CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Following are the career outcomes for CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

• Accommodation Support Worker
• Food Services Worker (Aged Care)
• Personal Care Giver
• Respite Care Worker
• Residential Care Worker
• Care Assistant
• Residential Support Worker

Some of the daily tasks required to assist clients as part of the above roles are:-

• Showering
• Dressing
• Eating
• Shopping
• Social Activities
• Cleaning

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, all students will be required to have a working with children check and police check before commencing work placement.

For information on how to apply for your police check and working with children check please see our FAQs

Below are the entry requirements for CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

• Good understanding of English
• School certificate or equivalent (Grade 10)
• 18 years of age
• Must have a valid USI
• Reading and Writing Skills (L) – ACSF level 2 / 3
• Oral Communication skills (L) – ACSF level 3/4
• Numeracy and Mathematics skills (N) – ACSF level 3

Total number of units = 15

7 core units plus
8 elective units, of which:

• All electives from Group B must be chosen for disability specialty.
• if not listed below, 1 unit may be from any currently endorsed Training Package at Certificate III level or above OR any accredited course at Certificate III level.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and 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
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
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
HLTINF001 Comply with Infection Control

Note: Electives listed are what is usually offered by Care Education, however, if these are not suitable for your target or current work then alternative electives are available. The list of alternative electives can be found at http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC33015

The option for choosing alternative electives will be taken on a case by case basis as Care Education may not have the resources or staff available to train in your chosen unit. Please contact us directly if you would like to make changes.

All students must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work experience in a regulated facility to be deemed competent for this qualification.

For more information on how to organise your work placement, please see our FAQs

Duration is dependent on training delivery mode, individual experience and skills. Students are required to complete a volume of learning of 1200 hours comprising of guided learning, individual study, assessments and work placement. Generally the course will take up to a year to complete.

Distance education (Australia wide)
Blended – combination of face to face and distance learning (Sydney only)

Below are the fee related details for CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

$1100 if paid up front

$1150 if paid in installments (see course fee installment and payment schedule agreement policies in our Forms and Policies page for more information)

Please see administration fee table under policies and procedures for any additional administration fees that may be applicable to your study.

• Well written and easy to follow resources
• Air conditioned class rooms
• Practical sessions conducted in a simulated working environment using equipment associated with client care.
• Trainers who care very much about your studies and about you!

Successful completion of this CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) will allow participant to articulate into a number of qualifications including:

• CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
• CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services
• Other Certificate IV level programs from CHC Training Package
• Diploma level programs from the CHC Training Package

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows a person to receive recognition and credit for the knowledge and skills they have, no matter how and where they were attained, including overseas. This can include skills from previous study, work experience and life experience.

Care Education has an obligation to recognise Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other registered training organisations.

The course will be presented in competency-based mode and the student’s competency will be assessed at all levels according to competencies and performance criteria. The training package for each competency specifies the conditions and method of assessment. Assessment methods range from completing set tasks and activities, class attendance and participation and completion of assignments / projects.