This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. 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.

Course Content

To obtain the full CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification, students need to complete 13 units of competency successfully which is made up of 7 core units plus 6 elective units chosen from a range of electives available to our student cohort.

Core units

CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention & control policies & procedures
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services

Pathways from this course

Students can choose to progress to study CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support after successfully completing this course.

Career Opportunities

Residential care worker
Care worker
Community house work
Personal care assistant
Personal care worker