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CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support
Northam Campus
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Welcome to Central Regional TAFE Central Regional TAFE has three main campuses at Geraldton, Northam and Kalgoorlie and smaller campuses at Carnarvon, Exmouth, Merredin and Moora. Our vision is to provide training pathways to great opportunities and better futures. We offer a range of qualifications from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma. Our courses combine theory and practical training in industry relevant learning environments. For more information about TAFE and Central Regional TAFE, check out our website at www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au
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Course Information Qualification CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support
In this qualification you will have the opportunity to learn how to:
work in a community or residential setting
provide person-centred support to a person who is ageing or has a disability
use your discretion and judgement
take responsibility for your own work This qualification is suitable for existing workers and new entrants to the aged care, disability or home and community workforce. It also applies to those in the sector who want to upskill, those returning to the workforce after a break, and trainees
Number of units 13 Units (7 core units, 6 elective units)
Duration This course is delivered over a period of 18 months. However, some students may take up to two years to complete.
Location Students must attend Skills Workshops at Northam campus.
Study options
This course is a blend of online learning and assessment, attendance at a Skills Workshop for each unit and at least 120 hours of direct support work in at least one aged care, disability or home and community service organisation.
Workplace experience
To achieve this qualification, you must complete at least 120 hours of direct support work in at least one aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation.
Qualification (General – does not include specialisations)
Certificate III in Individual Support
Specialisations You have a choice of 3 specialisations.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community)
Note: There is also an opportunity to complete more than one stream by adding additional specialisation units to the base qualification
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Your options
For a general qualification, refer to this table.
Certificate III in Individual Support
(General Qualification)
Total number of units = 13
7 core units:
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCCS015 Provide individualized support
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
6 electives from the list below:
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behavior supports
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and right of clients
CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach Note: Two units may be selected from any endorsed Training Package and must be relevant to the work outcome. Your lecturer will explain this to you.
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For a qualification that specialises in ageing, refer to this table.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Total number of units = 13
7 core units:
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCCS015 Provide individualized support
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
3 ageing specialisation units:
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
3 electives from the list below:
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behavior supports
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and right of clients
CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
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For a qualification that specialises in disability, refer to this table.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Total number of units = 13
7 core units:
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCCS015 Provide individualized support
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
4 disability specialisation units:
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
2 electives from the list below:
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and right of clients
CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
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For a qualification that specialises in home and community, refer to this table.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community)
Total number of units = 13
7 core units:
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCCS015 Provide individualized support
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
4 home and community specialisation units:
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Or
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
Plus all of the following:
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services
2 electives from the list below:
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behavior supports
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and right of clients
CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
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Amount of training
Refer to the table below for an estimate of the hours required to complete each unit.
Unit of competency
(National code and title)
Core or
Elective
Amount of training
(For the standard learner, suggested hours may change based on
needs of individual learners)
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Core ½ day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated assessments)
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 6 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours 37 hours
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
Core ½ day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated assessments)
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 6 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours 37 hours
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
Core 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours
Preparation for skills workshop = 3 hours
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 8 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
Assessment preparation = 3 hours 41 hours
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
Core 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours
Preparation for skills workshop = 3 hours
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 12 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 32 hours
Assessment preparation = 3 hours 53 hours
CHCCCS015 Provide individualized support
Core 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 12 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
Assessment preparation = 3 hours 42 hours
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
Core 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 120 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online
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activities) = 24 hours
Assessment preparation = 3 hours 150 hours
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
Core 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated assessments)
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 3 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours 34 hours
TOTAL CORE UNITS (Must be completed)
7
ELECTIVES – CHOOSE 6
AGEING specialisation
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Elective 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated assessments)
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 6 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours 37 hours
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
Elective 1 day skills workshop = 6 hours (includes simulated assessments)
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 12 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours 46 hours
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
Elective 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated assessments)
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 8 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours 39 hours
DISABILITY specialisation
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
Elective 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated assessments)
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 12 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours 43 hours
CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development
Elective Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
½ day skills workshop = 3 hours
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using a strengths-based approach
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 18 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours 49 hours
CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
Elective 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 15 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours 46 hours
CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behavior supports
Elective 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 8 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 32 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours 47 hours
HOME AND COMMUNITY specialisation
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people OR CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
Elective CHCAGE001
1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated assessments)
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 6 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours
37 hours CHCDIS007
1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated assessments)
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 12 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours 43 hours
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
Elective 1 day skills workshop = 6 hours (includes simulated assessments)
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 12 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours 46 hours
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
Elective Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 8 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours 39 hours
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CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services
Elective Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 18 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours 49 hours
GENERAL ELECTIVES
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and right of clients
Elective 1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated assessments)
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 5 hours
Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 32 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours 44 hours
CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
Elective Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 24 hours
1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 10 hours
Assessment preparation = 4 hours 41 hours
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Elective Prescribed learning (from Learner Guide, online activities) = 30 hours
1/2 day skills workshop = 3 hours (includes simulated assessments)
Practical application of knowledge and skills in the workplace = 12 hours
Assessment preparation = 6 hours 51 hours
TOTAL ELECTIVE UNITS TO BE COMPLETED
6
Certificate III in Individual Support
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community)
Prescribed learning = 320 hrs Skills workshop = 42 hrs Practical application = 238 hrs Assessment preparation=48 hrs Preparation for workshops = 6 hrs Total hours (approx.) = 654 hours
Prescribed learning = 320 hrs Skills workshop = 42 hrs Practical application = 238 hrs Assessment preparation = 48 hrs Preparation for workshop= 6 hrs Total hours (approx.)= 654 hours
Prescribed learning = 328 hrs Skills workshop = 42 hrs Practical application = 238 hrs Assessment preparation = 48 hrs Preparation for workshops= 6 hrs Total hours (approx.)= 662 hours
Prescribed learning = 320 hrs Skills workshop = 42 hrs Practical application = 225 hrs Assessment preparation = 48 hrs Preparation for workshops= 6 hrs Total hours (approx.) = 641 hours
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CRTAFE entry requirements
You must participate in a pre-enrolment induction with the lecturer (face to face or
phone) prior to enrolment.
You must complete the Client Profile and Learning Needs questionnaire. This is to
determine your specific needs and to enable your lecturer to develop support
strategies to assist you with your learning.
Physical and Medical Fitness
o Aged care work can be emotionally and physically challenging and will be
very hands on. You will require the level of medical and physical fitness
needed to be on your feet for long periods of time, help transfer and
position elderly clients and where relevant undertake other physical
activities eg. cleaning, moving equipment, transporting clients in
wheelchairs, helping clients in and out of vehicles etc.
Further study and career pathways
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Certificate IV in Disability
Certificate IV in Community Services
Preparation for Nursing Education
Diploma of Nursing
Details can be found on our website at www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au
Course costs
Please contact a student support team member course cost information or visit
http://www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
Alternatively, check the drop down box for FEES on your course page on the website
which will also have details about the course fees.
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Textbooks and Learning Materials
You will require an Aspire Learner Guide for each unit in this course. You may purchase a
hard-copy or e-book from the Central Regional TAFE bookshop at the Northam campus or
borrow a copy from the Northam campus library. Our library also has a wide range of
written and electronic resources useful to your course.
Other
National Police Certificate
You are required to hold a current National Police Certificate, gained no earlier than 3
months prior to going on work placement, and provide your lecturer with a photocopy.
Applications can be made online at https://www.police.wa.gov.au/Police-Direct/National-
Police-Certificates or from Australia Post outlets.
As at January 2017 the fee for a National Police Certificate is $52.60.
Working with Children Check
Depending on the client base you will be working with (discuss with your lecturer) you may
also need to have a Working with Children Check. Further information is available at
https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au/ or from Australia Post outlets.
Immunisation declaration
Depending on the organisation you will be working for (discuss with your lecturer) you may
be required to provide an immunisation declaration.
Study options
This course is a blend of online learning and assessment, attendance at a Skills Workshop for
each unit and at least 120 hours of direct support work in at least one aged care, disability or home
and community service organisation.
Completion of this course is typically 1-2 years, however, the flexible delivery of this course allows
students to complete at their own pace.
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Students are expected to allow a minimum of 8 hours per week to complete this course, in addition
to 120 hours of work placement.
Students will be provided with a timetable for skills workshops.