Certificate III in Individual Support

Course Overview: This course is recognized as one of the top entry level qualifications for applicants, who wants to develop the understanding of infection prevention and control practices.  The enriched knowledge and tools used in this course ensures that the applicants are well equipped to support the elderlies in home, aged care facilities, and community care.

  • Duration: 36 Weeks
  • Funding: This quali­fication is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible candidates.
  • Course fee: Tuition fees- $6,700.00 ($0 for eligible Skills First Funding applicants)
  • Prerequisite: There is no formal prerequisite for this course.
  • Entry Requirements: There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, you will need to go through a pre-training review process to determine if you are suitable for this course.
  • Industry Requirement–

    Candidates are required to provide evidence of the following for work placement:

    • National Police Check
    • Current First Aid Certificate
    • Statutory Declaration

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  • Career Opportunities:  Upon the completion of this course, you could become-:
  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Nanny
  • Playgroup Supervisor
  • Out of School Hours Care Educator.
  • Work Placement Support:

    A minimum of 120 hours Work Placement must be undertaken

      Course Details: Each candidate must demonstrate their competency in the following-

      • 13 units of competency
      • 7 core units
      • 6 elective units.
    • Core Units:

    CHCCCS015 Provide individualized support

    CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing

    CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

    CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

    CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

    HLTAAP001 Recognize healthy body systems

    HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

    • Elective Units:

    CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people

    CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

    CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs

    CHCCCS025 Support relationships with careers and families

    CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services

    HLTINF001 – Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

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