CHC33021 Certificate III Individual Support


This qualification is the entry level for those wishing to move into the aged or disability care industry as a support worker. 

This full qualification utilises NSW government funding (Smart and Skilled). For eligibility information and to discuss options, please contact the College.

Target Audience:

This class is appropriate for those who have no mobility barriers, have basic digital literacy skills, a good grasp on the English language for reading, writing and communicating, and have a passion for helping others.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Build skills to work in the community service industry
  • Learn the legal and ethical requirements of the industry
  • Build skills for disability and aged care support
  • Learn about the body and the barriers faced by those requiring support services
  • Develop knowledge and skills to work with aged and disability cohorts

Learning Methods:

This class runs a face-to-face session every week for 16 weeks (1 day per week) with mandatory online theory components to be completed as self-directed study.

This qualification includes a mandatory 120 hours of work placement in the industry for sign off.

Program Benefits:

  • Gain the skills and knowledge to perform as a support worker in the community services

Content:

  • 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
  • CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
  • CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
  • CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
  • CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
  • CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
  • CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

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