Modification history
Not applicable.
Qualification description
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.
Packaging rules
- Total number of units = 15
- 9 core units
- 6 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 3 units from those units listed under Group A or B
- the remaining units from any of the Groups A, B or C below.
Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Individual Support.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation as outlined below.
Packaging for each specialisation:
All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
All Group A and all Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability).
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
| Core units | |
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| Elective units | |
| Group A electives – AGEING specialisation | |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| Group B electives – DISABILITY specialisation | |
| CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
| Group C Other electives | |
| CHCAGE007 | Recognise and report risk of falls |
| CHCAGE012 | Provide food services |
| CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
| CHCCCS001 | Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
| CHCCCS033 | Identify and report abuse |
| CHCCCS034 | Facilitate independent travel |
| CHCCCS035 | Support people with autism spectrum disorder |
| CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family |
| CHCCCS037 | Visit client residence |
| CHCCCS042 | Prepare meals |
| CHCCCS043 | Support positive mealtime experiences |
| CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
| CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS013 | Assist with communication using augmentative and alternative communication methods |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCGRP001 | Support group activities |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication |
| HLTOHC007 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
Qualification mapping information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support.