Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Entry requirements can differ depending on the course. Generally, you need to be at least 18 years old to enrol. If you are under 18, you will require permission from a parent or guardian. Students should also possess basic language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills to read course materials comfortably, understand technical terms, and communicate effectively via email.

To learn more about the specific entry requirements for this course or if you need advice on whether this course is suitable for you please enquire now.

Please note: This course is not available to student visa holders.

In this disability course, subjects you may study include:

• CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
• HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
• CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
• CHCCCS023 – Support independence and wellbeing
• CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy body systems
• HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• CHCDIS011 – Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
• CHCDIS012 – Support community participation and social inclusion
• CHCDIS020 – Work effectively in disability support
• CHCCCS044 – Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
• CHCCCS036 – Support relationships with carer and family
• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid*

*Open Colleges does not offer this Unit of Competency. You will be required to undertake the Unit of Competency with an external provider at your own cost.

160 hours of work placement is also required – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.