Develop the skills and knowledge needed to continue providing individualised care that supports independence and wellbeing to people with disability.
By studying the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) you will develop the skills to:
Provide care that supports wellbeing and independence
Communicate in a health and community setting
Support people with disability to build skills and social connections
Work with people with mental health issues and chronic disease
You will gain the skills needed to pursue further training in a range of support roles, or pivot directly into employment
areas such as:
Disability Support
Residential Care
Home Respite
School Support
While there are no formal entry requirements for the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) you will need to:
- Be able to safely perform manual handling and lifting
- Obtain an applicable screening check prior to work placement
- Have access to a computer that meets the System Requirements for this course
- Attend an information session to assess your suitability for the course
- Undertake a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills evaluation
If you believe you may struggle with the reading, writing, math or digital requirements to study talk to us about accessing bridging units.
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
- Enable cookies in your browser
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This course is delivered fully online via eLearning with an estimated 12-15 hours of study per week. Learners will have access to additional support via phone, email or video call.
Practical workshops may be required when skills cannot be demonstrated in the workplace.
You will complete 120 hours of compulsory workplace application of skills to assess the competency of the qualification.
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
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental issues
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
CHCCC5044 Follow established person-centered behaviour supports
CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
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), or a Statement of Attainment for partial completion.
Study Options
| Workshop location | Study mode | Course load | Start date | |
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| Fully online |
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PT | Rolling Intake | Apply Now |