Certificate III in Individual Support
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing & Disability
The Certificate III in Individual Support prepares you to care for Australian seniors effectively in residential facilities and their homes, making real change in their lives.

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and / or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centered support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

We actively tailor training for people from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities and encourage all to apply.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
What’s in Stirling Institute of Australia’s Individual Support (Ageing, Disability) course?

  • An organised industry work placement (minimum of 120hrs)
  • Ability to apply your skills in our practical training environment
  • Provide first aid CPR Training
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, prospective students need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate III level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

  • Pre-training review to ensure student has the appropriate level of Language Literacy and Numeracy to achieve the competencies. Where a test result is supplied, it must be within the last 12 months.
  • Basic computer skills.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • A satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) will be required for all practical placements.
  • Immunization certificate may be requested by the host employer.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
  • HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
  • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
  • CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
  • CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
  • CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
  • CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
  • CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
  • CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
  • CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
  • CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
  • CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
  • HLTAID003 Provide first aid
Course Details
  • Estimated duration of 35 tuition weeks
  • 1 day per week

(No classes on school and public holidays)

All prospective students enrolling in the course are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or credit transfer.
Training Delivered by Stirling Institute of Australia RTO ID 21132