Certificate III Individual Support

Program Overview

The Certificate III in Individual Support is a 27-week program that prepares individuals to provide person-centered support to people with various needs. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to work as accommodation support workers, nursing assistants, and care assistants in diverse settings. The program combines theoretical and practical learning experiences, including vocational placements. Upon completion, graduates will be qualified for a range of careers in the health and community services sector.

Program Outline

Outline:

Program Content and Structure:

• The Certificate III in Individual Support is a 27-week qualification that prepares individuals to provide person-centered support to people with various needs, including ageing, disability, and other circumstances.
• Graduates of this program will have the skills and knowledge necessary to work as accommodation support workers, nursing assistants, and care assistants in diverse settings, including community care, home support, and residential care facilities.
• The program is structured to provide students with a combination of theoretical and practical learning experiences.
• Students will attend theory lessons at Imagine Education's modern Ashmore or Brisbane Campuses, where they will have access to advanced interactive whiteboard technology.

Course Schedule:

• Ashmore Campus:
• Tutorial Day:
Determined by the trainer, typically Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
• Research Day: Determined by the trainer, typically Tuesday or Thursday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
• Distance Education: 5 hours per week.
• Vocational Placement: 3 weeks, to be confirmed by the trainer, from 6am - 2:30pm.
• Brisbane Campus:
• Tutorial Day:
Determined by the trainer, typically Wednesday or Thursday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
• Research Day: Determined by the trainer, typically Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
• Distance Education: 5 hours per week.
• Vocational Placement: 3 weeks, to be confirmed by the trainer, from 6am - 2:30pm.

Individual Modules:

• CHCCCS001: Address the needs of people with chronic disease
• CHCCOM005: Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001: Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG001: Work legally and ethically
• HLTAID011: Provide First Aid
• HLTWHS002: Follow safe work practices for direct client care
• CHCAGE011: Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCAGE013: Work effectively in aged care
• CHCCCS031: Provide individualised support
• CHCCCS036: Support relationships with carer and family
• CHCCCS038: Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• CHCCCS040: Support independence and wellbeing
• CHCCCS041: Recognise healthy body systems

Careers:

Career Outcomes:

• Accommodation support worker
• Nursing assistant
• Care assistant/ service employee/ worker
• Community care/ house/ support worker
• Disability service officer (in some jurisdictions)
• Residential care worker

Articulation Pathway:

• Certificate IV in Ageing Support