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CHC33021– Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) 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.
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.
*Non-Tuition fees not included
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or Australian equivalent is mandatory.
Students must be 18 years old and above.
A minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required.
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Students are required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of their course.
The minimum requirements for the specification of laptops can be found in the Student Equipment Required section below.
Prior to enrolment, all prospective students are required to complete a compulsory Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment. This assessment is completed as part of the pre-enrolment process through the LLND Portal – myllnd.com/login/
The LLND assessment helps identify whether a student may need additional support during their studies and ensures they are placed in a course that is appropriate for their skill level. Assessments are aligned with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and include language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills.
Students must complete their LLND assessment via the LLND Portal before they can be formally enrolled. Further instructions on how to access and complete the assessment will be provided to prospective students as part of the pre-enrolment process.
The college offers rolling intakes, allowing students to choose their preferred commencement date with the college. This provides flexibility for the students by allowing them to select the commencement date that best suits their academic plans. For further information, please contact our student support: [email protected].
| Core Unit Code | Core Unit Title |
|---|---|
| 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 Unit Code | Elective Unit Title |
| CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
| **HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| *CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
| No occupation licensing,certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication for all units except HLTAID011 which has Specific licensing / regualtory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be optained from the relevant national/state /territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities HLTAID011- Provide First Aid |
114151D
52 weeks
Face to face mode of delivery consisting of Face to face physical and face to face virtual
15 units of competency
$14,000*
$12,000*
*Non-Tuition fees not included.
Students must be willing to undertake student work placement. Student Work placement provides students with the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge in real scenarios. It is a requirement of this qualification that students undertake a minimum of 120 hours of unpaid student work placement
The college organises student work placement location. However, students can select student work placement locations by themselves. The college will assess the suitability of placement locations. Students will also be given a student work placement diary, which will need to be completed during their placement hours. All students must be willing to undertake placement in a disability care facility.
Students will be required to arrange, at their own expense, transportation to and from their placement facility. Should students be required to travel interstate for placement, the college will cover the cost of all interstate travel and accommodation during the placement; however, students will be required to organise their own local travel to and from these facilities.
Prior to attending student work placement, students must achieve satisfactory results. Students will also be required to successfully complete HLTAID011– Provide first aid. This unit is an elective within this qualification and will need to be completed prior to placement.
Students must meet the following mandatory requirements at their own expense. Students will be notified when to obtain these documents:
This only applies to students who will attend their student work placement at a disability care facility:
Deleted: For more information, refer to the student work placement information on the Student Work Placement Information flyer.
Students will be notified of their placement details prior to commencing student work placement. Students are required to organise their own travel to and from these facilities and may be required to undertake placement anywhere within Australia.
Footnote (1): CHCCCS040- Support independence and wellbeing: The unit of competency requires students to perform the activities outlined in the performance criteria of the unit during a period of at least 120 hours of student work placement within a workplace.
Students MUST have the following IT equipment prior to enrolling the college and will require a suitable study space for self-study, assessment activities, or to participate in face-to-face virtual classes. Students are required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of their course.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
Laptop with the following recommended System Requirements:
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
INTERNET REQUIREMENTS:
The following academic and employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:
International students can enrol in Australian universities to continue and pursue this career path and/or enrol in a higher-level qualification after completing this qualification. They can then apply their knowledge and skills gained in Australia or their home country to seek work anywhere in the world.
In summary, the completion of this qualification can allow students to work for Community Services job roles for a diversity of employers across various fields such as:
Please note: Completion of a REACH qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.
Once the units of competency required in the training package for this qualification have been successfully completed, the student will be issued with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (CHC33021) and an academic transcript of all completed units within 30 calendar days. Students who successfully complete individual units of competency within the qualification, but not the qualification in its entirety will be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment. This document contains a record of all completed units and will be available to students by the end of their course.
Reach Community College does not guarantee:
Reach Community College qualifications only fulfil the academic requirement, not a licensed trade qualification, traineeship or apprenticeship.
Reach Community College does not:
We strongly advise that students consult with a registered migration agent if they require more specific information. For the most up to date information please refer to the Australian Government’s Home Affairs website: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
