Cert III in Individual Support - CHC33021
Qualification Overview:
Qualification Name:
Cert III in Individual Support
Qualification Code and Units of Competency:
CHC33021
Processing time:
You can get your desired qualification through RPL pathways within four weeks of getting the sufficient information and evidence of the supporting documents.
Why study Cert III in Individual Support?
This qualification describes the duties of individuals who work in residential and/or community settings and adhere to individualized plans to give person-centered support to individuals who may need assistance due to age, disability, or other factors. Work requires making decisions and exercising judgment regarding individual support as well as accepting accountability for one’s own outputs. Workers possess a variety of factual, technical, and procedural knowledge in addition to some theoretical understanding of the principles and procedures necessary to offer person-centered care.
The candidate must have finished at least 120 hours of work, as specified in the assessment requirements for the units of competency, to acquire this qualification.
This qualification does not currently have any licencing, legal, regulatory, or certification requirements.
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- Photo (latest)
- Passport
- Resume / CV
- Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
- Letter of Employment (onshore / offshore)
- Current employment contracts
- Evidence of overseas qualifications (if available)
- Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
- Videos or photos at your work (at least 2 from each task)
- Apprenticeship papers (if available)
- OHS/WHS policies and procedures
- Safe work method statements
- Job safety analysis (if available)
- Evaluation: One of experienced RPL ADVISOR consultants can conduct a free, no-obligation RPL skills check.
- Your Experience: Compiling and submitting your ‘Experience Portfolio’, which includes photographs and videos of you on the job, references, past credentials, and your latest resume, among other things.
- RTO Reviews the Evidence: Using an RPL assessment, a certified assessor from one of our collaborating RTOs can review the evidence and decide whether you are competent in the units for that certification.
- Interview: If all supporting documents meet the requirement of the desired qualification, then the RTO may take your interview.
- Your Certificate: If the RTO determines that you are qualified in all relevant units of competency, the Registered Training Organisation will grant you a certificate.
Cert III in Individual Support
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.
Packaging for each 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)
| 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 |
| HLTAID011 | 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 |
| HLTAID011 | 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 |
