Career Opportunities and Pathways
Certificate III in Individual Support gives you the experience and expertise to support people with disabilities and provides a pathway into a Certificate IV in Disability.
Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to be employed in a variety of home, community or residential facility based support worker positions for individuals living with a disability. We also provide students opportunities for disability care jobs within Hessel Group, if eligible. Giving you greater chances of being employed if you study with us.
Possible Jobs
- Accommodation Support
- Community Support
- Disability Support
- Residential Carer
- Disability Service Officer
- Personal Support Worker
- NDIS Disability Support Worker
Begin your pathway into Disability Support!
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) CHC33021
This qualification has a total of 15 units of competency which are split up into 9 core units and 6 elective units.
Students must complete a total of 120 hours (placement) as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units competency.
| 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 |
| Elective Units | |
|---|---|
| CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
| CHCCCS001 | Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Credit Transfer
In some cases, prior learning an experience can be used as evidence of your current skills and abilities. Information about how to apply can be sourced by contacting our office on 8462 0222.
Funding and Payment Options
Funded Program
This course is supported by the Government of South Australia. If you're eligible for government funding support, the reduced course fee is usually $1,235.80. Enhance Training is offering an additional discount, and the course fee is now $425.
To learn more about how this program is funded and if you are eligible, click here to contact our Enhance Training course advisor.
Payment Options
Our payment plans start from $20.88 per fortnight for concession card holders. Click here to contact our Enhance Training course advisor to discuss payment options.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) CHC33021
About the course
Our Enhance Training Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) CHC33021 course is designed to help you make a positive impact on the lives of people living with a disability. You’ll learn to support each of your client’s needs through our hands-on approach to learning.
Each client you meet will be unique. Our course focuses on providing you with a range of theory and practical skills to assist them in reaching their individual goals and develop independence.
You will learn how to support, meet and maintain personal care; contribute towards their skill development; create and perform activities related to individualised plans; and choose your own electives to further knowledge in specific topics.
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to feel confident as a care worker in the disability space. The disability care sector needs passionate, driven people to fill roles in the industry. This course is for caring individuals who like to support others. It’s perfect for those looking to enter the industry, those seeking a career change, or career supplement. No matter your age, background or level of experience, the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) CHC33021 course is sure to help you further your career and passions.
In house student support
You will receive great student support throughout your studies with Enhance Training, where you will have your own trainer providing support, or for more individualised strategies, a learner support service (LSS) case manager will be assigned to you. LSS is an initiative of SkillsSA and the Government of South Australia. It supports you with study plans, flexible study delivery, after-hours support and guidance, which also extends after your training is complete.
Find out more about how we support you during your studies here.
Placement
This course requires you to complete 120 hours of placement, detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. These can be completed while you study. Through Enhance Training’s wealth of experience in the industry, we can assist you in finding appropriate placements, should you need help.
What you will need
As a student of Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) CHC33021, you will need access to the internet, email and a computer.
Students will also require:
a relevant Working with Children or Working with People with Disability Check (depending on host organisation requirements)
Driver’s License
Why choose to study with Enhance Training?
We’re happy to acknowledge that many nationwide training organisations offer support worker courses like ours. So why is Enhance Training the right choice for your career? What’s the Enhance Training difference?
We Are the Industry
Enhance Training is for those who want the best education for themselves and the best results for the people they work with. We don’t just understand the care industry; we are in it. Enhance Training is part of the Hessel Group, which both employs people and assists those seeking disability support, aged care, childcare services, and allied health services.
Unlike many training providers, we are an end-to-end service. This means that through Enhance Training and the wider Hessel Group, you learn, complete placement, become qualified, complete training, and can even progress to positions within our wide network of Hessel Group care services and clients.
Direct from the experts
Our teachers and trainers are in the industry too. They have direct, recent, first-hand experience in the industry so can relate to your questions and queries about the topic and demonstrate how these scenarios may play out on the job.
Real-life practice, without the pressure
We have a dedicated Skills Lab set up with real equipment to mimic environments you may encounter on the job. This means you can practice the skills you’ve gained in full, minimising the stress of being faced with scenarios for the first time out in the real world. We find this helps our students gain a positive understanding of their skills without pressure.
How do I enrol?
Enrolment in this Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) CHC33021 course and other Enhance Training courses is easy. If you are ready to enrol, click here to get started. If you are not quite ready to enrol and would like to speak with a course advisor, complete this form and we will be in touch shortly.
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