Certificate III in Individual Support
CHS33015
Offering specialisations in Aged Care, Disability and Home and Community Care, the Certificate III in Individual Support is designed to produce job ready candidates to one of the highest growth industries in Australia.
Do you enjoy helping others? Do you gain satisfaction out of making a positive difference in your community?
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow and individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
COURSE DURATION/ METHOD OF DELIVERY
The Certificate III in Individual Support is delivered over 26 weeks. In order to provide flexible options, students can choose one of the following delivery options:
Classroom environment: Suitable for unemployed students. Content is delivered with weekly classroom sessions at our delivery locations.
Flexible delivery: Self-paced learning with one-on-one contact with a trainer.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate will need to complete at least 120 hours of work placement. Aurora will assist to place participants in work environments that maximise best possible outcomes.
PAYMENT METHOD/ COST
Flexible payment options are available. You may be eligible for the Certificate 3 Guarantee program which is funded by the Queensland Government. Click here for more information.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
To achieve a Certificate III in Individual Support 13 units must be completed including 7 core units and 6 elective units. Elective units from only 1 specialisation may be chosen to fulfill the requirements of this qualification.
Core Units
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well-being* |
| 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 |
*120 hours of work placement is required for completion of this unit
Elective Units
Ageing Specialisation
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
| CHCDIS002 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
Disability Specialisation
| CHCDIS001 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS002 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
| CHCDIS003 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
Home and Community Specialisation
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families |
| CHCHCS001 | Provide home and community support services |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |