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.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Local Student Enrolment
International Student Enrolment
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support
(The course includes all specialty units for Ageing and Disability)
Duration
– Days: 2 days a week (Wednesday / Friday for the next intake)
– Total units: 14 units (7 core units + 3 Units Group A + 4 Units Group B)
– Duration: 26 weeks / 6.5 months (2 weeks for one unit) without study break
– Enrol and intake: every two weeks
– Class time: Daytime 9:00- 3:00 pm
– Work placement: 120 hours
– Work placement venue: college will assist
Pathway:
This qualification provides a pathway to work in a diverse range of community and/or residential setting including people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other circumstances.
Students completing this course are eligible to commence CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
Occupational titles may include:
  • Personal Care Giver
  • Respite Care Worker
  • Food Services Worker
  • Accommodation Support Worker

Total number of units of competency = 13

Core – 7 units
  • CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
  • CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
  • 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
Electives – 6 units (Disability) *
  • CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
  • CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behhaviour supports
  • CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
  • CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
  • HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
  • CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs

* Electives are subject to change due to industry requirements or delivery type.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however students will be required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment prior to enrolment.
Students must also have:
  • National Police Clearance (no more than 6 months old at commencement of course)
  • Working With Children Check.
  • Proof of citizenship (passport, birth certificate), USI

 

For International student entry requirements, please refer to the ‘International Students’ tab.

Rolling intakes (monthly)

Local Student Fees

Please contact our college.

Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by DNA Kingston Training to be consumed or transformed by students in the course of instruction, such as materials, workbooks and course specific uniforms.

Additional Items are items that are required to complete the course of study, but are retained by the student. This can include protective clothing, textbooks, and tools. Details of the additional items required for each course can be obtained from the College.

The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services.

For International Student Fees, please refer to the International tab on this page.

CRICOS Course Code – 094069A

English requirements

International students are required to have an IELTS of 5.5 or equivalent.

DNA Kingston Training assists students with packaging English training if required.

Course Fee

Tuition Fee: $10,950

Resource Fee: $850

Application Fee: $300 (non-refundable)

Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by DNA Kingston Training to be consumed or transformed by students in the course of instruction, such as materials, workbooks and course specific uniforms.

Additional Items are items that are required to complete the course of study, but are retained by the student. This can include protective clothing, textbooks, and tools. Details of the additional items required for each course can be obtained from the College.

The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services.

Course Duration

26 weeks.

*Add Certificate IV in Ageing Support for a 1-year package with a qualification outcome of Aged Care Worker or Care Services Team Leader.

*Add Certificate IV in Ageing Support and Diploma in Leadership and Management for a 2-year package with a qualification outcome of a Residential Care Officer.

Please contact the college for further information on all our courses for international students, or visit our International page.