Certificate III in Individual Support

This course provides you with foundational skills and knowledge to work in the aged, disability, home and community care industry.

You’ll learn to work with individuals to support their independence and wellbeing, in their homes or in community settings.

You can choose to specialise in the following areas:

ageing home and community disability.

Through classroom learning, e-learning and a practical work placement, you’ll learn to:

provide individualised support, both physical and social maintain personal care and other activities recognise healthy body systems work with diverse people.

You will also learn valuable skills in following safe work practices and working legally and ethically.

To be awarded CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support, a student must successfully complete a total of thirteen (13) units of competency, consisting of:

• seven (7) core units, and;
• six (6) elective units, consisting of:

• at least four (4) units from the electives listed within the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification, of which, at least two (2) units must be from those units listed under Groups A, B or C;
• up to two (2) units from the electives listed within the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification, any endorsed training package or accredited course.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Specialisations The Polytechnic currently offer the following specialisation(s):

- Ageing; - Ageing, Home and Community, and;

- Disability.

Course structure and units

Specialisation: Ageing

To be awarded this specialisation, the following training package rules must be adhered to:

- all Group A units must be selected.

CORE UNITS

• CHCCCS015 - Provide individualised 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

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A: Ageing

• CHCAGE001 - Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• CHCAGE005 - Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCCCS011 - Meet personal support needs

Other

• HLTINF001 - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• CHCCCS001 - Address the needs of people with chronic disease
• CHCPRP001 - Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

Specialisation: Ageing, Home and Community

To be awarded this dual specialisation, the following additional packaging rules must be adhered to:

- all Group A units must be selected, and;

- at least four (4) units from Group C electives must be selected.

Core units

• CHCCCS015 - Provide individualised 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

Elective units

Group A: Ageing

• CHCAGE001 - Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• CHCAGE005 - Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCCCS011 - Meet personal support needs

Group C: Home and Community

• CHCCCS025 - Support relationships with carers and families
• CHCHCS001 - Provide home and community support services

Please note: CHCAGE001 and CHCCCS011 from the Group A Elective list are also approved electives in the Group C Elective list and will count towards the four (4) units required in this group.

Other

• CHCPAL001 - Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Specialisation: Disability

To be awarded this specialisation, the following additional packaging rules must be adhered to:

- all Group B units must be selected.

Core units

• CHCCCS015 - Provide individualised 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

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A: Ageing

• CHCCCS011 - Meet personal support needs

Group B: Disability

• 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

Group C: Home and Community

• CHCCCS025 - Support relationships with carers and families

Group D: Aged Care

• CHCMHS001 - Work with people with mental health issues

Imported

• Apply human rights based approach to the identification reporting and prevention of disability abuse Unit code VU22853

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs. For employment and practical placement purposes, this vocational sector typically requires a current and satisfactory Police Record Check. Failure to provide the required documents in the time frame specified by the Course Coordinator, means you will be unable to undertake practical placement in a workplace and therefore not eligible to progress in this course.The following is a suggested site you could visit to obtain this check:- Police Record Check - http://www.crimcheck.org.au/check/vuhealthdisabilityagedcare

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

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 individual 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.