Certificate III in Individual Support - Intensive Hybrid Class

Overview

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support course can now be done through a hybrid learning option that combines both face to face and online classes. Our Hybrid learning model therefore offers learners intensive face-to-face class sessions in addition to 8 weeks of online classes for this flexi-study option. This is done to make sure students are up to date with the class and the highest quality standards are still met.

This learning option forms part of our Charter E-Campus Learning and was created to meet the continually rising employer demand in the aged and disability care sectors in Australia.

Students must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work placement to gain this nationally accredited qualification.

Read more about the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this course will be able to work in a wide range of community services roles including but not limited to:

Assistant in Nursing
NDIS Support Workers
Care Service Employee
Residential Care Worker
Community and home care worker
Personal Support Workers
Disability Service Officer

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Overview

Delivery: Intensive Hybrid Class + Face-to-face Practical Sessions

Enrolment Duration: 4-6 months + 120-hour work placement

Units: 15

Work placement: 120 hours fully arranged

First Aid Day Hybrid class students can choose an additional practical day for first aid.

Course Code: CHC33021

Monday & Tuesday Class

Intake: Rolling Class

Schedule: Mon & Tue | 9:30am-3pm

Practical sessions: 2 days (9 AM – 5 PM) in North Sydney

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Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisites or corequisites that are applicable to the units of competency selected within this course. For Charter Australia’s minimum entry requirements, please visit Entry Requirements page.

Core & Elective Units for CHC33021 Ageing and Disability

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

Core & Elective Units for CHC33021 Disability only

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

CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

Delivery Mode

This course will be delivered in a structured and intensive format, combining eight weeks of online learning with trainers and two days of on-campus practical skills training.

Training Schedule

Online Classes: Held two days per week for eight weeks.
Practical Days: Conducted face-to-face on campus during Week 4 (two days). Attendance is mandatory. If missed, graduation will be delayed.
Total Training Duration: Nine weeks (8 weeks online + 1 week with 2 practical days).
Enrolment Duration: 4-6 months

Flexible Intakes

You can choose from the following start dates:

Week 1
Week 4
Week 5

Graduation Options

You have flexibility in completing your studies based on your work placement schedule:

Graduate in Week 9 – Attend practical days on time and start your work placement from Week 5.
Graduate in Week 12 – Complete all training first, then start your work placement from Week 10.

This course is best suited for highly motivated students, particularly those in rural and remote areas.

Assessments

Written Task
Simulation
Work placement assessments

Fees & Government Subsidies

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NSW Government Smart & Skilled funding is available to eligible domestic students. Please go to the Smart & Skilled funding page for more information.

Pathways to Further Studies

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support provides pathways to the following qualifications with the possibility of gaining credit transfer.

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)