Certificate III in Individual Support
CHC33021
Length
1 Year (full time)
2 Years (part time)
Study Mode
Online Classes & Face to face Workshops
On Campus
Workplace & On Campus
Certificate III in Individual Support - CHC33021
Course Overview
The Certificate III in Individual Support reflects the role of individuals in the community, aged, 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 work within the scope of their job role and delegation, supported and directed by supervisors or team leaders. The main focus of the worker's job role is to provide person-centered support, guided by the client's behavioural support plan, individual support plan, and personal goals and aspirations.
This course is available as part of the Free TAFE scheme for eligible students.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
This course prepares graduates to work in a range of roles such as:
- Aged and Disability Residential Support Worker
- Aged Support Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- In-Home Respite Worker
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Community care Worker
- Care/Client Assistant
- Care Worker
Further study
After graduating, students might like to undertake further study in:
- CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
- CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
Course details
Upcoming dates and times
Choose a location below to learn more about when this course is offered and on which days you’ll need to attend.
Benalla - Bridge Street
(3 commencing soon)
Open From: 29-Jun-2024 - School Based Apprentice or Trainee - Part time - 9.00am - 4.00pm - Online Classes & Face to face Workshops
Open From: 21-Sep-2024 - School Based Apprentice or Trainee - Part time - 9.00am - 4.00pm - Online Classes & Face to face Workshops
Open From: 29-Mar-2024 - School Based Apprentice or Trainee - Part time - 9.00am - 4.00pm - Online Classes & Face to face Workshops
Seymour - Wallis Street
(7 commencing soon)
Ageing - Open From: 29-Mar-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - 9.00am - 4.00pm - Workplace & On Campus
Ageing - Open From: 29-Jun-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - 9.00am - 4.00pm - Workplace & On Campus
Ageing - Open From: 21-Sep-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - 9.00am - 4.00pm - Workplace & On Campus
Disabilty Groups - Open From: 29-Mar-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - 9.00am - 4.00pm - Workplace & On Campus
Disabilty Groups - Open From: 29-Jun-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - 9.00am - 4.00pm - Workplace & On Campus
Disabilty Groups - Open From: 21-Sep-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - 9.00am - 4.00pm - Workplace & On Campus
Starts On: 22-Jul-2024 - Full time - Monday & Tuesday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus - Applications Close: 19-Jul-2024
Shepparton - Fryers Street
(6 commencing soon)
Disability & Ageing - Starts On: 02-May-2024 - Full time - Thursday & Friday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus - Applications Close: 02-May-2024
Disability - Starts On: 02-May-2024 - Full time - Thursday & Friday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus - Applications Close: 02-May-2024
Ageing - Starts On: 02-May-2024 - Full time - Thursday & Friday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus - Applications Close: 02-May-2024
Open From: 29-Mar-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - 9.00am - 4.00pm - Workplace & On Campus
Open From: 29-Jun-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - 9.00am - 4.00pm - Workplace & On Campus
Open From: 21-Sep-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - 9.00am - 4.00pm - Workplace & On Campus
Study units
Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.
This course requires a total of 15 units: 9 core and 6 elective.
Core units
9 unit(s)
- 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 units
11 unit(s)
- CHCAGE007 Recognise and report risk of falls
- CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
- CHCCCS035 Support people with autism spectrum disorder
- CHCCCS037 Visit client residence
- CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
- CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
- CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
Attendance & commitment
General public face-to-face delivery | 1-year course length | Full-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend classes on campus two days per week (6.5 hours per day).
- Spend approximately 15 hours per week working through their course materials research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled classes.
- Complete 120 hours of placement, which comprises 60 hours in an aged setting and 60 Hours in a disability setting as outlined in the placement details below.
School-Based Apprenticeship Traineeship blended delivery | 2 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend virtual classes two days per month (6 hours per day for 20 days each year).
- Attend on-campus lab practical workshops (12 hours each year).
- Spend approximately 10 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Meet with their trainer at their place of work at least 4 times a year.
- Complete 120 mandated hours of placement requirements in their workplace (this is included in normal employment hours).
Placement details
- 120 hours of placement occurs in two blocks. Block 1 (Disability) is 60 hours over 2 weeks. Block 2 (Aged Care) is 60 hours over 2 weeks.
- Each placement may involve shift work and hours will vary, depending on the placement host's requirements.
- Placement is organised by GOTAFE and students may need to travel throughout regional Victoria.
- 100% attendance is required for placement.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include:
- Knowledge questions
- Case studies
- Projects
- Role plays
- Simulations
Before you begin
Entry requirements
GOTAFE entry requirements
Before being accepted into the course applicants:
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB)- an online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a pre-training review interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
Placement requirements
Before commencing placement, applicants will need:
- A current National Police Check with no disclosable outcomes.
- A current Working With Children’s Check (Volunteer type accepted).
- Immunisation: COVID-19, Influenza, and Serology.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check if completing a placement in a disability service.
- A GOTAFE polo shirt must be worn on placement (purchased by the student on course induction day).
Inherent requirements
Students will need the psychological stamina to work night shifts, maintain adult hygiene, and demonstrate empathy and resilience required for working with vulnerable patients in a range of situations.
Student resources
Students must have:
- A laptop/computer with internet access.
- Access to a digital camera or video camera for visual and audio assessment tasks.
- General stationary (pens, pencils, rulers).
Recommended textbook: Individual Support in Australia: Ageing, Disability, Home and Community Care - TAFE NSW published 2016.
Enrolment
Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:
- Aspirations/career goals
- Educational attainment and capability
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:
- Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.
Fees and payments
This course is available as part of the Free TAFE scheme for eligible students.
Fees and costs
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
Please note that the fees on this webpage, for this particular course:
- are correct at the time of publishing for those enrolling in 2024 and may change without notice.
- will be discussed with applications as part of the application process to ensure it is understood what is being paid for and which fee rates they may be eligible for.
Course Fees consist of 3 different components:
- Student Tuition Fee - cover the costs of training and assessment. These fees vary across courses and are calculated based on a rate per nominal hour enrolled in. The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Circumstances may include:
- an individual’s eligibility for Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- an individual’s eligibility for concession rates on Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- ineligible individuals who are required to pay the full fees for tuition and other costs.
- Material Fee - where applicable, cover the costs of classroom consumables, handouts, and booklets, e-Learning resources, and associated license access fees and excursions.
- Student Services Fee (SSF) - contributes to the provision of student engagement, learning and support services. SSF is a non-refundable annual fee that does not apply to short-course participants.
Additionally, some courses require students to purchase or supply textbooks, kits, tools, uniforms and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session or during the pre-training review Interview.
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your fees.
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Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.
Support for personal issues
We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.
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Counselling services
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Further information is provided at course induction.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
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