CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
$999.00
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Help Those Most In Need
Studying Certificate III in Individual Support opens several career pathways to enrich and support individuals in the community, either living at home or in care. Completing this qualification will allow you to work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
You will gain 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, you must complete at least 120 hours of work placement.
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You’ve Got Options!
When studying Certificate III in Individual Support, you can choose to specialise in support for Ageing Individuals, Disabled individuals, or both in a dual qualification.
Choose from the options below to select your specialisation.
Can’t decide?
ACCSC is proud to offer our dual specialisation, CHC33021 Individual Support (Ageing and Disability), for a lower cost than getting both single specialties separately! Cover both areas in the same qualification, double your knowledge, upskill faster!
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Affordable Upfront Payment.
Once-off payment, cancel in 14 days for a full refund
Weekly Payment Plan
$200 Upfront Deposit | Payments: 40 | Total Course Fees: $1,400
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Affordable Upfront Payment.
Once-off payment, cancel in 14 days for a full refund
Weekly Payment Plan
$200 Upfront Deposit | Payments: 40 | Total Course Fees: $1,400
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Affordable Upfront Payment.
Once-off payment, cancel in 14 days for a full refund
Weekly Payment Plan
$200 Upfront Deposit | Payments: 40 | Total Course Fees: $1,400
Why are our courses so affordable?
In the digital age we believe no online nationally recognised qualification should cost thousands of dollars! ACCSC is run on a Social Enterprise pricing model which delivers you the same great course materials at a lower cost.
Quick Course Details
Course Code: CHC33021
Course Title: Certificate III in Individual Support
Course Duration: 12 Months Self-Paced
Nationally Recognised: Yes! – View on YourCareer website
Course Structure: This course is made up of 15 units in total, including 9 core units and 6 elective units
Course Delivery: Online. To achieve this qualification, the learner must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work placement with a suitable support provider in Australia.
Awarded By: Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
Qualification Status: Current
Ageing and Disability Specialisations:
Total Upfront Cost $999
Payment Plan $1400 (weekly payments of $30)
Ageing + Disability Dual Qualification:
Total Upfront Cost $1199
Payment Plan $1400 (weekly payments of $30)
To complete this qualification, you will need access to:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
- A device to record video
- A calculator
- Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, video presentation, infographics, etc.)
While there are no entry requirements for this qualification, ACCSC requires that learners:
- Minimum age 18
- Provide a valid USI
- Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Community Services and Care
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets the requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist.
- Confirm that they have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions
- and have one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. Eligible learners will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain RPL through our assessment only pathway.
For more information about our RPL process please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Policy.
Course Units
This course requires 9 Core Units, 6 Elective Units, and minimum 120 hours of work placement.
Learners undertaking Ageing and Disability Dual Specialisation will require completion of 9 Core Units, 6 Elective Units, and minimum 120 hours of work placement.
Core Units
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of older people receiving support
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Elective Units – Ageing Specialisation
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
- CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
- CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid*
*Note: HLTAID011 Provide First Aid must be completed externally, it is not provided by ACCSC
Core Units
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Elective Units – Disability Specialisation
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
- CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
- CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid*
*Note: HLTAID011 Provide First Aid must be completed externally, it is not provided by ACCSC
Core Units
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Elective Units – Ageing + Disability
- CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
- CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
- CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
Online Study Mode
ACCSC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Workplace Simulations and Documentation
- Training products and learning support materials
Dedicated Trainer and After Hours Support
ACCSC provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.
Career Outcomes
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
- Care assistant
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Residential Support Worker
- Community Access Coordinator
- Community care worker
- Community House Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Food Services Deliverer
- Transport Support Worker
- In Home Respite Worker
- Disability Service Officer
- Care Worker
- Client Assistant
- School Support Officer (Disability)
- Family Support Worker
- Care Service Employee
- Planned activity assistant
- Residential aide
- Field Officer (Community Services)
- Nurse’s Aide
- Home care assistant
Work Placement
Learners must undertake at least 120 hours of work placement to complete this qualification. Learners will need to organise their own placement at a site that meets all requirements of the Workplace Resources Checklist:
Nationally Recognised Qualification
All ACCSC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) from Certificate III to Diploma level. For more information on the AQF or about CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, go to www.yourcareer.gov.au.
Fast Assessment Turnaround
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
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