Certificate III in Individual Support Disability CHC33015

Kickstart a career with your passion for community and make a difference to the lives of people living with a disability. This is an entry-level qualification, so there is no prior experience necessary. A match for anyone seeking a fulfilling role in disability services.

Combine your caring, resilient and compassionate nature with this training to provide both physical and emotional support to clients and their families. Learn how to follow an individualised plan to provide the best possible person-centred care; support independence and quality of life; facilitate empowerment; and promote social inclusion.

Develop your effective communication skills, along with the legal and ethical requirements for consideration while working with diverse people. You will also gain understanding around healthy body systems and best practices for infection control.

Use this Nationally Recognised qualification to boost your employability as a disability support worker in community or residential settings. The role sees you assisting clients with a range of daily tasks and coordination of activities to promote well-being. Successful completion of this qualification will provide you with the transferable skills and knowledge you need to enter this growing industry with confidence.

Make the most of our Connected Learning training experience to get you there – along with support from our industry expert trainers and valuable work placement opportunities. If you already hold an existing Certificate III Individual Support, use these specialisation units to expand your skills and employment options. If you have existing experience but need to formalise your qualifications, talk to our Customer Care Team about an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) pathway.

COURSE DELIVERY STRUCTURE

• 26 weeks maximum duration (can be completed in 13 weeks)
• 13 Units
• 2 hour class training via video weekly
• 45 minutes scheduled mentoring with Trainer each week
• 12 hours per Unit of directed home studies
• 4 hours per Unit of research
• 1 mandatory workshop (6 hours)
• To achieve this qualification you will also complete at least 120 hours of work placement arranged by ACE. This will be achieved throughout the course or at the end of all theory.
• Please note that these delivery arrangements are subject to COVID-19 regulations and requirements which, at any given time, could include the need for students to be fully vaccinated against the virus prior to commencing work placement. Please contact us on 02 6622 1903 (Lismore) or 07 5520 3026 (Burleigh Waters) for up-to-date information on current restrictions prior to enrolling.

STUDENT SPECIALISATION NOTES

Students will need to obtain the following clearances:

• Working with Children Check (NSW) or Blue Card (QLD) – obtained at their own expense prior to course commencement
• Disability Worker Screening – obtained prior to work placement.

NATIONAL POLICE CLEARANCE

Students will be required to complete and pay for a National Police Clearance prior to enrolment in this course.

REALLY GO PLACES

Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into further study and/or may contribute towards study credits. Go here for your Health & Community career pathway map and begin.

WHERE TO NEXT

Select the ACE location closest to you from the tabs below to explore course start dates and download detailed course information. The course fee is determined according to your personal circumstances, you could be eligible for low fee or fee free training. Please contact the College to discuss your eligibility.

REAL WORLD JOBS

Disability Support Worker

NATIONAL STUDENT OUTCOMES