Individual Support Courses in Brisbane

What you will learn in the Certificate 3 in Individual Support

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 a Police check, at least 120 hours of work placement  as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

When undertaking the Certificate III in Individual Support you can choose what your passion is.  In conjunction with your core units, you can specialise in Ageing, Disability or Home and Community. Successful completion requires 13 units inclusive of   7 core units + 6 elective units

Individual Support General Course 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
• CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• CHCCCS011  Meet personal support needs
• HLTAID001   Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• HLTAID003   Provide first aid
• HLTHPS006   Assist clients with medication
• HLTINF001    Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Elective Units:

• Ageing specialisation

  CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

• Disability specialisation (4 units) + 2 from other electives
  • CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
  • CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behavior supports
  • CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
  • CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
• Home and Community specialisation (4 units) + 2 from other electives
  • CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
  • CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services
• Other electives
  • CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  • CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
  • HLTAID003 Provide first aid
  • HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Job Opportunities available upon successful completion of the Individual Support Certificate 3

• Ageing Job Options

  Career outcomes/ job titles may include the following across the Community Services & Health and Community industries.

  • Aged Care Worker
  • Assistant in Nursing
  • Individual Carer and Support Worker
  • Personal Care Giver
  • Home Respite Care Worker
  • Accommodation Support Worker
  • Food Services Worker (Aged Care)
  • Personal Care Giver

  The role of these workers is in support to older people, either in residential, home or community-based environments. These workers complete specialised tasks and functions and take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines. Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.

  With further study into a certificate IV or higher; you could progress to become a:

  • Team Leader
  • Manager
  • Aged Care Activity Worker
  • Care Supervisor (Aged Care)
• Disability Job Options

  Career outcomes/ job titles may include the following across the Community Services & Health and Community industries.

  • Lifestyle Support Worker
  • Direct Care Worker
  • Accommodation Support Worker (Disability)
  • Respite Care Worker

  The role of these workers, in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, involves promoting a person-centred approach while providing training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing.

  With further study into a certificate IV or higher; you could progress to become a:

  • Team Leader
  • Manager
  • Disability Officer – Day Support
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Disability Services Manager
  • Service Coordinator – Disability
• Home and Community Job Options

  Career outcomes/ job titles may include the following across the Community Services & Health and Community industries.

  • Individual Carer and Support Worker
  • Accommodation Support Worker
  • Personal Care Giver
  • Respite Care Worker
  • Care Service Team Leader
  • Community services worker
  • Home and Community Care Worker
  • Care Supervisor

  Community services workers support individuals through the provision of a range of person-centred services across a variety of community service organisations. Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or supporting the implementation of specific community-based programs. Roles may provide support, advocacy or interventions to individuals, groups or communities and range from working under the direction and supervision of others to managing the programs and services themselves.

  With further study into a certificate IV or higher; you could progress to become a:

  • Team Leader
  • Supervisor
  • Manager

Delivery & What you will get

• Small group face to face classes including theory, simulated & practical assessment.
• Online learning including theory, simulated and practical assessment
• Self-paced learning with workbooks including theory, simulated and practical assessment
• One contact day a week plus additional support
• 2x semesters at 13 weeks per semester
• 120 hours of work placement under supervision
  • Work placement organised after completing 2 semesters.
    • If face to face we will find you placement.
    • Online students will need to source own placement however MyPath will assist.
    • Read more about how to find 120 hours work placement
• Available to start throughout the year.
• Dedicated trainers with industry experience who are passionate about the industry.
• Access to trainer via Email, Phone and in person.
• Professionally presented reference materials to assist students in developing their knowledge of the units.
• More career opportunities and up-skilling and productivity gains
• Nationally recognised qualification upon successful completion of the course.

2021 Individual Support courses

If you are looking for a fresh start, a new career in Ageing, Disability, Home & Community care in 2021, MyPaths Individual Support classes are the course for you!

• Start Date for Nambour: Monday 19^th of April 2021, 2 days a week (Monday and Tuesday)
• Start Date for Ipswich: Wednesday 21^st April 2021, 3 days a week (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
• Times: 9.00am until 2.30pm

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Got life experience, past education or industry training? You may be able to fast track you’re learning. Ask us about possible RPL options or see our RPL page for more detail.

Funding

Funding support and employer incentives might be available under the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive Program. Individuals completing their first post-school Certificate III qualification in Queensland could be eligible for the Certificate 3 Guarantee subsidy. Funding is available for this certificate with prices starting from as little as $50 if you are eligible.

For more information about funding support, call us today.