CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

Course Outline

This qualification focuses on the key role of workers in the community and/or residential setting within the aged care, disability and other related sectors. This qualification equips our students with knowledge (theoritical and practical), strategies and individual plans to provide person-centric support to people.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with the appropriate Commonwealth, State/Territory legislation and Australian standards and industry codes of practice. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must complete at least 120 hours of work Placement in an Aged care or Disability services organisation as detailed in the Assessment requirements of the Unit of Competency (UoC).

The Certificate III in Individual Support contains one specialist stream:

On completion of the Certificate III in Individual Care, students may receive credits for Certificate IV qualifications in Ageing Support, Disability, Mental Health and Leisure and Health.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or above
School education equivalent to Australian High School leaving level Year 12 (HSC in NSW); or other relevant qualification/s
Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, no less than 5.5 in each band, or upper intermediate, or EAP from approved ELICOS/ESL centre or Evidence of completing a VET course at Certificate IV or higher level in Australia.

Target Students

Target students are either current pursuing or want to pursue a career in a wide variety of care setting such as Nursing Homes, Residential Care Facilities, Disability Care Facilities, Rehabilitation Services, Retirement Villages, Community Healthcare Services or Hospitals.

NTA’s Graduates normally seek employment in the following roles:

Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
Care assistant/worker/Personal care worker
Respite Care worker
Community care worker/House worker/Support worker
Home care assistant
Disability service worker

Course Duration

The course duration for the three streams is as follows:

The weekly class schedule is as follows:

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must complete at least 120 hours of work Placement in a an Ageing, Disability services organisation or related services as detailed in the Assessment requirements of the Unit of Competency (UoC).

Course Location

This course is delivered at the following location:
Suite 106-108, 3 Railway Parade Burwood. NSW 2134

Course Delivery and Assessment

Course Delivery

Face to Face: Theoritical content and group discussions delivered in an interactive classroom setting
Simulation Training: Hands on practical skills developed in a controlled environment, ensuring NTA's students are confident in real world care delivery situations
Self paced learning: provides NTA's students the flexibility they need to complete the theoritical components and assessments at their own pace, however within the assigned timeframes.
Work placements: Provides NTA's students exposure to Aged Care and Disability settings, with focus on practical application of theoritical knowledge developed throughout the course in professional care settings.

Course Assessment

As this is a nationally recognised qualification, students will be required to successfully complete all units to meet the requirements. Each unit contains assessments which include:

Assessment method 1: Knowledge based tests
Assessment method 2: Projects and Case studies
Assessment method 3: Practical demonstration in a simulated environment.
Assessment method 4: Demonstration of clinical skills in workplace environment, assessed by NTA’s facilitator

Recongition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

Prospective students may have developed a number of skills in community care, through previous employment, life experience and/or formal studies. If this is the case, they are encouraged to enquire about Recognition of Prior learning (RPL) which may shorten their course. For example, Students holding a current First Aid Certificate from a recognised RTO, can receive credit towards for the Provide First Aid Unit.

Study Units and Qualification

Students will need to complete the following to meet the requirements of the qualification:

The details of the Core and Elective Units for each Stream is set out in the table below.

Unit Code	Unit Code Description	Type
HLTAID011	Provide first aid	E
CHCCCS031	Provide individualised support	C
CHCCCS041	Recognise healthy body systems	C
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	C
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically	C
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control	C
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	C
CHCCCS038	Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support	C
CHCCCS040	Support independence and well being	C
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	C
CHCAGE013	Work effectively in aged care	E
CHCAGE011	Provide support to people living with dementia	E
CHCPAL003	Deliver care services using a palliative approach	E
CHCDIS011	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach	E
CHCDIS020	Work effectively in disability support	E
CHCDIS012	Support community participation and social inclusion	E

C = Core; E = Elective; PR = Prerequisite

Educational Pathways

After achieving the Certificate III in Individual Support you have a number of pathway options. Some of them include:

Certificate IV in Ageing Support with NTA
Certificate IV in Disability Support with NTA
Certificate IV in Mental Health with NTA
Diploma of Community Services with NTA or
Bachelor of Nursing with another tertiary education provider provided you meet their entry requirements.

Course Fees

NTA will decide the course fees based on the credit transfer and Unit of Competency required to achieve the qualification. Fees are payable by Cheque, Money order, Cash, Internet, Bank Deposit or Direct Debit. NTA may enter into payment plans depending on student needs on a case by case basis.