CHC33015 Certificate III in individual Support
CRICOS Course Code 092677D
This qualification reflects the role 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. Work 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. 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.
Assessment Methods
Assessments will be conducted in a variety of formats which can include written questions and answers, projects, simulations, demonstrations, and work placements.
Entry Requirements
- · Be at least 18 years of age.
- · Have completed study of Year 12 or equivalent.
- · Proof of English language proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Work placement Requirements
- · Full vaccination record as per the guidelines of NSW Health for students going into placement in hospital or aged care facilities.
- · A Police Check
- · Additional evidence that work placement providers may require
Study Pathways
· CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
· CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
Course Structure
The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed. There are 13 units of competency in total, which include 7 core units and 6 elective units.
CHCCCS015 Provide individualized support
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Key Facts
Course Duration
Total of 52 weeks
Work Placement: 120 hours
Study: 40 weeks
Break: 12 weeks
Study Load
Full-time
20 hours per week/4 terms
Delivery Mode
Face-to-face
Job Outcomes
• Aged care worker
• Aged care support worker
• Care assistant
Credit Transfer
Linx Institute recognises qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework by Registered Training Organisations.
