Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Individual Support
Certificate III in Individual Support
CHC33021
BIC0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 23/11/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
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.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)- nine (9) core units
- six (6) elective units, consisting of:
- at least three (3) units from those units listed under Group A or B
- the remaining units from any of the Groups A, B or C below.
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 as outlined below.
Packaging for each specialisation:
All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
All Group A and all Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability).
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AE04 | Ageing |
| AE05 | Disability |
| AE06 | Ageing and Disability |
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI66 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVC29 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OEH25 | CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | 125 | Unit of competency |
| WG739 | HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OEH40 | CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support | 110 | Unit of competency |
| OEI08 | CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEH39 | CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVB82 | CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Electives – AGEING Specialisation
All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI05 | CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OEH24 | CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEH41 | CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Electives – DISABILITY Specialisation
All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEH19 | CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEH18 | CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OEH28 | CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support | 60 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Other Electives
Up to three (3) units may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWK6 | CHC33015 | Certificate III in Individual Support | Qualification |
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