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This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential settings 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 Name:CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
VET National Code: CHC33021
CRICOS CODE: 113678C
The entry requirements to get into this course are as below:
International students must demonstrate English language proficiency with minimum score of:
IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic), or
PTE (Pearson Test of English) 46; or equivalent.
Level 5, 440 Elizabeth St, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
73-81 Murray St, Hobart, Tasmania 7000
admissions@melmc.edu.au
+61 39 9997401
Prior to the commencement of the course, all students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test mapped at Australian Core Skills Framework and required to attain score at ACSF Level.
Learning skills: | 4 |
Reading skills: | 3 |
Writing skills | 3 |
Oral communication skills | 4 |
Numeracy skills | 3 |
The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks comprising of:
Holiday breaks amounting to 9 weeks (as specified in the timetable)
Students are required to attend 20 hours of classroom training per week.
Homework is expected to be approximately 5 hours a week.
The training and assessment schedule shows the weeks during which training is delivered and assessment conducted for each unit.
Unit of Competency
Code | Title | Core or Elective |
CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support | Core |
CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | Core |
CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing | Core |
CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | Core |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | Core |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia | Elective (Group A) |
CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care | Elective (Group A) |
CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Elective (Group A) |
CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach | Elective (Group B) |
CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion | Elective (Group B) |
CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support | Elective (Group B) |
Students are required to complete 120 hours of work placement as part of the qualification. Students will commence their work placement from in term 4.
The course is delivered face to face for 20 hours a week over 3 days per week.
A face-to-face training mode is employed for this qualification. All classroom-based training will take place at the Melbourne Metro College training facilities.
The structured self-study component of this course amounts to 6 hours a week. Students are provided with access to self-study guide for completion of a range of activities. The estimated time to complete activities is documented in the guide for each unit. This is a mandatory component of a student’s study and student’s attendance and participation will be monitored.
• Prior to the enrolment and at enrolment, students are made aware of the availability of Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
• Students are required to apply for CT of any relevant units and may also apply for RPL prior to course commencement.
• Students must show evidence that can be verified such as a statement of results for credit transfer to be granted.
Students are provided with:
• Student Assessment Booklet
• Other documents specific to the workplace simulation task requirements
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services and a range of other community services related Diplomas.
Potential employment options are as a as a direct support worker in aged care, disability, home and community care or other direct care work in the community services industry.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services and a range of other community services related Diplomas