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
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Group A electives – AGEING specialisation
CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Group B electives – DISABILITY specialisation
CHCDIS011Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths based approach
CHCDIS012Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020Work effectively in disability support
Group C Other electives
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
HLTHPS006Assist clients with medication
CHCCCS017Coming SoonProvide loss and grief support
CHCCCS033Coming SoonIdentify and report abuse