COURSE CODE: CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support

Course Overview

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is designed for students who want to develop practical skills and knowledge to provide support and care to people in aged care, disability, or community care settings.

This course focuses on personal care, communication, safety, and supporting the independence and wellbeing of clients.

Training is delivered through face-to-face classes combined with theory, practical activities, and work placement.

Course Entry Requirements

Students must:

Be 18 years or older
Provide valid identification
Meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements

Students may also require:

Police Check
Working With Children Check (if applicable)
Vaccination requirements for placement

Course outcome

After successful completion, students may work as:

Personal Care Assistant
Aged Care Worker
Disability Support Worker
Community Care Worker
Home Care Assistant

Assessment Methods

Assessment may include:

Written questions
Practical demonstrations
Projects and case studies
Workplace observation during placement

Pathways

After completing this qualification, students may progress to:

Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Certificate IV in Disability Support
Community services qualifications

Course Duration

Full-time or part-time options available
Duration may vary depending on delivery schedule

Delivery Mode

✔ Face-to-face classroom training

✔ Practical activities and case studies

✔ Theory and written assessments

Course Structure

Students are required to complete core and elective units as part of this qualification.

Example Units:

Provide individualised support
Support independence and wellbeing
Recognise healthy body systems
Work legally and ethically
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Support relationships with carers and families

Skill You Will Learn

Students will learn how to:

Support clients with daily living activities
Provide personal care services
Communicate effectively with clients and families
Support independence and wellbeing
Work safely in care environments
Follow workplace policies and procedures

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core / 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
CHCPAL003	Work effectively in children’s education and care	Elective – Group A
CHCAGE013	Identify and report children and young people at risk	Elective – Group A
CHCDIS011	Provide First Aid in an education and care setting	Elective – Group B
CHCDIS012	Support community participation and social inclusion	Elective – Group B
CHCDIS020	Work effectively in disability support	Elective – Group B