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Human Services

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

Overview

The table below provides an overview of the course:

Overview
Training Package	CHC Community Services
RTO	90478 - Sydney Catholic Schools Ltd as The Trustee for Sydney Catholic Schools Trust
Category	Board Developed Course
Unit Value	3 units x 2 years + 1 unit x 1 year (Year 11)
Duration	2 years
Qualification	CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
Contributes to the ATAR	Yes
Work Placement	120 hours

Course 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. The focus of this course is ageing.

Core units include:

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 include:

CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCGRP001 Support group activities
CHCAGE007 Recognise and report risk of falls
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Work Placement

Students are required to participate in a minimum of 120 hours of work placement.

Eligibility for Qualification

Nationally Registered Training Logo The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support requires 15 units of competency, comprised of 9 core units and 6 elective units.

Students assessed as fulfilling the requirements for all the units of competency in the course will be eligible for the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support.

Students achieving at least one unit of competency will be eligible for an AQF Statement of Attainment showing partial completion of their qualification.

How to Succeed in this Course

To succeed in this course, you should:

- be organised
- attend scheduled lessons
- follow instructions
- actively engage in lessons
- complete competency tasks to the standard required
- be compassionate, empathetic, kind and patient
- have a caring nature

Industries Related to this Course

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

- Administrative and Support Services
- Health Care and Social Assistance

Videos

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Course Flyer

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