Total number of units = 13

7 core units

6 elective units, consisting of:

at least 4 units from the electives listed below, at least 2 units must be from those units listed under Groups A, B or C

up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

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.

Core units 

CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support

CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing

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

Group A electives – AGEING specialisation (4 units) 

CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people

CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs

HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Group B electives – DISABILITY specialisation (5 units) 

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

HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Group C electives – HOME AND COMMUNITY specialisation (4 units) 

CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people

OR

CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

Plus all of the following units:

CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs

CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families

CHCHCS001 Provide home and community support services