CHC33015

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Introduction

Make a real difference in someone’s life.

There are jobs … and then are roles where the reward is helping others live the fullest life possible.

This qualification is sought by providers in disability support and other people-centred organisations, like schools and employment agencies. But the list is expanding and the opportunity to transfer your skills across sectors is booming.

Work either one-to-one or within team environments or community settings, from assisted living quarters to your client’s home.

As this course provides basic knowledge and skills, and is considered an entry level qualification, it is the ideal springboard for graduates wanting to progress to the higher level Certificate IV in Disability.

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Community Services

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Overview

As attitudes towards disability and approaches to care giving evolve, demand grows for highly skilled people to deliver an increasing range of practical and personal support to a diverse client base.

This qualification targets the skills, knowledge and aptitudes required in community and/or residential care settings. Learn how to work with and support people who may require help due to disability or other reasons, and to follow individualised plans for person-centred support. Hone your interpersonal skills, develop professional judgement and discretion, and learn to identify and take responsibility for your own outputs.

This course will give you a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, plus theoretical knowledge relating to the concepts and practices required to provide ongoing person-centred support.

Delivery mode

Classroom
Full time
Part time

Job roles

Employment outcomes resulting from the completion of this course may include working with clients who have disabilities in either residential facilities or in the client’s home.

Support Worker
Care Assistant
Community Care Worker
Disability Support Worker
Home Care Assistant
Personal Care Assistant

Assessment

Assessment may consist of

written answers to questions
role plays
project
holistic assessment
vocational placement
recognition of prior learning

Evidence may be

written
audio recordings
video recordings
observation
Zoom recording
interview
documents

Note that part of the practical assessment for this course is assessed during the vocational placement. You must successfully pass the vocational placement to achieve an outcome of “competent” for this course.

Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Students must be able to obtain an NDIS Working Clearance to be enrolled in this course. A student without the NDIS Working Clearance cannot complete the vocational placement and, therefore, cannot complete the qualification.

All students will engage in a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) activity to evaluate potential support requirements. Students who are funded are required to complete an alternative and similar activity.

Units

Course consists of 13 units … 7 core units and 6 electives. Assessment activities will include holistic assessment activities as well as 120hr (minimum) vocational placement at which you will demonstrate your learned skills.


CHCCCS015	Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023	Support independence and well being
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCDIS001	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS002	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS003	Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs

Note that the following does not form part of the course, however they are required for students to be eligible for vocational placement:

First Aid Certificate – included in the course fee
Manual Handling Certificate – included in the course fee
In some jurisdictions you will also need to complete Responding to Abuse and Neglect training to be permitted to work with minors (ie <18yo). Where this is the case, the training fee also included in the course fee.

Fees

Fees vary due to government funding options available for some courses. Please contact us to confirm course fees.

Options may include:

Fee for Service
Concession
SkillingSA
Smart and Skilled

Duration

Full time – up to 6 months

In full time mode, classes are 2 days per week (9:30 – 3:00) and a further day per week to complete assessments – i.e. 3 days per week over 20 contact weeks plus a mandatory 120hr vocational placement.

Traineeship

Course is also offered as a traineeship which is delivered in an on-the-job mode.

Completed Cert IV in Disability with WTS (previously AST) online, trainers were extremely helpful and the online portal was easy to navigate. Would highly recommend WTS.

Course Participant Emma

I wanted a change of careers and WTS (previously AST) was the best experience for me, and the best thing that I could have done. WTS went above and beyond to find a course that suited my needs, the enrolment process was a breeze and I was supported through the process. Starting a course as an adult was very nerve racking, but the trainer I had ensured every single students needs were met and catered his teaching style to suit their needs, a very inclusive organisation and a very safe environment to be in.

Course participant Angie

I would highly recommend WTS (previously AST) and if I decide to do more study I will definitely be using WTS.

Course Participant Heidi

I have recently completed my Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care through WTS (previously AST) under the guidance of Carley who has been absolutely incredible as a trainer. The online studies made it fit into my busy life schedule, anywhere. I would highly recommend WTS to anyone looking to get into the Early Childhood Education field.

Course participant Rebecca

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