52 weeks (including term breaks, holidays, pre-training, and completion activities)
Face to Face, instructor-led.
Care worker or assistant Nursing Assistant Residential Support Worker Home care assistant Personal care assistant Community Worker In-Home Respite Worker
January | April | July | October
Tuition fee: $8,000 Material fee: $ 1,000
Campus: Level 4, 251 Adelaide Terrace Perth WA 6000 Australia
The Certificate III in Individual Support is a nationally recognized qualification designed for those passionate about providing quality care and support to individuals in need. This course equips students with the essential skills and knowledge to assist elderly people, individuals with disabilities, or those requiring personal care, while promoting independence and well-being. With practical hands-on training and industry placements, graduates are prepared for rewarding careers in aged care, disability support, and community services.
Course content
To attain CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, 15 units must be achieved:
Elective units selected in this course are for Disability specialisation.
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support | Core |
* CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | Core |
*CHCCCS040 Support independence and well being | Core |
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | Core |
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | Core |
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | Core |
*HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | Core |
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach | Elective |
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion | Elective |
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support | Elective |
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | Elective |
CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease | Elective |
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues | Elective |