Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community)
National ID: CHC33015 | State ID: AA68
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
This course includes a compulsory work placement.
Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.
Entrance Requirements
Work placement
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 |
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent |
Certificate I or Certificate II |
Work placement
The training package does not specify any mandatory entry requirements into this course. However prospective students should note that a mandatory part of the course requires you to participate and complete a supervised work placement, in a suitable environment that provides the services in your selected area of
study. Before you commence work placement, you may be required to obtain a police clearance (approximately $72). Please check when you enquire as to whether a police clearance is required for your work placement.
It is strongly recommended you also consult with your doctor about having a flu vaccination.
Further information on work placement requirements can be obtained from the CHC Training Package Implementation Guide
Job opportunities
This qualification is designed to provide you with a range of practical skills, technical training and communication skills for a career in the community services industry:
• Home Care Worker
• Residential Care Worker
For information about jobs and pathways, please see http://joboutlook.gov.au/
Study pathway
Further study opportunities:
• Certificate IV in Community Services
• Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• Certificate IV in Disability
How to apply
Part time, flexible or online courses have rolling enrolments. For help enrolling or for more information contact your local campus.
Please note that all delivery modes may not be available at all campuses, please check with individual campuses on modes of study.
For full time courses, apply at http://tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au when applications are open.
For international students, contact www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au.
For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.
For all other enquiries please call us on 1800 621 445 or email enquiry@srtafe.wa.edu.au.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Available Semester 1 & Semester 2
Busselton - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Available Semester 1 & Semester 2 |
| Where |
Busselton |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCCCS015 |
Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS023 |
Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS002 |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCAGE001 |
Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCAGE002 |
Implement falls prevention strategies |
| CHCAGE005 |
Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS011 |
Meet personal support needs |
| CHCCCS025 |
Support relationships with carers and families |
| CHCHCS001 |
Provide home and community support services |
| CHCPAL001 |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| HLTAHA003 |
Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy program |
| HLTHPS006 |
Assist clients with medication |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 1
Manjimup - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Manjimup |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCCCS015 |
Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS023 |
Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS002 |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCAGE001 |
Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCAGE002 |
Implement falls prevention strategies |
| CHCAGE005 |
Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS011 |
Meet personal support needs |
| CHCCCS025 |
Support relationships with carers and families |
| CHCHCS001 |
Provide home and community support services |
| CHCPAL001 |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| HLTAHA003 |
Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy program |
| HLTHPS006 |
Assist clients with medication |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 2
Manjimup - Full Time, Part Time, Flexible, Workplace, Workshops, Traineeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Manjimup |
| How |
Flexible
Full-Time
Part-Time
Traineeship
Workplace
Workshops
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
South Regional TAFE's indicative fees for 2019 are available at the link:
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/feespaymentoptions
These fees are indicative for local students enrolling full-time in government funded courses in 2017. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCCCS015 |
Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS023 |
Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS002 |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCAGE001 |
Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCAGE002 |
Implement falls prevention strategies |
| CHCAGE005 |
Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS011 |
Meet personal support needs |
| CHCCCS025 |
Support relationships with carers and families |
| CHCHCS001 |
Provide home and community support services |
| CHCPAL001 |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| HLTAHA003 |
Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy program |
| HLTHPS006 |
Assist clients with medication |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
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