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See which Certificate III or IV in aged care, disability or community services could match your experience through RPL, and what evidence helps.
Certificate III in Individual Support
This qualification covers giving person-centred support to people who need help because of ageing, disability or another reason, following an individual plan in homes, the community or residential care. It also covers supporting independence and wellbeing, healthy body systems, infection control, safe work practices and working legally and ethically. Care workers with experience in aged care or disability support may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CHC Community Services
- SUPERSEDES
- CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Care and support workers in home, community or residential settings who work under supervision as part of a wider care team.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Personal care assistant
- Care worker
- Community care worker
- Disability support worker
- Aged care worker
- Home care assistant
Qualification structure
9 CORE UNITS
6 ELECTIVE UNITS
15 units in total. At least 3 units from those units listed under Group A or B. The remaining units from any of the Groups A, B or C below. Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Individual Support. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation as outlined below. Packaging for each specialisation: All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing). All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability). All Group A and all Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability). All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
9 units- CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systems
- CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
- HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective units
27 unitsGroup A electives – AGEING specialisation
- CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCAGE013Work effectively in aged care
- CHCPAL003Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Group B electives – DISABILITY specialisation
- CHCDIS011Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
- CHCDIS012Support community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS020Work effectively in disability support
Group C Other electives
- CHCAGE007Recognise and report risk of falls
- CHCAGE012Provide food service
- CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
- CHCCCS001Address the needs of people with chronic disease
- CHCCCS017Provide loss and grief support
- CHCCCS033Identify and report abuse
- CHCCCS034Facilitate independent travel
- CHCCCS035Support people with autism spectrum disorder
- CHCCCS036Support relationships with carer and family
- CHCCCS037Visit client residence
- CHCCCS042Prepare meals
- CHCCCS043Support positive mealtime experiences
- CHCCCS044Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
- CHCDIS011Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
- CHCDIS013Assist with communication using augmentative and alternative communication methods
- CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCGRP001Support group activities
- CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- HLTHPS006Assist clients with medication
- HLTOHC007Recognise and respond to oral health issues
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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