Certificate III in Individual Support

CHC33021

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

Learn to support people in aged or disability care. Build real skills and experience to help others live safely and independently.

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.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      • Career Start (traineeship)
      • Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    These traineeships are available:

    • Aged Care Worker
    • Community Care Worker
    • Disability Support Worker

    This course has 120 mandatory work placement hours.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      1 year
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control Core
Communicate and work in health or community services Core
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support Core
Follow safe work practices for direct client care Core
Provide individualised support Core
Recognise healthy body systems Core
Support independence and wellbeing Core
Work legally and ethically Core
Work with diverse people Core
Address the needs of people with chronic disease Elective
Assist clients with medication Elective
Assist with communication using augmentative and alternative communication methods Elective
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach Elective
Deliver care services using a palliative approach Elective
Facilitate independent travel Elective
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports Elective
Identify and report abuse Elective
Prepare meals Elective
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Elective
Provide First Aid Elective
Provide food service Elective
Provide loss and grief support Elective
Provide support to people living with dementia Elective
Recognise and report risk of falls Elective
Recognise and respond to oral health issues Elective
Support community participation and social inclusion Elective
Support group activities Elective
Support people with autism spectrum disorder Elective
Support positive mealtime experiences Elective
Support relationships with carer and family Elective
Visit client residence Elective
Work effectively in aged care Elective
Work effectively in disability support Elective
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context Elective
Work with people with mental health issues Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Individual Support sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Family Support Worker

    ANZSCO 411713

    Family Support Workers assist the work of Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing services and support to families.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Residential Care Officer

    ANZSCO 411715

    Residential Care Officers provide care and supervision for children or disabled persons in group housing or institutional care.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Aged and Disabled Carer

    ANZSCO 423111

    Provide companionship and practical support to aged and disabled persons in their own homes

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Nursing Support Worker

    ANZSCO 423312

    Nursing Support Workers provide limited patient care under the direction of nursing staff.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Personal Care Assistant

    ANZSCO 423313

    Personal Care Assistants provide routine personal care services to people in a range of health care facilities or in a person's home.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Individual Support

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

This course has a mandatory work placement. Skills Assure Suppliers help you to arrange a work placement. This service may not be available through other training providers.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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