CHC33021

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – DISABILITY

CHC33021

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – DISABILITY

About this course

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Student’s must have computer literacy and literacy skills and be above the age of 16 to enrol. Students under the age of 18 will require a parent or guardians’ permission to enrol.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

  • Care Assistants (at Facilities & at Home)
  • Support Workers
  • Respite Workers
  • Behavioural / Community Support – Office and Team Leaders

12 months
Fee For Service (Self funded) – an enrolment period of 2 years will be given, extensions can be applied for however further enrolment fees will apply.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Student’s must have computer literacy and literacy skills.

There are a wide variety of funding options available. From government funding through to fee-for-service. To find out what you are eligible for, click here.

CHCCCS031 – Provide Individualise Support
CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in Health or community services
CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse People
CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care

CHCDIS011 – Contribute to ongoing skills developing using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 – Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCCCS044 – Follow established person centred behaviour support
CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCDIS020 – Work effectively in disability support
CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

Education pathways after completing CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support may include:

  • CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
  • CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
  • HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
  • CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services

START DATE

Enrol Anytime

DURATION

12 Months

MODES OF LEARNING

Workplace Traineeships, Online Learning

Funding available

FAQs

To be eligible to commence a traineeship, a participant must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident working full or part time within a service (minimum 15 hours). The participant must have the support of their employer, an accredited RTO (such as METS Training Services) and an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.

Finding a traineeship is similar to finding any job. You’ll need to network with employers and job recruitment agencies and market yourself within your chosen sector.
If a participant is ineligible for a traineeship due to their employment status (casual, part-time working under 15 hours etc.), they can still complete the course as a Fee for Service Student. If a participant is ineligible for a traineeship due to their residency status, they can in some cases still complete the qualification Self-Funded, however visa restrictions do apply. It is best to speak to your immigration officer and/or us regarding your eligibility.
Depending on the unit of study, you will complete both theory and practical based assessments to achieve competency in your qualification. Assessments may include short answer, project work, case students and reflection logs.

Yes. Under certain circumstances your traineeship can be extended, however this process can take some time and applying for an extension should be considered as a last resort. You should speak to us and/or your Australian Apprenticeship Centre if you are considering applying for an extension.

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