CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Wollongong)

Details

About the course

This program offers employees within disability or aged care services the opportunity to gain a qualification and further experience supporting children and adults within the care sector.

• Information Session: Wesley training rooms – by appointment Level 2, 65-67 Burelli Street Wollongong
• Course duration: 12 – 18 months
• Online Workshops: Fortnightly Classes Tuesday, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Location: Wesley Training Rooms, Level 2, 65-67 Burelli Street Wollongong
• Work experience/placement: 120
• Trainer/Assessor: Tanya Campbell
• Cost: This training is subsidised by the NSW Government Smart and Skilled Funding and is a part of 'NSW Fee Free arrangements'.

*NFF Jan–Jun 26 indicates that this qualification is fee-free for all Smart and Skilled students who enrol from 01/12/2025 and commence training from 01/01/2026 and 30/06/2026 or until funding is exhausted.

Who should enrol

Passionate and caring individuals seeking the opportunity to receive accredited training in the care sector. Applicants should possess a calm, patient nature and should be capable of operating within a team as well as with some independence.

Learning outcomes

Successful completion of this course will enable you to gain a nationally accredited qualification in an industry which offers a broad range of employment opportunities.

Attendance, study load and student support

You will be required to:

• Attend all scheduled Face to Face classes, workshops and simulated activities (6 - 12 hours per unit of competency spanning 12 months).
• Participate in all assessments.
• Undertake theory and practical assessment activities (up to an average 20 - 25 hours per unit of competency).
• Undertake self-paced learning activities over 12 months of the program, including individual research in your own time (estimated at 8 - 10 hours per unit of competency for the average learner).

Details and expectations on activities will be provided in individual training plans. Student support is available prior to and at the end of each session. Scheduled support sessions will also be available.

Work experience/placement

Complete a minimum of 120 hours of workplace evidence from current employment hours.

Assessment

Assessment will include a range of activities such as written tasks, oral questions and skills demonstration within a simulated and/or actual work environment.

N.B. Students need to be aware of, and consent to video record themselves for the purpose of gathering and submitting workplace assessment evidence relating to specific performance tasks

Entry requirements

Wesley Vocational Institute has set the following entry requirements for enrolment in this course:

• Be willing to gain employment on a part-time or full-time basis with an aged care provider or within a Disability Service.
• Ability to commit to the attendance and study load requirements of this course.
• Satisfactory level of language, literacy and numeracy and digital.
• Be an Australian/New Zealand citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Humanitarian visa holder.
• Reliable computer and internet access.
  
  

**Due to the duty of care requirements of service providers, individuals with disclosable court outcomes may not be given access to services for the purpose of completing their work experience – please consider this prior to enrolling. If you wish to have a confidential discussion regarding this matter, please contact our office via the details provided below.

Course fees

This training is subsidised by NSW Government Smart and Skilled Funding. and is part of 'NSW Fee Free Arrangements'. NFF Jan–Jun 26 indicates that this qualification is fee-free for all Smart and Skilled students who enrol from 01/12/2025 and commence training from 01/01/2026 and 30/06/2026 or until funding is exhausted.

Visit www.smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au for further information and contact us to find out if you are eligible for fee concessions. All course material is provided and inclusive with course fee.

Other important information

Participant numbers for this course are strictly capped to ensure optimal learning conditions. Please contact us on 1800 676 039 if you have any questions.

Sonia Daniels: 0437 906 087 or Michelle Konstandaras: (02) 4231 8200

How to apply

Step 1: Click here to register your interest for this course.

Step 2: A WVI representative will contact you with information session details.

Step 3: The WVI representative will provide you with your Smart and Skilled eligibility notification.

Step 4: Attend WVI information session and complete mandatory language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment.

Step 5: Upon completion of the LLND, a WVI representative will advise you if you have been accepted into the course and provide you with your detailed Training Plan.

Enrolment documentation 

• Unique Student Identifier (USI) number (apply here usi.gov.au)
• Photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, photo card, passport)
• Medicare card
• Visa and or evidence of residency in NSW
• Proof of eligible welfare payment e.g. Centrelink income statement – if applicable
• Copies of qualifications to request Credit Transfer (for equivalent units of competencies)

CHC32015 Certificate III in Individual Support

• CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
• CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
• HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
• CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach **
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
• CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
• CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability **
• CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion **
• CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients **
• CHCGRP001 Support group activities **
• HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues **

**Elective units of competency are subject to change dependant on industry need.

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