Total number of units = 15
- 9 core units
- 6 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 3 units from those units listed under Group A or B
- the remaining units from any of the Groups A, B or C below.
Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the
Certificate III in Individual Support.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation as outlined below.
Packaging for each specialisation:
All Group A electives must be selected for award of the
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
All Group B electives must be selected for award of the
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
All Group A and all Group B electives must be selected for award of the
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability).
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units |
CHCCCS031 |
Provide individualised support |
CHCCCS038 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
CHCCCS040 |
Support independence and wellbeing |
CHCCCS041 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
HLTINF006 |
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
HLTWHS002 |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
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Elective units |
Group A electives – AGEING specialisation |
CHCAGE011 |
Provide support to people living with dementia |
CHCAGE013 |
Work effectively in aged care |
CHCPAL003 |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
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Group B electives – DISABILITY specialisation |
CHCDIS011 |
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
CHCDIS012 |
Support community participation and social inclusion |
CHCDIS020 |
Work effectively in disability support |
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Group C Other electives |
CHCAGE007 |
Recognise and report risk of falls |
CHCAGE012 |
Provide food services |
CHCAOD001 |
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
CHCCCS001 |
Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
CHCCCS017 |
Provide loss and grief support |
CHCCCS033 |
Identify and report abuse |
CHCCCS034 |
Facilitate independent travel |
CHCCCS035 |
Support people with autism spectrum disorder |
CHCCCS036 |
Support relationships with carer and family |
CHCCCS037 |
Visit client residence |
CHCCCS042 |
Prepare meals |
CHCCCS043 |
Support positive mealtime experiences |
CHCCCS044 |
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
CHCDIS011 |
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
CHCDIS013 |
Assist with communication using augmentative and alternative communication methods |
CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCGRP001 |
Support group activities |
CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
HLTHPS006 |
Assist clients with medication |
HLTOHC007 |
Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
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