CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

Important Note: Specialisations - disability or ageing or a mixture of both dependant on chosen electives.

Course Details

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who 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. 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.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Student Selection	Persons with the digital, language, literacy and numeracy skills to fulfil their job role and be currently employed or can secure a Placement as a Disability Support Worker. (Confirmation from Employer required) Must hold disability clearance card.
Student Intake	All year (except for end of year closure)
Delivery Mode	Online with support from CTA Trainers and Assessors
Course Duration	Maximum 15 months part-time or 8 months full-time
Practical Component	Applicant must be either employed by a disability support organisation OR be able to secure a Volunteer Placement for a minimum 120 hours on enrolment. CTA will assist.
How is the Course Delivered & Assessed	The course knowledge is delivered and assessed online. Concurrent to gaining knowledge you will either be working or volunteering in a regulated early childhood education and care setting to learn, practice and consistently demonstrate the practical skills imbedded into each unit. Gaining competency requires you to complete the knowledge assessment to a satisfactory level, consistently demonstrate the practical skills in the workplace during a minimum and mandatory number of 120 hours of vocational placement hours related to the unit and or course. Evidence relating to your practical skills is gathered by the assessor and involves a mix of observations, supervisor reports and projects, depending on the unit requirements

Career Start supports Queensland job seekers to start their career, or move into more skilled roles or full-time employment.

Career Start - General Training Pathway

Student Co-contribution fees

NON-Concessional $30 on enrolment (no refund)
Concession $15 on enrolment (no refund)

Eligibility Under Career Start

A student may access up to 2 subsidised training places through one of the following options:

a qualification in a certificate III under the general training pathway and an apprenticeship/traineeship, noting that if the apprenticeship/traineeship is done first, the student is no longer eligible to access a general training pathway qualification under Career Start;

two apprenticeships/traineeships at either a certificate II or III level, including school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs).

In addition, under Career Start, students may access one subsidised introductory-level skill set.

General Training Pathway

To access a subsidised training place under Career Start, a student must meet the following criteria:

aged 15 years or older and not be a school student
permanently reside in Queensland
be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen
not already have a certificate III or higher qualification completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student, and foundation skills qualifications don’t count)
not be enrolled in another qualification, even if it’s on hold or deferred, whether funded by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training or not (foundation skills qualifications don’t count).

Along with the eligibility criteria above, specific entry requirements or exemptions may apply to certain funded qualifications and skill sets. These are set by industry or sector requirements, as well as national training package guidelines.

Apprenticeship or Traineeship Pathway

To be eligible, you must:

have entered into a training contract for a qualification that is funded by us and be registered on our systems
if you’re from overseas, have a visa allowing you to work in Australia
not be enrolled in another qualification
not have already completed 2 apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications (including a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship) within the last 10 years.

Learn more about apprenticeship and traineeship funding.

Career Start Apprenticeship Traineeship Pathway Student Co-contribution fees (dependant on electives)	No student co-contribution fees if is under 25 years of age or a school-based traineeship. Student co-contribution fees for trainees over 25 years of age. $1,900.80 Payment Plan available $1,140.48 *Concession Payment Plan available 1188 nominal hours @$1.60 per hour

Fee for Service (Mainstream)	$2,500.00 (Refund policy on enrolment form)
Fee for Service (Schools)	As per school Partnership Agreement

SPECIALISATION – DISABILITY & AGEING ELECTIVE UNITS
CHCDIS011	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach	E
CHCDIS012	Support community participation and social inclusion	E
CHCDIS020	Work effectively in disability support	E
CHCAGE011	Provide support to people living with dementia	E
CHCAGE013	Work effectively in aged care	E
CHCPAL003	Deliver care services using a palliative approach	E

SPECIALISATION – DISABILITY ELECTIVE UNITS
CHCDIS011	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach	E
CHCDIS012	Support community participation and social inclusion	E
CHCDIS020	Work effectively in disability support	E
CHCCCS033	Identify and report abuse	E
CHCCCS042	Prepare meals	E
CHCDIV002	Promote aboriginal and/or Torres strait Islander cultural safety	E

SPECIALISATION – AGEING ELECTIVE UNITS
CHCAGE011	Provide support to people living with dementia	E
CHCAGE013	Work effectively in aged care	E
CHCPAL003	Deliver care services using a palliative approach	E
CHCCCS033	Identify and report abuse	E
CHCCCS042	Prepare meals	E
CHCDIV002	Promote aboriginal and/or Torres strait Islander cultural safety	E

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) vs Credit Transfer

Have you gained knowledge and skills through your work, life experience, training or education? Recognition of your current skills and knowledge can occur through either credit transfer or recognition of prior learning.

A credit transfer is applied if you hold a Statement of Attainment for a unit with the same code as a unit in the course you wish to enrol in. Meaning you don’t have to do the unit again.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be an option if you have current extensive experience, knowledge and skills related to the course you are wanting to enrol in but have never sought a formal qualification. The assessment is still as rigorous and involves you answering questions for each unit, to confirm you hold the knowledge, and providing evidence that your skills and experience are current and relate to the course you are wanting to enrol in.

Resources

Learning resources supplied online (CTA trainers will show you how to use the online system) are included in the course cost. Additional charges will apply for printing of learning resources, if requested. Please check before enrolment.

Job Roles

Support Worker

Outcome

On successful completion of all units within this qualification, participants may receive a Certificate III in individual support (aligned to your chosen specialisation). In addition, school students may receive 8 QCE points.