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.
Course Outline & Structure for Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)?
The Certificate III in Individual Support is made up of 15 total units. This covers 9 core units and 6 elective units, including the required electives to specialise in elderly or senior care.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY-
Core Units- 9
| 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 |
Ageing Specialisation
| Elective units | |
| Group A electives – AGEING | |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
Disability Specialisation
| Elective units | |
| Group A electives – Disability | |
| CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
Curriculum
- 15 Sections
- 45 Lessons
- Lifetime
- CHCCCS031 - Provide individualised support5
- CHCCCS038 - Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support5
- CHCCCS040 - Support independence and wellbeing3
- CHCCCS041 - Recognise healthy body systems5
- CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services3
- CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people3
- CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically3
- HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control5
- HLTWHS002 - Follow safe work practices for direct client care3
- CHCAGE011 - Provide support to people living with dementia5
- CHCAGE013 - Work effectively in aged care5
- CHCPAL003 - Deliver care services using a palliative approach5
- CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach3
- CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion3
- CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support4
