Total number of units = 15
- 9 core units
- 6 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 3 units from those units listed under Group A or B
- the remaining units from any of the Groups A, B or C below.
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 as outlined below.
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). All Group A and all Group B electives must be selected for award of the
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability). All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
| Core units | | CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support | | CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | | CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing | | CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems | | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | | CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | | HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | |
| Elective units | | Group A electives – AGEING specialisation | | CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia | | CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care | | CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | |
| Group B electives – DISABILITY specialisation | | CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach | | CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion | | CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support | |
| Group C Other electives | | CHCAGE007 | Recognise and report risk of falls | | CHCAGE012 | Provide food services | | CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context | | CHCCCS001 | Address the needs of people with chronic disease | | CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support | | CHCCCS033 | Identify and report abuse | | CHCCCS034 | Facilitate independent travel | | CHCCCS035 | Support people with autism spectrum disorder | | CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family | | CHCCCS037 | Visit client residence | | CHCCCS042 | Prepare meals | | CHCCCS043 | Support positive mealtime experiences | | CHCCCS044 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports | | CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach | | CHCDIS013 | Assist with communication using augmentative and alternative communication methods | | CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | | CHCGRP001 | Support group activities | | CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | | HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication | | HLTOHC007 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues | |