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CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Study Method
Online
Provider
Open Colleges
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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  • This is a fee-for-service course, government funding is not available. Payment plans are available
  • Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. We are not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders
  • Guaranteed work placement included

Course Overview

The disability sector is a fulfilling and interesting place for individuals who care about the rights and independence of others, and who are looking for a potentially flexible and stable career.

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, and upon completion you could gain employment in many different types of positions to suit your needs and personal goals. Throughout this course you’ll learn how to provide support to meet personal care needs, implement individualised plans and empower those with disabilities.

Gaining the qualifications and skills to work with people with disability could see you move into a valuable and rewarding career in disability services. This is a great entry level Certificate that will equip you with specialist knowledge, and the opportunity to put your training into practice during Structured Workplace Learning for real workplace experience.

This course is flexible and is delivered through a combination of online learning and practical work placement. Structure your study around your other commitments, learn in your own time and receive comprehensive support through your expert trainer and assessor and our learning and student support teams.

*Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics: Disability, Australia, 2009

This course is offered by Open Colleges on behalf of Integrated Care and Management Training.

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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Accommodation Support Worker
  • Care Assistant
  • Community Care Worker
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Residential Care Officer
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Recognition

Nationally Recognised Training
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration and Study Load

Maximum 12 months

Entry Requirements

Education

There are no formal education entry requirements for this course.

Minimum Age

You will need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.

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Work Placement

How do I find a work placement? 

  • Spend your time studying and let Open Colleges organise your work placement for you. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, we have introduced Guaranteed Work Placement to provide you with real-world experience in your dream career that’s close to home. Enquire now to learn more.

The course contains a minimum of 120 hours of work placement

A work placement is a highly stimulating and rewarding part of the course. It will enable you to participate in a real workplace and put into practice the new skills and knowledge that you are learning in the course.

You will need to undertake your work placement in an organisation involved in professional disability services, such as a group home or respite centre. The workplace will need to be able to provide you with access to specialist equipment and resources.

Assessment

  • Demonstrations
  • Knowledge tests
  • Practical Assessments
  • Presentations

Additional Information

Open Colleges offers this qualification in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197). The testamur will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.

Subjects

Core Units
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
  • Work with information about the human body
  • Recognise and promote ways to support healthy functioning of the body
CHCDIS007Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability
  • Demonstrate commitment to empowerment for people with disability
  • Foster human rights
  • Facilitate choice and self-determination
CHCDIS002Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
  • Apply a person-centred approach to minimise behaviours of concern
  • Review context of behaviours of concern
  • Provide positive behaviour support according to individualised behaviour support plan
  • Complete documentation
CHCCCS015Provide individualised support
  • Determine support needs
  • Provide support services
  • Monitor support activities
  • Complete reporting and documentation
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
  • Communicate effectively with people
  • Collaborate with colleagues
  • Address constraints to communication
  • Report problems to supervisor
  • Complete workplace correspondence and documentation
  • Contribute to continuous improvement
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Payment Options

  • Pay upfront – receive big savings on your enrolment
  • Pay as you go – get started today and pay off while you study
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About Open Colleges

Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything we do. As an institution, we measure our success in the success of our students.

We have more than 125 years of experience in distance education, and this has given us the time to perfect the ways we deliver education and training to people across Australia. In the last decade alone, we’ve helped more than 450,000 students reach their potential.

We understand the needs of adult learners. That’s why we created OpenSpace, our world-class online learning platform that gives you complete flexibility and control to study whenever and wherever you are. OpenSpace provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, a superior support network and the opportunity to connect with other learners just like you.

Our nationally recognised courses could help you launch, change or accelerate your career. Now is the time to make your next move. With Open Colleges, everything could happen.

Open Colleges Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 90796)

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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Accommodation Support Worker
  • Care Assistant
  • Community Care Worker
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Residential Care Officer
Want to see more job outcomes and how your future could change?
Get the Course Guide

Recognition

Nationally Recognised Training
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

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