Certificate III in Individual Support

About this course

This course can help you start or advance your career in the aged care or disability sectors. It will qualify you for a vast range of roles providing individual support to clients.

Benefits of working in these sectors include flexible hours, strong demand for staff and the opportunity to make a difference in others’ lives.

You will learn the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred support.

This course will cover the following core skills:

supporting independence and wellbeing
communication
working with diverse people
legal and ethical work practices
recognising healthy body systems
safe work practices for direct client care.

You can also choose electives in your area of interest:

ageing
disability
home and community.

Note that the availability of electives may vary depending on your selected training provider.

Individual support roles are available in community and residential settings. A minimum number of work placement hours must be completed to achieve this qualification.

This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

This course can be done as a traineeship. You’ll get technical knowledge through coursework and hands-on experience through paid work. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.

To enrol as a trainee, you’ll need:
1. a job in a relevant workplace in the same field as your course, and
2. an employer willing to sign a Commonwealth Government ‘Training Contract’ and support your learning at work.
To get started:
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as a traineeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.

Units of study

Unit title	Unit code
Provide individualised support	CHCCCS031
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support	CHCCCS038
Support independence and wellbeing	CHCCCS040
Recognise healthy body systems	CHCCCS041
Communicate and work in health or community services	CHCCOM005
Work with diverse people	CHCDIV001
Work legally and ethically	CHCLEG001
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control	HLTINF006
Follow safe work practices for direct client care	HLTWHS002

Unit title	Unit code
Recognise and report risk of falls	CHCAGE007
Provide support to people living with dementia	CHCAGE011
Provide food service	CHCAGE012
Work effectively in aged care	CHCAGE013
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context	CHCAOD001
Address the needs of people with chronic disease	CHCCCS001
Provide loss and grief support	CHCCCS017
Identify and report abuse	CHCCCS033
Facilitate independent travel	CHCCCS034
Support people with autism spectrum disorder	CHCCCS035
Support relationships with carer and family	CHCCCS036
Visit client residence	CHCCCS037
Prepare meals	CHCCCS042
Support positive mealtime experiences	CHCCCS043
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports	CHCCCS044
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach	CHCDIS011
Support community participation and social inclusion	CHCDIS012
Assist with communication using augmentative and alternative communication methods	CHCDIS013
Work effectively in disability support	CHCDIS020
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety	CHCDIV002
Support group activities	CHCGRP001
Work with people with mental health issues	CHCMHS001
Deliver care services using a palliative approach	CHCPAL003
Provide First Aid	HLTAID011
Assist clients with medication	HLTHPS006
Recognise and respond to oral health issues	HLTOHC007

Course providers

This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.

Certificate III in Individual Support

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Core units

Elective units

Course providers