Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Code: CHC33021
Mode of Delivery: Online
Course Type: Accredited course
Course Duration: 11 months
Intake Date Campus Attendance Days
12/02/2025 Off campus Wednesday 5:00pm-8:00pm, Friday 9:30am-11:30am

About this course

Graduates with skills in the personal support industry are going to be in high demand over the new few years with around 179,000 jobs expected to become available, according to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook service.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to apply for roles in aged care facilities, home and community care environments, or the disability sector just to name a few!
Reflecting the role of support workers in the community, this course will give you the factual, technical and procedural knowledge to follow individualised plans to provide person-centred support. You'll also gain the skills to use your discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.

Career Opportunities

Job roles or employment may include but is not limited to work in:
Aged care stream - Aged care facilities and home and community care environments
Disability stream - A range of disability roles such as disability support worker, personal care worker, lifestyle support worker or personal care assistant, support coordinator, case manager, in-home disability support worker, Community Access Coordinator, In Home Respite Worker, Disability Service Officer, Care Worker, Client Assistant, School Support Officer (Disability), Family Support Worker and community support worker.

Opportunities for Further Study

Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Certificate IV Leisure and Health
Certificate IV in Disability
Diploma of Nursing
Certificate IV in Community Services
Certificate IV Alcohol and Other Drugs
Certificate IV in Mental Heath

Skills or Knowledge gained

You will prioritise attending to their personal support requirements while adhering to safe work protocols. Throughout your learning journey, you will acquire a diverse set of theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for delivering customised care in a wide array of environments. Additionally, you will develop an aptitude for effective communication, embrace the value of diversity, and familiarise yourself with legal and ethical considerations. Furthermore, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of person-centred care and gain insights into the functioning of the healthy body.
Students will understand the diversity of people with disability. Understand the importance and benefits of an inclusive work environment. Use strategies to enhance communication with people with disabilities in the workplace. Access a range of supports for communicating with people with disabilities in the workplace.

Entry Requirements

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

Applicants under the age of 18 are encouraged to apply for upcoming intakes, however you must be 18 years of age at course commencement or have turned 18 years of age by 30 April, 2025.
Provide Police Check in each year of placement (without disclosures)
Provide Working with Children’s Check (without disclosures)
Flu vaccination in current year of placement
COVID vaccination - triple dose (From 17 September 2021, COVID-19 vaccination will be mandatory for all residential aged care workers. Exemptions will not apply)
NDIS worker screening check (at a cost of in excess of $130) for Disability students
Other potential vaccination requirements may include Flu, Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Diphtheria – tetanus – pertussis, Hepatitis B and Varicella
Must be able to attend class as per the timetable
Complete 120 hours placement as arranged by TAFE Gippsland unless under a traineeship model.
Prospective student to complete online application form
Minimum ACSF level 3 in all levels

Recommended entry Requirements:

Moderate computer skills
Licence in order to travel to placement is preferable
The ability to stand with only short breaks for the duration of 8 hour period.
The ability to walk for extended periods as required for a clinical placement shift,
Maintain concentration levels in order to complete practical tasks and care at the high level required including for multiple clients/consumers per shift.
Complete multiple physical and mental tasks over the period of a shift with the stamina to provide safe care.
The ability to lift safely at least 20kg of weight.
Stable physical mobility in order to transfer and aid a client with walking.
The ability to assist clients /consumers to move from lying to sitting or to standing all while completing some weight bearing activities.

Limitations to course Entry:

Must be physically fit as elements of the job role will require manual handling using industry equipment and 8-hour shifts on placement where the role involves physical work and long periods of standing. Refer to inherent requirements for this course.

Minimum Industry Requirement

  • Working with children check
  • Police check

Licensing/Regulatory Requirements

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No

Qualifications and Recognition - 2025

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Work Placement - 2025

Does this course require placement?: Yes

120 hours

Placement to be arranged by: Institute

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) $760.00 $3,800.00 $12,350.00
Materials fee* (GST exempt) $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
Total $780.00 $3,820.00 $12,370.00

VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

Sample course units

CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS033 Identify and report abuse
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Assessment

The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.

You can expect that:

  • assessment methods are clear
  • assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
  • assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
  • educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.