To study this course you will need to:

• Have access to a computer with an internet connection, word processing program and PDF reader
• Have internet access and an email account
• Have access to a webcam, or alternate method to interact with your trainer via video calls or virtual classes where studying via distance
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This course has a variety of delivery models to suit individual needs. These include:

Option 1 – New entrants to the industry

This high impact, intensive course is designed for dedicated individuals seeking entry into the Individual Support industry in only 12 weeks, without compromising on quality. Skills and knowledge are developed via:

• Tuesdays and Wednesdays weekly face-to-face classroom learning at Pivot Training Hindmarsh (weeks 1-8)
• Thursdays and Fridays weekly practical workshops in our simulated environment in Somerton Park (weeks 1-8)
• online study as required to maintain study schedule
• assessment activity via role plays and scenarios
• completion of workplace activities during 120 hours of work placement (undertaken on completion of all theory and practical activities, scheduled weeks 9-12)

Option 2 – Existing industry workers

This part time delivery option is designed for individuals currently working as a personal care or support worker, and consists of primarily online study supported by phone, email or video calls from industry trainers. Skills and knowledge are developed via:

• regular virtual classes to support theory
• attendance at relevant practical workshops
• on-the-job visits in your workplace to support assessment activity
• completion of work place activities
• flexibility to undertake training around your work commitments

Option 3 – Independent School Students (unavailable to SA Government school students)

Training for school students can be undertaken over 12-18 months and will be scheduled in consultation with the students, parent/guardian and the VET Coordinator. Skills and knowledge are developed via:

• online learning materials
• virtual classes relating to learning materials
• regular practical workshops, including school holiday intensive workshops in our simulated environment
• role plays and scenarios
• completion of work placement activities
• regular progress reporting to VET coordinators
• flexible delivery to work around school commitments

We will assist learners not already employed in industry to finding the necessary 120 hours of compulsory workplace application of skills to assess competency. Click here to find out more about our Placement Support.

Training locations:

• Pivot Training Hindmarsh – 255 Port Road, Hindmarsh
• Pivot Training Noarlunga – Ramsay Walk, Noarlunga

Skills Lab location:

• Pivot Training Somerton Park – 47 Oaklands Road, Somerton Park

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing

CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems

HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support

CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care

CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCPAL003 Deliver Care Services using a palliative approach

CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths based approach

CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion

On successful completion, you will receive the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability and Ageing), or a Statement of Attainment for partial completion.