Certificate III in Individual Support
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.
Duration
12 months
Study Mode
Blended (Online + In-person)
Start Date
Monthly intakes
Packaging Rules
Total Units
15
Core Units
9
Elective Units
6
- At least 3 elective units must be selected from Group A or B.
- Remaining elective units may be selected from Groups A, B or C.
- Any combination of electives that meets the rules can be selected for the award of the qualification.
- All electives must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Specialisation Options
Ageing
All Group A electives must be selected.
Disability
All Group B electives must be selected.
Ageing & Disability
All Group A and Group B electives must be selected.
Modification History
Track changes and updates made to this qualification across different releases.
No modification history is available for this qualification.
Core Units
CHCCCS031
Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040
Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041
Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
Group A
CHCAGE011
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013
Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Group B
CHCDIS011
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012
Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020
Work effectively in disability support
Group C
CHCAGE007
Recognise and report risk of falls
CHCAGE012
Provide food services
CHCAOD001
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS001
Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS017
Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS033
Identify and report abuse
CHCCCS034
Facilitate independent travel
CHCCCS035
Support people with autism spectrum disorder
CHCCCS036
Support relationships with carer and family
CHCCCS037
Visit client residence
CHCCCS042
Prepare meals
CHCCCS043
Support positive mealtime experiences
CHCCCS044
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS013
Assist with communication using augmentative and alternative communication methods
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCGRP001
Support group activities
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
HLTHPS006
Assist clients with medication
HLTOHC007
Recognise and respond to oral health issues
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