Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is the entry level into this industry.

This qualification will prepare you for work in the disability sector providing you the skills and knowledge required to work in a residential care facility or as a respite care worker in an individual’s home or in a community organisation. You will learn how to follow an individualised plan to provide a person-centred support for people living with an intellectual and/or physical disability assisting them with personal care and daily living activities.

Entry Requirements

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy, to a minimum of ACSF level 3
• A current National Police Clearance
• Drivers Licence with vehicle
• Proof of COVID vaccination
• Proof of vaccination and obtain a current flu vaccine
• Access to a notebook or computer
• Ability to attend practical work experience at 7am for 3 weeks
• Proof of residency (passport, visa, birth certificate)

Selection process for this qualification

Where an employer has not nominated staff to undertake a traineeship in this qualification each individual will be interviewed by HealthLink Training to ensure that the student/s have the ability and desire to work in this industry and that the course meets their desired outcomes.  All students will be required to undertake an LLN test to determine ability in the ACSF core skills in learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy.  

You must complete 120 of work experience which allows you complete the necessary work tasks within the qualification to be assessed against. Healthlink training will organise all workplace arrangements on behalf of the student as close to their home as possible.  Your Trainer/ Assessor will visit the site to assess your competency against the required skills for this qualification.

Competency based training in 13 units to achieve this qualification:

• 7 Core Units - Compulsory
• 6 Electives - CHC Community Services Training Package
• A requirement of 120 hours of  work experience must be completed within a residential aged care facility to complete this qualification

Core 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

 Electives
CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families

Mixed Delivery Mode

This program is delivered through a combination of;

• Self-paced learning
• Facilitated workshops
• Practical skills development session and
• Industry placement training and assessment

Facilitated workshops will include activities to simulate workplace requirements and circumstances and will be used to assess and monitor ongoing Client progress including:

• Workshop participation
• Group Work and Activities
• Individual Work and Activities
• Case Studies, Projects and Role Plays

Where Candidates are undertaking the Qualification as an existing worker, workplace examples, policies and procedures of the employing organisation will be utilised as available to support practical application of skills and knowledge by the Client.

Duration

This is determined by the training arrangement.

Qualification Pathway

CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
 
Funding available through Jobs & Skills WA (*conditions apply).

Student Information

Click to download the course flyer for a comprehensive course outline.