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Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)


 National Code: CHC33021
 TAFE SA Code: TP01385


Course Type: School Students

Description

TAFE SA's courses for school students are designed for students in Year 11 to Year 12. They provide the opportunity to learn specific industry skills and gain credit towards a nationally recognised qualification, all while students undertake their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (CHC33021)
    This course covers independence and wellbeing, communication, working with diverse people, legal and ethical requirements, healthy body systems and safe work practices. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 9 core units and 6 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control 35
    Communicate and work in health or community services 30
    Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support 120
    Follow safe work practices for direct client care 25
    Provide individualised support 100
    Recognise healthy body systems 80
    Support independence and wellbeing 80
    Work legally and ethically 55
    Work with diverse people 40

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach 40
    Follow established person-centred behaviour supports 60
    Provide First Aid 18
    Support community participation and social inclusion 60
    Support relationships with carer and family 70
    Work effectively in disability support 65

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