CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support - Didasko Online | RTO & VET eLearning Resources

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 person-centred 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.

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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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.

Core units

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

Elective units

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