(CHC33015) Certificate III in Individual Support - Disability

Start your career in the growing aged care industry.

Part time-
~February to October

15 Hours Per Week

140 Hours of Work Placement

$900

payment available

The Certificate III in Individual Support provides you with the qualifications and expertise to work in the growing disability industry. You will learn the necessary skills and knowledge to care for the needs of older people, support their health and wellbeing and work with their individualised plans.

Studying with Enable College means you will be supported every step of the way by experienced trainers and friendly staff. Our graduates emerge with the required skills, knowledge and practical workplace experience to care for and support people with a disability in a variety of settings.

TGSS - CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Overview
Pathways
Course Units
Delivery

About this course

Enrolments may be subject to change when there are new releases to the Training Package.

Is this career path right for me?

Do you enjoy helping people? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of the elderly and the disabled? Do you have:

A friendly and caring approach?
The ability to relate to people from a wide variety of backgrounds?
Tact and sensitivity?
A respectful approach to clients?
Patience and a sense of humour?
Reliability and flexibility?
The ability to be a good listener?
Team working skills and the ability to use your own initiative?

If you answered yes to the above, then this course will help you begin a rewarding career in the health care industry.

How much will it cost me?

TGSS charges are $900.00
The fees includes First Aid, Manual Handling, National Police Clearance (issued through SAPOL) and DHS Checks.

A $150.00 re-enrolment fee applies for students who do not complete within the completion time.

The Nationally Recognised Training

Entry Requirements

The following entry requirements need to be met prior to course commencement:

Students must be aged 16 years of age or older on or before 28 January 2020 to be eligible to commence training under TGSS in Semester 1, 2020
Must be able to participate in 140 hours of work placement
Ability to gain a clean police and DCSI clearances
Complete all enrolment processes as per the Enable College enrolment policy and procedure
The school, students and parents / guardians must have completed all required paperwork including Work Ready Form A and Form B
Must reside in Metropolitan Adelaide
Students must have access to a computer, email, and internet
Students must have a level of physical fitness to work within the Disability Care Industry

Pathways in Individual Support

The CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support provides you with the qualifications and expertise to work in the growing disability care industry. Our graduates emerge with the required skills, knowledge and practical work experience to care for and support clients in a variety of settings.

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Possible Outcomes

Personal Care Worker
Personal Carer
Direct Care Worker
Home Help Worker
Support Worker
Respite Care Worker
Disability Support Worker
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service provider

Study Pathways

The Community Services Training Package promotes continued development of workers through attainment of higher-level qualifications. Pathways can go via both the Vocational and Higher Education sectors. Students can pathway into courses such as Certificate IV in Disability, Certificate IV in Ageing Support and Diploma of Nursing.

Course Units

This course is made up of 13 units of study, these are divided into 7 core units and 6 elective units. Our range of electives
is based on our experience, knowledge and understanding of what employers and the industry are looking for.

CORE UNITS [7]
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

DISABILITY Specification [4 Units]
CHCDIS001	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS002	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS003	Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Recognition of prior learning

If you have existing knowledge or skills relating to the requirements of this course you can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL may be granted for knowledge or skills obtained through prior education, training, work and life experiences.

RPL fees are $200.00

Credit Transfer

If the student has a prior Qualification or a Statement of Attainment issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework from any state or territory, the RTO will automatically give exemptions for those units of competency provided they are current. Credit transfer will be provided on the student record.

Other related courses

Certificate III in Individual Support Ageing
Certificate IV in Disability
Certificate IV in Mental Health

Delivery

This course is offered as part-time (15 study hours per week) on campus. As part of this course, you will also have the opportunity to experience real-life situations through work placement.

Optional study tutorials are available every Wednesday evening. Friday morning, and on arrangement with the trainer that is assigned to support the student. The assessment due date is one every 2 weeks for a full time student and one assessment per month for a part-time student Our experienced trainers will support you every step of the way.