CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
ABOUT THIS QUALIFICATION
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 personcentred 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.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment methods may include:
- Projects / Research
- Written Assignments
- English Language Requirements
- Presentation/Role play
- Unit Skill test
- CHCCCS031 - Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS038 - Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCCCS040 - Support independence and well being
- CHCCCS041 - Recognise health 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 Units
- CHCAGE011 - Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCPAL003 - Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCAGE013 - Work effectively in aged care
- CHCDIS011 - Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengthsbased approach
- CHCDIS012 - Support community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS020 - Work effectively in disability support
- Minimum age of 18 years and above
- Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian year 11 or Higher
- Have physical attributes suitable for placement in the community service industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment and clients.
| IELTS (General or Academic) overall | PTE Academic | TOEFL PB | TOEFL IBT | CAE Scale | ELICOS( General English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 50-58 | 547-587 | 78-82 | 169-175 | N/A |
| 5.5 | 46 | 506 | 62 | 162 | + 15 weeks |
| 5.0 | 38 | 478 | 51 | 154 | + 30 weeks |
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants) . OR
- Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States OR
- Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or Certificate III or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework. OR
- Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs' website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Additionally, the learner is required to:
- Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.
- Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test
The learner must also provide prior to commencement of Work Placement allocation for the following:
- Provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance / Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate (AFP) / NCC.
- Provide a Working with Children Check.
Other Conditions
- Students required to invest approximately 8 hours a week of self-directed learning to complete self-study and assessments during the training weeks and does not include term breaks and work placement
| DETAILS | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Course Fees | $6000 |
| Deferment Fee | $100.00 |
| Application Fees | $300.00 |
| RPL Fees | $150/Unit |
| Certificate Re-issue Fees | $50 |
| Material Fees | $500 |
| Change of CoE | $100.00 |
| Unit Repeat cost | $350 |
| Re-assessment | $350 |
| Replacement Student ID | $15 |
| Credit Transfer | $0 |
| Student Photocopying | 10c/page |
| Airport pick-up | $100 |
Note: Please refer student handbook and refund policy for further information
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT (AICHM)
Classroom
Level 8 310 King St,
Melbourne VIC 3000
CHC Simulation
268 Settlement Road,
Thomastown, VIC 3075
Quality Assurance : As a registered training organisation (RTO), the Institute operates within the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework (VETQF) and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) delivering nationally recognised qualifications and Units of Competency.
RTO Code: 46348 | CRICOS Code: 04337J