CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Learn the fundamentals of disability care, preparing you for the career pathways of Community Care Worker or Disability Support Worker.
This course can help you develop the practical skills needed to prepare for all situations involved with disability work. Plus, you’ll get the opportunity to undergo work placement where you can put your skills into practice.
Complete Course details
Total units of competency: 15 (9 core and 6 elective units)
This qualification comprises units that will help you prepare for a career in disability support. The training you’ll receive from this course will help you carry out duties as a disability care worker, preparing you for different and complex work scenarios. The units also allow you to develop transferable skills that may be useful as you progress throughout your career.
From this course, you’ll learn to:
• Work with diverse people
• Communicate and work in health or community services
• Provide individualised support
• Support community participation and social inclusion
Core Units
- 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
- CHCCCS033 Identify and report abuse
- CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
- CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
- CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
• Must be Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Police Check Certificate (Australian Federal Police check only)
• Completion of English to year 12 or equivalent OR acceptable English language, literacy and numeracy skills
Individual support is available for students who face barriers to participating in accredited learning.
On Campus
Workplace
Traineeship
Full time on Campus: Approx 6 months
Part time on Campus: Approx 12 months
Workplace: Approx 12 months
120 hours Work placement
We have existing quality relationships with our local Facilities and Organisations which ensure our students are offered the best Work Placement opportunities possible.
We will arrange your Work Placement for you and do our best to place you with a Facility or Organisation close to home.
If you’re already working in the Industry, you can complete your Work Placement at your workplace if you choose.
Although Work Placement is unpaid, it provides fantastic work experience as well the confidence and contacts that will assist in gaining employment.
Government Subsidies are available for eligible participants.
For information on Government subsidies eligibility please click HERE
For course fees please click HERE
The following additional costs may be applicable:
– Purchase of a branded polo shirt for Practical Placement. Approx. $45
– Annual flu vaccination. Approx. $25
– National Criminal History (Police) Check. Approx. $30
– Other vaccinations, as required. Cost may range from $25 – $300, depending on your immunisation history.
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.