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Classroom and Placement
On-campus
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Sydney
Level 8 532-540 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission / NDIS Quality and Safeguards
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA / VETASSESS
Course Content
Provide individualized support
Core unit
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
Core unit
Support independence and wellbeing
Core unit
Recognise healthy body systems
Core unit
Communicate and work in health or community services
Core unit
Work with diverse people
Core unit
Work legally and ethically
Core unit
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Core unit
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Core unit
Provide first aid
Elective unit
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strength-based approach
Elective unit
Work effectively in disability support
Elective unit
Support community participation and social inclusion
Elective unit
Work effectively in aged care
Elective unit
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Elective unit
Common Questions
The Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021) at Brighton College has a duration of 45 weeks.
International students must have an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old). Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can also be accepted, provided results can be confirmed as equivalent to IELTS 6.0. Students may be exempt from providing English language evidence if they were educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country, completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO, successfully completed an English Placement Test and Digital Literacy Test, completed a foundation course in Australia, or completed their High School in English Language.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
The Certificate III in Individual Support is offered at Brighton College campuses in Brisbane (Level 2, 108 Margaret Street), Melbourne (Level 1, 255 William Street), Sydney (Level 8, 532-540 George Street), and Hobart (Level 2, 73-81 Murray St).
Students who complete this course may be able to seek potential employment in the community service industry. Such roles include direct support worker in aged care, disability support, and home and community care.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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