Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Course Overview

Start your career in care. This qualification prepares you to provide person-centred support to older people and people with disability, working under supervision to maintain their independence and wellbeing. No prior industry experience is required.

Units of Competency

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

• CHCAGE011 — Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCAGE013 — Work effectively in aged care
• CHCPAL003 — Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• HLTAID011 — Provide First Aid
• CHCDIS020 — Work effectively in disability support

Career Outcomes