- Students may be eligible for funding for this qualification via various state-based initiatives
- Course delivery method varies across states
- Only Australian citizens or residents are eligible to apply for this course. We are not CRICOS registered and are unable to accept enrolments from International Student Visa holders (Subclass 500)
Course Overview
This CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is a nationally recognised training qualification designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge gain employment in disability support services. It is the entry qualification for a personal support worker in either a client’s home or a facility.
During the course students will develop the skills and knowledge to work one-on-one with clients to maximise and maintain independence and well-being. Training and assessment will ensure learners are able to work legally and ethically with a diverse range of people within the scope of practice for a support worker. Applying a holistic care approach and working healthily and safely in a direct care environment are key focuses throughout training and assessment of the qualification.
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Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Disability Service Officer Worker
- Assistant in Nursing
- In-home Respite Care Worker
- Personal Care Giver and Support Worker
- School Support Officer (Disability)
What You'll Learn
How to:
- Work 1-on-1 with clients to maximise and maintain in dependence and well-being
- Work legally and ethically with a diverse range of people within the scope of practice for a support worker
- Apply a holistic care approach and work healthily and safely in a direct care environment
Recognition
Study Method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- Victoria
Duration Study Load
- Full time 12 months
- Part time 24 months
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however students are expected to have or be able to achieve written and spoken English skills to the certificate level of the course, or the ability to develop these skills whilst in training to meet the requirements of the qualification.
To allow our trainers to support your learning, students will need to complete a student profile, including language, literacy and numeracy indicators before their enrolment application is accepted.
Students will need to be able to achieve a clear police check and meet relevant state-based requirements for working with children or vulnerable people.
Work Placement
- A minimum of 120 hours of work placement is required
Recognition Of Prior Learning
RPL is a process that assesses your competency—acquired through formal and informal learning—to determine if you meet the requirements for a unit of study. Students with previous skills, knowledge or experience are entitled to apply for RPL for a full qualification or individual units of competency. Students will be required to produce evidence and undertake assessment as part of the RPL process.
If you have previously completed a unit/s of competency and can provide valid evidence of AQF certification (issued by an RTO), you are eligible to apply for a Credit Transfer and would not be required to undertake further study for the unit.
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About MAX Solutions
Choosing to study can be a big decision but one that can put you on the path to more sustainable work opportunities in the future.
If you’re considering study with us, our training team are available to support you every step of the way. We’re here to get to know you, understand your goals and help you choose a course that will give you every chance of achieving those goals.
Many of our education and employment programs are available at no cost to you, providing you meet eligibility criteria. We will assist you through any application processes and connect you with any funding you are entitled to.
When you’re enrolled to study with us, you will receive ongoing support with your coursework. Our supportive and qualified training team will walk with you every step of the way, ensuring you have best chance of completing the course.
MAX Solutions is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #0667).
