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CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (VIC Only)

Study Method Blended, In-class, Online, Virtual
Locations Online, Craigieburn, Dandenong, Melbourne, Melton, Victoria, Werribee
Institution Hammond Institute
Recognition Australian Qualifications Framework, Nationally Recognised Training
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  • This course is not offered to International students

Course overview

Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021) 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.

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Job outcomes

  • Personal Care Worker
  • Community Care Worker or Assistant
  • Residential Support Worker
  • Home Respite Care Worker

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Recognitions

This course is approved by the Australian Qualifications Framework.

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

  • Victoria
    • Melbourne
      • Craigieburn
      • Dandenong
      • Werribee
    • Melton

Duration study load

  • 12 Months
  • 120 hours of work placement

Delivery

Delivery structure is comprised of classroom training sessions, structured learning such as training support, learning activities, self-paced (to allow the learners to absorb and reflect on their learning), workshops and work placement.

Entry requirements

  • Applicants are required to be 18 years old and above
  • Undertake Pre-Training Review
  • Undertake LLN test: Learning (ACSF Level 2), reading (ACSF Level 2), writing (ACSF Level 3), oral communication (ACSF Level 3) and numeracy (ACSF Level 2) are desirable to participate in the course
  • Police Check – Students undertaking this course are required to provide a current Police Check with no disclosures
  • This course is not offered to International students

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Pathways

  • Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015)
  • Certificate IV in Disability (CHC43115)

Work placement

To achieve Certificate III in Individual Support qualification the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency. If a student is unable to find an appropriate work placement, Hammond Institute will assist in finding the work placements.

Assessment

  • Knowledge Questions
  • Written Assignment & Case studies
  • Workplace Assessment
  • Log Book
  • Projects/Research Reviews

Subjects

Core Units
CHCCCS015Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023Support independence and well being
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
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Payment options

This course is eligible for Victorian Skills First funding.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

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About Hammond Institute

Hammond Institute is a Registered Training Organisation which has been delivering quality training since 2001. Hammond Institute works with the community, industry and employers to develop and deliver innovative training that equips people for jobs.

Hammond Institute Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO NO: 90720)

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