Subjects
Total number of units = 13
7 core units
6 elective units, consisting of:
at least 4 units from the electives listed below, at least 2 units must be from those units listed under Groups A, B or C
up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course these units must be relevant to the work outcome
Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Individual Support. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Packaging for each specialisation:
All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
At least four units from Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community).
Where two specialisations are completed award of the qualification would read Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community).
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
Provide individualised support | |
Support independence and well being | |
Communicate and work in health or community services | |
Work with diverse people | |
Work legally and ethically | |
Recognise healthy body systems | |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Elective units
Group A electives AGEING specialisation (3 units)
Facilitate the empowerment of older people | |
Provide support to people living with dementia | |
Meet personal support needs |
Group B electives DISABILITY specialisation (4 units)
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach | |
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports | |
Support community participation and social inclusion | |
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
Group C electives HOME AND COMMUNITY specialisation (4 units)
Facilitate the empowerment of older people | |
OR | |
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability | |
Plus all of the following units: | |
Meet personal support needs | |
Support relationships with carers and families | |
Provide home and community support services | |
Other electives
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients | |
Implement falls prevention strategies | |
Provide food services | |
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context | |
Address the needs of people with chronic disease | |
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | |
Facilitate responsible behaviour | |
Provide basic foot care | |
Provide loss and grief support | |
Respond to suspected abuse | |
Facilitate independent travel | |
Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder | |
Transport individuals | |
Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies | |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | |
Analyse and apply information that supports employment and career development | |
Deliver and monitor contracted employment services | |
Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs | |
Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills | |
Support group activities | |
Meet community information needs | |
Work effectively in the leisure and health industries | |
Contribute to leisure and health programming | |
Participate in planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs | |
Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs | |
Work with people with mental health issues | |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach | |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice | |
Support the rights and safety of children and young people | |
Work with forced migrants | |
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness | |
Engage respectfully with young people | |
Assist with planning and evaluating meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines | |
Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans | |
Provide first aid | |
Assist clients with medication | |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | |
Recognise and respond to oral health issues | |
Inform and support patients and groups about oral health | |
Apply and manage use of basic oral health products | |
Provide or assist with oral hygiene | |
Use basic oral health screening tools | |
Deliver and monitor a service to customers | |
Process and maintain workplace information | |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | |
Use business technology | |
Organise personal work priorities and development | |
Produce dishes using basic methods of cookery | |
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | |
Operate commercial vehicle | |
Transport passengers with disabilities | |
Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes |