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Description of the Qualification
This qualification is designed for learners who are seeking to work care roles in the community and/or residential settings who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. You will learn to communicate and work in health or community services, provide individualised support, work with diverse people, support independence and well being, follow safe work practices, work legally and ethically. We aim at equipping the students with not only the knowledge, but also the skills to excel in the field they are pursuing.
This course will prepare participants to follow an individualised plan to provide support and meet personal care needs for the elderly or disabled. 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.
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Entry Requirements
It is beneficial but not essential for students to have access to a workplace while undertaking this qualification. However in order to pursue the qualification applicants must:
Be 18 years or over Be sufficiently proficient in English (read, write and speak) to be able to work successfully in a highly regulated environment
Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 12 or equivalent. Can provide Police Check or happy to get one
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Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 13
-7 core units
-6 elective units, consisting of:
–at least 4 units from the electives listed below, at least 2 units must be from those units listed under Groups A, B or C
–up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome
Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Individual Support. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) and all remaining electives must be selected from Group D.
All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
At least four units from Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community).
Where two specialisations are completed award of the qualification would read Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community).
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
CORE UNITS
CHCCCS015
Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023
Support independence and well being
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective units
Group A electives – AGEING specialisation (4 units)
CHCAGE001
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011
Meet personal support needs
HLTINF001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Group B electives – DISABILITY specialisation (5 units)
CHCDIS001
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS002
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS003
Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS007
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
HLTINF001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Group C electives – HOME AND COMMUNITY specialisation (4 units)
CHCDIS001
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS002
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS003
Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS007
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
HLTINF001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCAGE001
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
OR
CHCDIS007
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
Plus all of the following units:
CHCCCS011
Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS025
Support relationships with carers and families
CHCHCS001
Provide home and community support services
Group D AGED CARE
CHCAGE002
Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCCCS001
Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS013
Provide basic foot care
CHCCCS017
Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS021
Respond to suspected abuse
CHCCCS025
Support relationships with carers and families
CHCCCS026
Transport individuals
CHCDIS001
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS002
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS003
Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS004
Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCDIS007
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCGRP001
Support group activities
CHCHCS001
Provide home and community support services
CHCLAH003
Participate in planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPAL001
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAHA001
Assist with an allied health program
HLTAHA019
Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
HLTAID003
Provide first aid
HLTHPS006
Assist clients with medication
HLTINF001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTOHC003
Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
HLTOHC004
Provide or assist with oral hygiene
Other electives
CHCADV001
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE002
Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCAGE006
Provide food services
CHCAOD001
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS001
Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS006
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS009
Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS013
Provide basic foot care
CHCCCS017
Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS021
Respond to suspected abuse
CHCCCS022
Facilitate independent travel
CHCCCS024
Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder
CHCCCS026
Transport individuals
CHCDIS004
Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECD001
Analyse and apply information that supports employment and career development
CHCECD002
Deliver and monitor contracted employment services
CHCEDU005
Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
CHCEDU006
Improve clients’ fundamental financial literacy skills
CHCGRP001
Support group activities
CHCINM002
Meet community information needs
CHCLAH001
Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
CHCLAH002
Contribute to leisure and health programming
CHCLAH003
Participate in planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
CHCLLN001
Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPAL001
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRT002
Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCSET001
Work with forced migrants
CHCSOH001
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCYTH001
Engage respectfully with young people
HLTAHA018
Assist with planning and evaluating meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines
HLTAHA019
Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
HLTAID003
Provide first aid
HLTHPS006
Assist clients with medication
HLTINF001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTOHC001
Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTOHC002
Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC003
Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
HLTOHC004
Provide or assist with oral hygiene
HLTOHC005
Use basic oral health screening tools
BSBCUS301
Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBINM201
Process and maintain workplace information
BSBMED301
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR204
Use business technology
BSBWOR301
Organise personal work priorities and development
SITHCCC201
Produce dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC307
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
TLIC1051A
Operate commercial vehicle
TLIC3011
Transport passengers with disabilities
TLIH2001A
Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes
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