
| English Proficiency | IELTS Academic 6.0, PTE Academic 50 or equivalent test score, or successful completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS at Sunraysia Institute of TAFE. |
| Fees per Term (AUD) | $3,750 |
| Total Fees (AUD) | $15,000 |
| Course Start Dates | 28 January 2025, 21 July 2025 |
| Academic Requirements | Completion of Year 11 or Australian Year 11 equivalent. |
| Study Mode | Full-time, face to face learning. Classes are timetabled 4 days per week, and placements are full-time. Part of the training takes place in a simulated aged care environment. |
| Work-based Training | Practical placements are compulsory and arranged by the Institute. Practical placement in an aged care provider totalling a minimum of 160 hours is required. This placement is full-time, 5 days per week, over 3 weeks and is unpaid. |
| 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 |
