About the Course
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home, or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as 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 other reasons. These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. 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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice.
Packaging Rules:
Total number of units = 15
9 core units
6 elective units, consisting of:
At least 3 units from those listed under Group A or B
The remaining units from any of the Groups A, B, or C below.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation as outlined below.
Packaging for each specialisation:
All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
All Group A and all Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability).
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units:
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective units:
Group A electives – AGEING specialisation:
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Group B electives – DISABILITY specialisation:
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
Group C Other electives:
CHCAGE007 Recognise and report risk of falls
CHCAGE012 Provide food services
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS033 Identify and report abuse
CHCCCS034 Facilitate independent travel
CHCCCS035 Support people with autism spectrum disorder
CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family
CHCCCS037 Visit client residence
CHCCCS042 Prepare meals
CHCCCS043 Support positive mealtime experiences
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS013 Assist with communication using augmentative and alternative communication methods
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCGRP001 Support group activities
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
HLTOHC007 Recognise and respond to oral health issues
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