Packaging Rules

15 units must be completed:

  • 9 core units
  • 6 elective units, consisting of:
    • at least 3 units from those units listed under Group A or B
    • up to 1 unit from the list below, elsewhere in the CHC Community Services Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
    • the remaining units from any of the Groups A, B or C below.

Packaging for each specialisation:

  • All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
  • All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
  • All Group A and all Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability).
  • All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Refer to the qualification page for details.

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
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Group A electives – AGEING specialisation
CHCAGE011
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013
Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Group B electives – DISABILITY specialisation
CHCDIS011
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths based approach
CHCDIS012
Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020
Work effectively in disability support
Group C Other electives
CHCCCS017
Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS033
Identify and report abuse
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAID011
Provide first aid
HLTHPS006
Assist clients with medication