CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

Person-Centered Support for Community and Aged Care Settings

Duration

52 Weeks

Tutuion Fee

$13,500

CRICOS Code

113085F

Delivery Location

Melbourne

Course Overview

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is designed for individuals who work in community, home, or residential care settings, providing person-centred support under supervision. This qualification prepares students to support people with ageing, disabilities, or other needs. It includes theoretical and practical knowledge required to deliver safe, compassionate care in diverse environments.

Admission Requirements

All students must be 18 years of age or over at the time of applying for admission at Ridge International College.

For enrolment into the course International students must:

  1. Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
  2. Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
  3. Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
    • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
    • Successful completion of an English Placement Test.

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Career Outcomes

Accommodation Support Worker

Care Service Employee

Care Worker

Care Assistant

Client Assistant

Community Access Coordinator

School Support Officer (Disability)

Senior Personal Care Assistant

Transport Support Worker

Choose Structure

Core Units

  1. CHCCCS031 Provide individualized support
  2. CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  3. CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
  4. CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
  5. CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
  6. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  7. CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
  8. HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  9. HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

  1. CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
  2. CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
  3. CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
  4. CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
  5. CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
  6. CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

Work Placement

120 hours of work placement required.

Assessment Methods

Knowledge questions

Projects

Portfolio

Observations

Work Placement

Simulations

Presentation

Supervisor report

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) & Credit Transfer

Students can apply for recognition of prior learning, and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life, you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments, and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification. You can also apply for course credit if you have completed the same unit previously. To apply for RPL or credit transfer indicate your preference in the application form or speak to our staff at the time of enrolment. Refer to RPL/Credit Transfer policy for details.

Delivery Arrangements

A face-to-face training and workplace mode are employed for this qualification. All classroom- based training will take place at the Ridge International’s training facilities. Units of competency are delivered individually. Students will be provided with learning and assessment materials that they will use to develop their knowledge and understanding. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency. Students can also be supported outside of face to face through e-mail and telephone contact with their trainer. Students are provided with their trainer’s contact details at their orientation. Students are encouraged to contact their trainer at any time and trainers will liaise with students regarding their progress and provide advice as required, including any relevant course content and concepts, learning opportunities, assessment requirements, feedback on assessments and any issues the student is experiencing. Ridge International College uses a range of techniques during face-to-face delivery including trainer presentations and demonstrations, individual tasks, case studies, research, role plays, practical demonstrations, and group work. The context of the simulated workplace environment will be incorporated into delivery methodologies and students will complete tasks to appropriate workplace standards.Delivery methodologies employ terminology, equipment, resources, materials, contexts, practices, and activities associated with the business (or related) role in the workplace.

Fees Breakdown

Application Fee

$200 (non-refundable)

Resources Fee

$300 (non-refundable)

Tution Fee

$13,500

Upcoming Intakes

27/01/2025

10/03/2025

28/04/2025

09/06/2025

28/07/2025

08/09/2025

27/10/2025

08/12/2025

Application Form