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The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is your first step to a rewarding career helping others. Whether you're interested in supporting elderly individuals or providing care to people with disabilities, we provide the training and support to equip you with the skills needed to succeed.

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Choose your stream: Ageing or Disability

Insight Training offer two specialised streams within the Certificate III in Individual Support. Choose the one that aligns with your passion and career goals. If you're unsure, our Course and Career Advisor can help you understand the differences on a call.

Ageing Stream:

Focus: Primarily on providing care to elderly people, often those living in residential care or receiving home-based support.

Responsibilities:

Assisting with daily living tasks like personal care, mobility, and meal preparation.
Providing emotional support and companionship.
Supporting people with dementia, palliative care, and end-of-life care.

Workplaces: Primarily in aged care facilities, retirement homes, or in-home care settings.

Key Skills: Supporting elderly people in maintaining their independence and quality of life through tailored care plans.

Disability Stream:

Focus: Providing care and support to people with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities:

Assisting with daily activities, social participation, and developing independence.
Providing care in both community-based and residential environments.
Supporting individuals with specific disabilities (e.g., autism, cerebral palsy).

Workplaces: Disability services, group homes, day programs, and in-home support.

Key Skills: Promoting independence, skill development, and community participation for people with disabilities.

Entry into the course

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. It‘s preferred that students have obtained a minimum school certificate or equivalent. Entry requirements may vary dependent on unit selection and delivery method. Call us today for more information on 1300 046 744

Employment opportunities

Ageing Stream

By completing the CHC33021 Certificate III In Individual Support (Ageing), you could gain employment as a:

Assistant in Nursing
Aged Care Worker
Community Care Worker

Disability Stream

By completing the CHC33021 Certificate III In Individual Support (Disability), you could gain employment as a:

Accommodation Support Worker
Care Assistant
Care Service Employee
Care Worker
Client Assistant
Community Access Coordinator
Community Care Worker
Community House Worker
Disability Service Officer
Family Support Worker
Field Officer (Community Services)
School Support Officer (Disability)
Residential Care Worker

Qualification pathways

Ageing Stream

After achieving this qualification, you may undertake:

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Disability Stream

After achieving this qualification, you may undertake:

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability

Course Structure

CORE UNITS

Among the 15 units of study on either course, the nine core units remain identical whether you are focusing your studies on ageing or disabilities.

Unit Code	Unit Description
CHCCCS031	Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038	Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041	Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006	Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care

ELECTIVE UNITS - AGEING

Unit Code	Unit Description
CHCAGE007	Recognise and report the risk of falls
CHCAGE011	Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013	Work effectively in aged care
CHCCCS001	Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS044	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCPAL003	Deliver care services using a palliative approach

ELECTIVE UNITS - DISABILITY

Unit Code	Unit Description
CHCCCS001	Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS044	Follow established person-centered behaviour supports
CHCDIS011	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012	Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020	Work effectively in disability support
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues

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CHC33021 Certificate III In Individual Support

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By enrolling in Insight Training's premier Individual Support (Ageing or Disability) qualification in Australia, you can immediately begin pursuing your passion.

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