Accredited units
- (CHCCOM005) Communicate and work in health or community services
- (CHCLEG001) Work legally and ethically
- (HLTWHS002) Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- (HLTINF006) Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- (CHCDIV001) Work with diverse people
- (CHCCCS038) Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- (CHCDIS020) Work effectively in disability support
- (CHCDIS011) Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
- (CHCDIS012) Support community participation and social inclusion
Course Overview
Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference in people’s lives? The Pathway to CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is the perfect first step toward a fulfilling career in the aged care and disability support sector.
This course is a part qualification that covers core skills and units from the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability). You will also gain hands-on experience through a structured work placement, allowing you not only build practical skills in aged care and disability support but also to understand industry requirements and regulations and explore future career and study opportunities.
After successfully completing this course, you can enrol in the full CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability). The units you’ve completed will be credited toward your full qualification, so you’ll only need to finish the remaining components.
Additionally, some students use this pathway to secure a Traineeship, allowing them to complete the full qualification while gaining real-world experience in the industry. Others may explore different career options – in this case, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the completed units.
If you’re looking for a career with purpose, flexibility, and job security, the Pathway to CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support course is the ideal starting point. With Australia’s aged care and disability sectors growing rapidly, now is the perfect time to enter this rewarding sector.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt Richmond and Ryde. Enrol today or enquire now!
What you will learn
Course outline
In this course, you will learn:- How to use different communication styles for the elderly
- How to use various mobility and transfer equipment Infection control procedures
- How to empower the elderly or people with a disability and support them to maintain their independence to ensure they have a quality life
- How to work legally and ethically
- The use of alternative strategies and techniques to communicate with people who have a disability
- Safe manual handling techniques when providing support to people with a disability
- How to facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability
- How to contribute to the ongoing skills development of the person with a disability using a strengths based approach
- How to encourage community participation and social inclusion
Course outcome
By the end of the course you will be able to confidently utilise the technical skills and knowledge gained to provide individualised support to the elderly, who require a variety of support needs, while applying:
- Knowledge of procedural practices setting
- Strategies to manage legal and ethical compliance in an organisational context
- A person centred approach
- Strategies that will maximise independence
- Active support that facilitates the empowerment of service users
- Practices to work within legal and ethical guidelines of direct care
What is involved
Time commitment
All students will undertake face-to-face or livestream video training, home study and 120 hours work placement. The amount of home study required is dependent on the experience of the student and is in addition to face-to-face or livestream video training hours.
Assessment
Assessment (including recognition of prior learning) must:- Meet the requirements of the relevant training package or accredited course, and
- Be conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence, and
- Meet workplace and, where relevant, regulatory requirements.
- Assessment methods include written and oral tasks, practical tasks and observation by the assessor. You will be informed when assessments are to take place.
Work placement
Students are required to complete 40 hours of work placement in an disability service.
Please note: The practical workplace component is scheduled during the course. Disability centres will have a start time between 6:30am and 9:00am
Before commencing work placement, you will be required to obtain one or all of the following which will be confirmed during the enrolment process and at your course induction. If required Macquarie Community College will assist you with this application process:
- A current NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC) – (free of charge for volunteers)
- A current National Police Check (between $30-$60)
- An up-to-date NSW vaccination record, showing proof of double COVID vaccination, COVID booster and yearly flu vaccination as required by Disability centres
- Suitable work placement clothing is required. i.e., black pants, white polo shirt and leather (or leather like) fully enclosed shoes with non-slip soles
What you need to know
Entry requirements
An appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills is required to enrol in this course. Macquarie Community College may conduct an LLN assessment as part of the pre-enrolment process.
What you need to provide
All course material will be provided and is included in course fees.
- You will need a pen and paper for taking notes.
Fees and government subsidies
The NSW Government’s Adult and Community Education (ACE) Program provides affordable, local training and education to NSW communities. Under the ACE program, participants, employers, delivery partners and providers and the government collaborate to improve learning outcomes for learners and meet community training needs.
The ACE Program will also offer support to small business owners and their staff by providing fully subsidised accredited and non-accredited training in targeted courses in information technology, business services or foundation skills.
*Eligibility criteria apply. This training is fully subsidised by the NSW Government, and as a result your fee is determined through Training Services NSW formal eligibility criteria.
Students will need to supply the required evidence in accord with the requirements of Smart and Skilled eligibility:
- Eligible for Subsidised Training: Fee-Free
- Non-Eligible for Subsidised Training: Price on Application
If you're a prospective student, employer or service provider please visit https://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/adult-and-community-education/ for more information where you will find everything you need to know about the ACE program before you enrol.
Contact us today or call on 1300 845 888 to check your eligibility.
What you can do next
Career pathway
If you successfully complete the Pathway to CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support and decide to continue to work towards a career in the care industry you can apply to complete the remainder of the qualification. Either during or at the completion of this qualification you may be able to undertake roles such as:- Care Worker
- Group Home Disability Support Worker
- Day Care Centre Disability Support Worker
- Home Care Support Worker
- Assistant in Nursing
Study pathway
Upon completion of the full CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability), you may go on to study CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability), Diploma or Bachelor courses in Allied Health areas.
