CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

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 & numeracy skills to fulfil their job role.

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 

  •   OR 

  • 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.

READ MORE- https://www.qld.gov.au/education/training/funded/career-start

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.

Career Start

Apprenticeship Traineeship Pathway

Student Co-contribution fees 

 

No Student Co-contribution fees applicable if the  trainee is under 25 years of age or a school-based trainee.

 Student Co-contribution fees for trainees over 25 years of age.

$1900.80 Payment Plan available

$1140.48 *Concession Payment Plan available

1188 nominal hours @$1.60 per hour

Apprenticeship / Traineeship Pathway

To be eligible to receive government subsidised training, the apprentice or trainee must: 

  • have entered into a training contract for a qualification that is funded by the department and be registered on the department's systems 

  • if from overseas, have a visa allowing them to work in Australia 

  • not have already completed 2 apprenticeship/traineeship qualifications within the last 10 years. This includes school-based apprenticeships or traineeships. 

Fee for Service (Mainstream)

$2700 (Refer to refund policy on enrolment form)

Fee for Service  (Schools)

As per school Partnership Agreement 

 

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Units

9 Compulsary Units
CHCCCS031
 Provide individualised support  C
CHCCCS038
 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support  C
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing   120 hours C
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems C
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services C
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people C
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically C
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control 
 C
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care C
6 Electivies
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
CHCAGE007 Recognise and report risk of falls E
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
 E
CHCGRP001
 Support group activities E

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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 (disability). n addition, school students may receive 8 QCE points.

Course Pathway

Certificate IV in Disability.

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