CHC33021

Individual Support (Disability)

Make your mark in the industry

CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) prepares participants for a client facing role in Australia’s health and community services industry.

Throughout this course, our friendly team will assist participants in developing skills and knowledge that will enhance their ability to work confidently, effectively and safely in a variety of health and community services environments.

Outcome

Examples of job roles relevant to this qualification include
Residential Support Worker Respite Care Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Support Worker Accommodation Support Worker Community House Worker Health Care Assistant Personal Care Giver

Course Information

Course duration: 1088 hours

• Semester 1: 343 hours
• Semester 2: 332 hours
• Semester 3: 253 hours

Work placement: 160 hours

Important note: Enrolment will be valid for up to 12 months. Course has Simulated Role plays or Audio recording tasks to be completed by the student.

Units of competency

Semester 1

  • CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
  • CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
  • CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
  • CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion

Semester 2

  • CHCCCS040* Support independence and wellbeing
  • CHCCCS038* Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  • CHCCCS031* Provide individualised support
  • CHCDIS011* Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
  • CHCCCS036* Support relationships with carer and family

Semester 3

  • HLTWHS002* Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  • HLTINF006* Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  • CHCCCS044* Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
  • CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

*Unit has work placement component

Entry requirements

It is a government requirement that participants undertaking Nationally Recognised Training in Australia have a unique student identifier (USI). To begin this course, the student will need a USI.

For more information on USIs, go to: www.usi.gov.au

In addition to a USI, to begin and complete this course, participants will need:

  • Regular access to a computer, tablet or smartphone (note: there may be activities in the course that need to be completed using a desktop computer rather than a tablet or smartphone)
  • An email address and regular access to a reliable internet connection
  • Basic to intermediate computer, or digital device skills
  • To meet certain language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) requirements and pass a short LLN test
  • The ability and willingness to study online lesson material and complete all assessment requirements for each unit of competency
  • PDF reader software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat) installed on a computer or the digital device being used to access the course
  • The ability to communicate directly with alffie in English
  • The ability to understand and follow detailed instructions given verbally or written in English.
  • To obtain any relevant mandatory industry checks.

From training.gov.au

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. It is likely that these individuals are establishing their own work performance. Individuals in these roles carry out a range of routine procedural, clerical, administrative or operational tasks that require technology and business skills.

They apply a broad range of competencies using some discretion, judgment and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.

CHC33021 Individual Support (Disability)
I studied Certificate III in Community Services at Alffie. Alffie's online course was easy to navigate. The application had a simple layout, which helped me to understand my tasks. And if I were lost in my studies, the Alffie team was ready to assist.
I found the Alffie Parents Next modules very flexible… as you can do it off an app on your mobile phone. Whenever I had a chance, I would hop onto my app and complete as much as I could. It was really helpful to me because I have been on maternity leave for over a year so I feel like I am getting ready to return back to work thanks to Alffie.
I had the most wonderful work placement experience through Alffie's Certificate 3 in Individual Support (Disability) course. I was very blessed to do my work placement with such a professional organisation, and gained such diverse experiences in the field of disability.
Alffie has the best design and the textbooks are very clear, logical and meticulous. The key details are repeated to reinforce memory. I would certainly recommend Alffie to anyone I know who's thinking about courses or looking for a job.
The course is great, the staff where very helpful in accommodating my disability by helping me clarify the wording, very attentive when I needed help, being patient as it took a bit of time for placement… all in all a really good experience with Alffie.

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