CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Turn your passion for helping others into a rewarding career in Disability. Over 200,000 new job opportunities projected by 2024. Get started today!

Nationally Accredited Qualification

Government Funding Available

FlexStudy Approved Course

Course Duration: 12 months

Flexible Payment Options

Work Placement Support

Disability Service Officer
Residential Care Worker
Nurse’s Aide
Care Service Employee
Accommodation Support Worker

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Future Growth: Very Strong

Employment is projected to increase 22% by 2024

Source: Job Outlook

Weekly Pay:
$1,265

Median for full-time non-managerial employees before tax

Source: Job Outlook

Satisfied with Training:
93.4%

Graduates are satisfied with the training.

Source: yourcareer.gov.au

Job Outcomes Include:

Nurse's Aide
Aged Care Worker
Residential Care Worker

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Entry into the course

Anyone can apply. No pre-requisites are necessary. It’s preferred that students have obtained a minimum of a School Certificate or equivalent. Students will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate prior to commencing work placement.

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Course Overview

Our Nationally Recognised CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is Australia's most in-demand disability course.

This course will give you the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Give back to your community now and experience one of the most fulfilling careers with this disability course.

Recommended Course Structure

To attain the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) a total of 15 units of competency must be successfully completed comprising of nine (9) core units and six (6) elective units.

CORE UNITS

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCLEG001 Work Legally and ethically
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems

ELECTIVE UNITS

CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

Work Placement

Students must undertake a minimum of 120 logged working hours within an Approved Service which will allow you to complete a range of applicable work tasks. If students are not currently working for a suitable facility, students are encouraged to locate their own work placement locations. We can assist you if you have any difficulties.

Students will be provided a Practicum Booklet that will detail the tasks to be completed and log the work placement hours. The Trainer/ Assessor will visit each student in the workplace to assess the skills required in this qualification.

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