Certificate III in Individual Support (VIC only)

While there are no specific educational requirements for this course, the following is required from all students:

• Fluent in speaking, writing and reading English language;
• Basic numeracy skills required;
• Ability to read and interpret a range of information;
• Basic computer and internet skills are beneficial;
• Applicants must provide a current National Police Check before commencing clinical placement.
• Some work-placement institutions may also require a NDIS Worker Screening Check and/or Volunteer Working with Children Check.

While completing the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification from Phillips Institute, you may study the following subjects:

• CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
• CHCCCS040 – Support independence and well-being***
• CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
• CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy body systems
• HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
• CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia*
• CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care*
• CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach*
• CHCDIS011 – Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach**
• CHCDIS012 – Support community participation and social inclusion**
• CHCDIS020 – Work effectively in disability support**

*These units are required for the award of specialist stream, “Ageing Support”

**These units are required for the award of specialist stream, “Disability Support”

***This unit requires demonstration of skills during work placement of 120 hours