Certificate III in Individual Support
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CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT

The certificate III in Individual Support provides the training you need in order to secure a job in either aged care or disability.

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Flexible, practical and industry-focused training. Begin your career in aged care or disability with blended learning or as a trainee. The Qualify Certificate III in Individual Support is designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in either the aged care or disability sectors. You can choose to specialise in either sector or do our course that covers both sectors. Delivered in a blended format, our trainer and student support teams are dedicated to enhancing your learning experience and helping you achieve your course goals.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.

The course is delivered in a blended format.
How is it delivered?

- Interactive online eLearning
- Monthly virtual workshops
- Individual Trainer support sessions via phone or web

We are here to help you succeed. Qualify’s Trainer and Student Support teams are also available by phone, email or video link to assist you whenever you need individual course support.

To achieve this qualification, students will complete 15 units of study consisting of 9 core units and 6 elective units

Core
*CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
*CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
*CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
*CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
*CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
*CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
*CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
*HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
*HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective
CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCGRP001 Support group activities
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCGRP001 Support group activities
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

*Unit has work placement or simulated work environment component.

Employers: Grow your business – Train, support and retain your staff.
There are a range of financial incentives and benefits available to businesses that offer work-based training opportunities.

Employees: Earn while you learn – Set yourself up for the career you want.
Traineeships are a great pathway to expand your skills. They allow you to combine work and study whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification and earning a wage.

Qualify offers this course as a traineeship to students moving into a retail role or those currently working in a retail environment wanting to obtain a formal qualification.
To be eligible to enrol as a trainee you must:
- Be employed in a retail environment
- Have a signed traineeship contract

Traineeship funding is available under the Australian Apprenticeship System. Click here to learn more.

When studying with Qualify, you will have the opportunity to undertake tasks and/or assessments related to a workplace environment.

With blended learning, we want you to develop "work-ready" skills that complement the theory components of your course.

Our simulated workplace allows you to undertake practical assessments that help you put your skills into practice. The simulated workplace can be accessed through our website in the Current Students Learning Hub.

This course requires 120 hours of practical work placement in an aged care or disability facility or both. This allows you to develop real-world skills needed to work in the industry and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

Prior to work placement, you will need to obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check, depending on the work placement.

To undertake this course, you will need:
- Regular access to a computer or tablet
- An email address and regular access to a reliable internet connection
- Basic to intermediate computer skills
- To meet language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) requirements and pass a short LLN test
- The ability and willingness to study online lesson material and complete online assessment activities
- Undertake some assessment activities in the workplace or simulated work environment or complete a practical work placement
- PDF reader software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat)
- Video conferencing software (e.g., MS Teams)
- The ability to communicate in English
- The ability to understand and follow detailed instructions given verbally or written in English

It is a government requirement that participants undertaking Nationally Recognised Training in Australia have a unique student identifier (USI). To begin this course, participants will need a USI. For more information on USIs, go to: www.usi.gov.au

This course is provided at a fee-for-service in all states.
*This course is subsidised by the Government of South Australia through the Subsidised Training List (eligibility criteria applies).

If eligible for subsidised training, a student co-contribution is payable on enrolment.
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*Enrolment will be valid for up to 12 months.

  • Duration Full-time 1 Year
  • Learning mode Blended or Traineeship
  • Type Nationally recognised accredited training
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