Course Overview
A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) provides you with an introduction to working with people living with disability within residential facilities and within the home.
Our program is focused on taking care of others, and the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) addresses the unique needs of those who require additional assistance.
Individual Support Workers require empathy and understanding, which is why our course content includes specialised units that will help Participants secure employment.
Successful completion of this qualification will achieve a Nationally Recognised Certificate.
| Qualification Name | Certificate III in Individual Support – Disability (CHC33015) |
| Course Duration | 12 Months |
| Course Delivery | Online Blended Learning Classroom Based |
| Work Placement | Participants must complete at least 120 hours |
| Work Placement Requirement | Participants must have the current influenza immunisation and should be able to provide a flu vaccination receipt/certificate before commencing work placement |
| Course Fee | Enquire Now for more information |
What you will learn
- Providing emotional and practical support to clients living with a disability
- Preparing and handling food and providing meals and assistance to clients within residential facilities and within the home
- Developing and assisting clients with their individualised care plans
- Managing conditions and learning how to assist those living with a disability
- Supporting and empower those living with a disability and their unique personal needs.
Job Prospects
- Community Care Worker
- Community House Worker
- Personal Care Worker
- Personal Care Assistant
Study Pathways
- CHC42015 – Certificate IV in Community Services (Study with AETS)
- CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- CHC52015 – Diploma of Community Services
- HLT54114 – Diploma of Nursing
Entry Requirements
Participants are required to be competent in English and will undertake a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Assessment (LLN) prior to commencing the training.
Course Structure
This is a nationally recognised qualification.
Participants need to complete 13 units of competency.
• 7 Core Units
• 6 Elective Units
| Core Units | Core / Elective | Description |
| CHCCCS015 | Core | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS023 | Core | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCOM005 | Core | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Core | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG001 | Core | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTAAP001 | Core | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS002 | Core | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCDIS001 | Elective | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS002 | Elective | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
| CHCDIS003 | Elective | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS007 | Elective | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
| CHCMH5001 | Elective | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCCCS0111 | Elective | Meet personal support needs |
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required for Participants undertaking nationally recognised training (qualifications, accredited courses, skill sets and units of competency) unless exempt.
This includes international Participants studying in Australia. If you don’t have a USI you will not receive your qualification or statement of attainment.