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CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support
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  • Description of the Qualification

    This qualification is designed for learners who are seeking to work care roles in the community and/or residential settings who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. You will learn to communicate and work in health or community services, provide individualised support, work with diverse people, support independence and well being, follow safe work practices, work legally and ethically. We aim at equipping the students with not only the knowledge, but also the skills to excel in the field they are pursuing.

    This course will prepare participants to follow an individualised plan to provide support and meet personal care needs for the elderly or disabled. 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.

  • Entry Requirements

    It is beneficial but not essential for students to have access to a workplace while undertaking this qualification. However in order to pursue the qualification applicants must:

    Be 18 years or over Be sufficiently proficient in English (read, write and speak) to be able to work successfully in a highly regulated environment

    Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 12 or equivalent. Can provide Police Check or happy to get one

  • Packaging Rules

    Total number of units = 13

    -7 core units

    -6 elective units, consisting of:

    –at least 4 units from the electives listed below, at least 2 units must be from those units listed under Groups A, B or C

    –up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

    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.

    All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) and all remaining electives must be selected from Group D.

    All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).

    At least four units from Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community).

    Where two specialisations are completed award of the qualification would read Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community).

    All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

    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

    Elective units

    Group A electives – AGEING specialisation (4 units)

    CHCAGE001

    Facilitate the empowerment of older people

    CHCAGE005

    Provide support to people living with dementia

    CHCCCS011

    Meet personal support needs

    HLTINF001

    Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

    Group B electives – DISABILITY specialisation (5 units)

    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

    HLTINF001

    Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

    Group C electives – HOME AND COMMUNITY specialisation (4 units)

    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

    HLTINF001

    Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

    CHCAGE001

    Facilitate the empowerment of older people

    OR

     

    CHCDIS007

    Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

    Plus all of the following units:

    CHCCCS011

    Meet personal support needs

    CHCCCS025

    Support relationships with carers and families

    CHCHCS001

    Provide home and community support services

    Group D AGED CARE

    CHCAGE002

    Implement falls prevention strategies

    CHCCCS001

    Address the needs of people with chronic disease

    CHCCCS013

    Provide basic foot care

    CHCCCS017

    Provide loss and grief support

    CHCCCS021

    Respond to suspected abuse

    CHCCCS025

    Support relationships with carers and families

    CHCCCS026

    Transport individuals

    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

    CHCDIS004

    Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies

    CHCDIS007

    Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

    CHCDIV002

    Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

    CHCGRP001

    Support group activities

    CHCHCS001

    Provide home and community support services

    CHCLAH003

    Participate in planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs

    CHCMHS001

    Work with people with mental health issues

    CHCPAL001

    Deliver care services using a palliative approach

    HLTAHA001

    Assist with an allied health program

    HLTAHA019

    Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans

    HLTAID003

    Provide first aid

    HLTHPS006

    Assist clients with medication

    HLTINF001

    Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

    HLTOHC003

    Apply and manage use of basic oral health products

    HLTOHC004

    Provide or assist with oral hygiene

    Other electives

    CHCADV001

    Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

    CHCAGE002

    Implement falls prevention strategies

    CHCAGE006

    Provide food services

    CHCAOD001

    Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

    CHCCCS001

    Address the needs of people with chronic disease

    CHCCCS006

    Facilitate individual service planning and delivery

    CHCCCS009

    Facilitate responsible behaviour

    CHCCCS013

    Provide basic foot care

    CHCCCS017

    Provide loss and grief support

    CHCCCS021

    Respond to suspected abuse

    CHCCCS022

    Facilitate independent travel

    CHCCCS024

    Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder

    CHCCCS026

    Transport individuals

    CHCDIS004

    Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies

    CHCDIV002

    Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

    CHCECD001

    Analyse and apply information that supports employment and career development

    CHCECD002

    Deliver and monitor contracted employment services

    CHCEDU005

    Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs

    CHCEDU006

    Improve clients’ fundamental financial literacy skills

    CHCGRP001

    Support group activities

    CHCINM002

    Meet community information needs

    CHCLAH001

    Work effectively in the leisure and health industries

    CHCLAH002

    Contribute to leisure and health programming

    CHCLAH003

    Participate in planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs

    CHCLLN001

    Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs

    CHCMHS001

    Work with people with mental health issues

    CHCPAL001

    Deliver care services using a palliative approach

    CHCPRP001

    Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

    CHCPRP003

    Reflect on and improve own professional practice

    CHCPRT002

    Support the rights and safety of children and young people

    CHCSET001

    Work with forced migrants

    CHCSOH001

    Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness

    CHCYTH001

    Engage respectfully with young people

    HLTAHA018

    Assist with planning and evaluating meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines

    HLTAHA019

    Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans

    HLTAID003

    Provide first aid

    HLTHPS006

    Assist clients with medication

    HLTINF001

    Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

    HLTOHC001

    Recognise and respond to oral health issues

    HLTOHC002

    Inform and support patients and groups about oral health

    HLTOHC003

    Apply and manage use of basic oral health products

    HLTOHC004

    Provide or assist with oral hygiene

    HLTOHC005

    Use basic oral health screening tools

    BSBCUS301

    Deliver and monitor a service to customers

    BSBINM201

    Process and maintain workplace information

    BSBMED301

    Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

    BSBWOR204

    Use business technology

    BSBWOR301

    Organise personal work priorities and development

    SITHCCC201

    Produce dishes using basic methods of cookery

    SITHCCC307

    Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements

    TLIC1051A

    Operate commercial vehicle

    TLIC3011

    Transport passengers with disabilities

    TLIH2001A

    Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes

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