CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support

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. This qualification has specialisation pathways of ageing, disability, home and community. To achieve this qualification, the student must have completed at least 120 hours of vocational placement as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency. The unit CHCCCS023, Support independence and well being, links with the vocational placement.  

This qualification has been replaced by CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, as of 22 November 2022. A transition period applies to enable current students to complete their study. Students will be transitioned to the new qualification if required. The transition period finishes on 21 November 2023

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

On-campus - Rockhampton

Duration:

12 months full-time

Core

CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCCS015	Provide individualised support
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing

Elective - Ageing Specialisation

CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs
CHCAGE005	Provide support to people living with dementia
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Elective - Additional

CHCPAL001	Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid

Mixed Mode - Various Campuses

Duration:

12 months full-time

Core

CHCCCS015	Provide individualised support
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing

Elective - Ageing Specialisation

CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs
CHCAGE005	Provide support to people living with dementia
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Elective - Disability Specialisation

CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS001	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS002	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS003	Support community participation and social inclusion
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Elective - Home and Community Specialisation

CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS025	Support relationships with carers and families
CHCHCS001	Provide home and community support services

Dual Home & Community and Ageing

CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs
CHCHCS001	Provide home and community support services
CHCAGE005	Provide support to people living with dementia
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCCCS025	Support relationships with carers and families

Elective - Additional

HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
CHCPAL001	Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid

Mixed Mode - Various Campuses

2023 February	Mixed Mode, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton, Townsville
2023 April	Mixed Mode, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton, Townsville
2023 May	Mixed Mode, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton, Townsville
2023 June	Mixed Mode, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton, Townsville

Vocational Placement of at least 120 hours is required and is organised by CQUniversity.  A Vocational placement competency logbook must be signed off to confirm essential skills gained. Third-Party assessments require a minimum of 120 hours and competency achieved in all units. If the student is employed in a carer capacity, they may be exempt from the placement component however they will still be required to have competencies signed off in the workplace and provide evidence of having worked a minimum of 120hrs.  Please contact your teacher regarding your employment, should this be the case.

Students must complete compulsory pre-placement requirements as outlined in Work Integrated Learning Placement Clinical Placement Portal: Click on the link for further details. Compulsory Pre-Placement Requirements.

Mixed Mode - Various Campuses

CHC33015 Individual Support
Campus	Mixed Mode
Room	As per online timetable
Start Date	To Be Advised
End Date	To Be Advised
Start Time	8:30 AM
End Time	4:00 PM
Compulsory	Yes
Additional Information Throughout the duration of this course, students studying by Mixed Mode will be required to attend 2 x 2 day Compulsory Residential School. The Mixed Mode offering has 3 x 2 day residential block opportunities spread throughout the year.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

There are no other entry requirements for this course however there are mandatory clinical placement requirements which need to be met. Mandatory clinical placement requirements as per the CQU Immunisation Policy and for patient and student safety.

Refer to the Clinical Placement Guidelines and Mandatory Checks Requirements for Clinical Placement for more details.

Occupational outcome: Assistant In Nursing, Personal Care Attendant, Community Care Worker, Support Worker, Disability Support worker.

Professional recognition is not applicable to this course.

Co-Contribution Concessional Fee	$286.00 (2023)
Fee for service per unit	$322.00 (2023)
Co-Contribution Fee per unit	$56.00 (2023)
Co-Contribution Concessional Fee per unit	$22.00 (2023)
TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit	$17.90 (2023)
Fee for service	$4,186.00 (2023)
Co-Contribution Fee	$728.00 (2023)

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This is a Fee Free TAFE course thanks to the Australian and Queensland Governments. Eligibility and conditions apply. 

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