CHC33021
Certificate III in Individual Support
Delivering exceptional care and fostering stronger connections with clients and the community.
About the qualification
Our CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support prepares workers for providing tailored support to individuals in community and in residential environments, considering their unique needs and exercising professional judgement. This role builds accountability and responsibility for achieving expected outcomes. Workers have both practical and theoretical knowledge to provide person-centred support.
Upon successfully completing this nationally recognised qualification, students should be able to:
improve workplace communication skills and provide person-centred support
demonstrate safe work practices for direct client care
perform day-to-day activities in health and community care industries.
Students will be required to complete 120 hours in a workplace approved by Aurora Training & Professional Services.
Outcome
Successful completion of the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support may lead to employment opportunities, including:
Assistant in Nursing
Personal Care Assistant
Family Support Worker.
Please note: This course provides skills and knowledge to the industry standard, but does not guarantee a job.
Duration
This qualification can be completed in up to thirty-six months, dependent on the student's experience, Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Apply for CT or RPL during enrolment.
Delivery
This course may be delivered through face-to-face, online, or work-based training.
We use a range of assessment methods for this qualification, including:
short answers
projects
activities
workplace observation
observation in a simulated workplace.
Units of Competency
This qualification consists of 15 units of competency, including 9 core and 6 elective units from one of the specialisations offered.
Students must select either the General, Disability, or Ageing specialisation.
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically (C) |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people (C) |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services (C) |
CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing (C) |
CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support (C) |
CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support (C) |
CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems (C) |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care (C) |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (C) |
General Specialty Electives | |
CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support (E) |
CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion (E) |
CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports (E) |
CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care (E) |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues (E) |
CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family (E) |
Disability Specialty Electives | |
CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports (E) |
CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion (E) |
CHCCCS043 | Support positive mealtime experiences (E) |
CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support (E) |
CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family (E) |
CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach (E) |
Ageing Specialty Electives | |
CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach (E) |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues (E) |
CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care (E) |
CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia (E) |
CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family (E) |
CHCCCS043 | Support positive mealtime experiences (E) |
Student Requirements
The following will be required for the enrolment process:
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
verifiable identification documents
completion of the LLND assessment.
Please visit www.usi.gov.au to create your USI.
Students will require access to appropriate technology and internet if the materials are delivered online.
We collaborate with employers to support students in the workplace. Workplace assessments may be required for some units of competency.
This nationally recognised qualification is delivered and assessed by Aurora Training & Professional Services Pty Ltd, RTO ID 90966, ABN 39 109 662 606. This training will deliver skills and knowledge to the industry standard but does not guarantee a job. We tailor training for people from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability.
Fees
This training is subsidised for trainees by the NSW Government, under the Smart and Skilled program. The following fees are incurred by the student depending on their eligibility.
Traineeship*: $0
Online or self-study option: $5,200
Non-Subsidised (Full Fee): $6,500
*Fee exemptions may apply for eligible students and are conditional on Government Policy and Funding Arrangements. For more information, please visit www.smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au.
ADDITIONAL FEES
Extension/Suspension Fee (administration charges): $50
Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Hard Copy: $75
Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Digital: $25
Repeat of unit (Third attempt onwards Per unit): $150
RPL and RCC assessment: Contact us for a quote
Please note: course fees and additional charges may change from time to time, please check with Aurora Training and Professional Services staff for updates.
Aurora Training & Professional Services does not accept upfront payments of more than $1,500. If a student's fee is more than this amount, the support of a flexible payment plan will be offered to students.