CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
(Ageing & Disability)
Kempsey

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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.

The units of Competency students will study are:

• HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
• CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
• CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
• HLTINF006 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
• CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
• CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
• CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

The college has made the strategic decision to complete both specialisations. This will improve employment options as well as industry knowledge and versatility.