Vocational Education & Training
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support
2021
CHC33015
Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine
Estimated completion time: 0.5 year/s
This program is delivered over a period of 6 to 12 months. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and selected units. Refer to the relevant course information flyer for further information.
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs.
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.
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.
Career opportunities
Possible job opportunities may include::
- aged care worker
- disability services worker
- personal care giver
- residential disability support worker
- respite care worker.
Credit transfers & pathways
Skills recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.
This can include skills from:
- Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
- Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
- Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).
RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.
Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.
For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact VET RPL Enquiries on 1800 238 838 or email vet.rpl.enquiries@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.
Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Course information flyer(s)
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support - 2021
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) - 2021
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) - 2021
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) - 2021
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community) - 2021
Entry requirements
CDU Domestic Entry Requirements
There are no mandatory entry requirements for this qualification. However, applicants who wish to commence this course need to have the required skills and knowledge to undertake the qualification at this level e.g. completion of Year 10 or equivalent and a general command of spoken and written English to be able to meet industry standards for communication.
To be eligible to gain a placement in a community services, aged care or disability care facility, students may be required to attain an Ochre Card to work with children or a police clearance. If you have not yet obtained an Ochre card, please contact SAFENT:
Alice Springs
The Green Well Building
50 Bath Street, Alice Springs
1800 SAFE NT (1800 72 33 68)
safent.police@pfes.nt.gov.au
PO Box 39764, Winnellie NT 0821
Darwin
Ground Floor,
37 Woods St, Darwin City
1800 SAFE NT (1800 72 33 68)
safent.police@pfes.nt.gov.au
PO Box 39764, Winnellie NT 0821
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This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the CHC Community Services Training Package.
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VET for Secondary Students (VSS)
Select VSS for more detail about this program.
Employability skills
Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine
Study Mode: On campus or off campus
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Contact details
Email: Student.Central@cdu.edu.au |
Course structure
Certificate III in Individual Support
Code
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Module/Unit of Competency
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Hours
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CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
|
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CHCCCS015
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Provide individualised support
|
30
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CHCCCS023
|
Support independence and well being
|
80
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CHCCOM005
|
Communicate and work in health or community services
|
30
|
CHCDIV001
|
Work with diverse people
|
40
|
CHCLEG001
|
Work legally and ethically
|
55
|
HLTAAP001
|
Recognise healthy body systems
|
70
|
HLTWHS002
|
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
|
25
|
|
Total nominal hours for core units
|
330
|
ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY - GROUP A OR B
|
||
CHCAGE001
|
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
|
50
|
CHCCCS011
|
Meet personal support needs
|
60
|
HLTINF001
|
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
|
25
|
OTHER ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
|
||
CHCADV001
|
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
|
100
|
CHCMHS001
|
Work with people with mental health issues
|
80
|
CHCPAL001
|
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
|
60
|
|
Total nominal hours for elective units
|
375
|
|
Total nominal hours for the qualification
|
705
|
Code
|
Module/Unit of Competency
|
Hours
|
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
|
||
CHCCCS015
|
Provide individualised support
|
30
|
CHCCCS023
|
Support independence and well being
|
80
|
CHCCOM005
|
Communicate and work in health or community services
|
30
|
CHCDIV001
|
Work with diverse people
|
40
|
CHCLEG001
|
Work legally and ethically
|
55
|
HLTAAP001
|
Recognise healthy body systems
|
70
|
HLTWHS002
|
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
|
25
|
|
Total nominal hours for core units
|
330
|
GROUP A (Ageing Specialisation)
|
||
CHCAGE001
|
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
|
50
|
CHCAGE005
|
Provide support to people living with dementia
|
65
|
CHCCCS011
|
Meet personal support needs
|
60
|
HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | 25 |
OTHER ELECTIVES
|
||
CHCMHS001
|
Work with people with mental health issues
|
80
|
HLTHPS006
|
Assist clients with medication
|
80
|
|
Total nominal hours for elective units
|
360
|
|
Total nominal hours for the qualification
|
690
|
Code
|
Module/Unit of Competency
|
Hours
|
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
|
||
CHCCCS015
|
Provide individualised support
|
30
|
CHCCCS023
|
Support independence and well being
|
80
|
CHCCOM005
|
Communicate and work in health or community services
|
30
|
CHCDIV001
|
Work with diverse people
|
40
|
CHCLEG001
|
Work legally and ethically
|
55
|
HLTAAP001
|
Recognise healthy body systems
|
70
|
HLTWHS002
|
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
|
25
|
|
Total nominal hours for core units
|
330
|
ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY - GROUP B (Disability Specialisation)
|
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CHCDIS001
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Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
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40
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CHCDIS002
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Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
|
50
|
CHCDIS003
|
Support community participation and social inclusion
|
60
|
CHCDIS007
|
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
|
100
|
HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | 25 |
OTHER ELECTIVE UNITS
|
||
CHCMHS001
|
Work with people with mental health issues
|
80
|
|
Total nominal hours for elective units
|
355
|
|
Total nominal hours for the qualification
|
685
|
Code
|
Module/Unit of Competency
|
Hours
|
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
|
||
CHCCCS015
|
Provide individualised support
|
30
|
CHCCCS023
|
Support independence and well being
|
80
|
CHCCOM005
|
Communicate and work in health or community services
|
30
|
CHCDIV001
|
Work with diverse people
|
40
|
CHCLEG001
|
Work legally and ethically
|
55
|
HLTAAP001
|
Recognise healthy body systems
|
70
|
HLTWHS002
|
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
|
25
|
|
Total nominal hours for core units
|
330
|
GROUP A (Ageing Specialisation)
|
||
CHCAGE001
|
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
|
50
|
CHCAGE005
|
Provide support to people living with dementia
|
65
|
CHCCCS011
|
Meet personal support needs
|
60
|
GROUP C (Home and Community Specialisation)
|
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HLTINF001
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Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
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25
|
CHCCCS025
|
Support relationships with carers and families
|
70
|
CHCHCS001
|
Provide home and community support services
|
50
|
|
Total nominal hours for elective units
|
320
|
|
Total nominal hours for the qualification
|
650
|
Code
|
Module/Unit of Competency
|
Hours
|
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
|
||
CHCCCS015
|
Provide individualised support
|
30
|
CHCCCS023
|
Support independence and well being
|
80
|
CHCCOM005
|
Communicate and work in health or community services
|
30
|
CHCDIV001
|
Work with diverse people
|
40
|
CHCLEG001
|
Work legally and ethically
|
55
|
HLTAAP001
|
Recognise healthy body systems
|
70
|
HLTWHS002
|
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
|
25
|
|
Total nominal hours for core units
|
330
|
ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY - GROUP C (Home and Community Specialisation)
|
||
CHCAGE001
|
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
|
50
|
CHCCCS011
|
Meet personal support needs
|
60
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CHCCCS025
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Support relationships with carers and families
|
70
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CHCHCS001
|
Provide home and community support services
|
50
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OTHER ELECTIVES
|
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CHCADV001
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Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
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100
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CHCMHS001
|
Work with people with mental health issues
|
80
|
|
Total nominal hours for elective units
|
410
|
|
Total nominal hours for the qualification
|
740
|
Course fees
Domestic Students
2021 Indicative fees for this course:
VET Tuition Fees: $2,210.00 - $2,516.00 (for students who are eligible and receive an NT domestic subsidised place); or
Domestic Full Fees: $11,050.00 - $12,580.00 (for domestic full fee places).
Fees will vary according to your choice of units and specialisation selected.
Please note: a limited number of NT Government subsidy places are available for eligible NT domestic students so contact us now to secure your place for 2021.
The following Fees are applicable to this course:
Domestic Students
VET full fees are applicable to this course.
2021: Information about fees for non-subsidised VET courses are available in the VET Student Guide.
NT Government subsidised places are available for this course.
2021: VET Tuition Fees for 2021 will be charged at $3.50 per nominal hour for subsidised training. More detailed Information about 2021 VET Tuition fees for eligible NT residents will be published in the 2021 VET Student Guide or VET Fees.