Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) Online

CHC33021
18 months
Online with work placement

Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Earn a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) online with Swinburne Open Education. Flexible study options available.

  • Course code: CHC33021

  • Delivery mode: Online, with face to face workshops

  • Course duration: 18 months

  • Qualification: Certificate III

  • Eligibility: This course is not available to International students

  • Nationally recognised: Yes

  • Structured Workplace Learning and Assessment: Yes

  • Awarded by: Swinburne University of Technology

  • Assessments

    • Online quizzes, including multiple choice and short answer questions

    • Portfolio of evidence

    • Written reports

    • Case studies

    • Video and audio role plays and demonstrations.

If you’re searching for a fulfilling career where each day can be different to the next, the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) will get you there.

Study online to gain a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (CHC33021) with Swinburne Open Education. Learn how to empower and support people with disabilities to become more independent and live rich and full lives.

This industry-designed qualification will give you the skills, knowledge and values to provide individual care to people with disabilities in residential, community, health care and NDIS settings.

Pursue meaningful work with huge growth potential. Start your career in disability support services and learn how to make a real difference in the lives of people living with disability.

Our flexible online study allows you to continue with your current role while you study. Enrol now to study Disability Support online. Earn your Cert III with Swinburne Open Education.

This course is not available to International students.

 

You will learn:

  • Skills, knowledge and values to provide individual care to people with disabilities

  • How to empower and support people in residential, community, health care and NDIS settings

  • Support and work alongside other health care professionals

  • Work with a diverse client group.

 

Career options include:

 

  • Disability support worker

  • Personal care assistant

  • Residential care officer

  • Accommodation support worker

  • NDIS support worker.

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Start your career in the community services sector

Source: Career outcome information from Your Career (Oct 2023).

 

Why study Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) online

  • Learn how to empower and support people with disabilities to become more independent and live rich and full lives.

  • Gain the skills, knowledge and values to provide individual care to people with disabilities in residential, community, health care and NDIS settings.

  • Our flexible online study allows you to continue with your current role while you study.

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Study online with our world-class learning platform

  • Designed and delivered online so you can learn anywhere, anytime

  • Study on any device - desktop, tablet or mobile

  • Learn through regular trainer-lead online sessions and native content

  • Engage with your learning community through online forums and messages

 

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Once you have enrolled in this course, you can access our online platform and start with the first module. You will need to complete a module and then the next module becomes available to you.

This online course contains 16 online modules, which have been designed to cover the following units of competency, including 9 core units and 6 elective units. This disability support course contains an introductory module.

Expand units below, to get an understanding of topics and objectives.

CHCCCS031
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise, provide and monitor support services within the limits established by an individualised plan. The individualised plan refers to the support or service provision plan developed for the individual accessing the service and may have many different names in different organisations.

CHCCCS038
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support, and to deliver rights-based services using a person-centred approach.

CHCCCS040
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide individualised services in ways that support independence, as well as, physical and emotional wellbeing.

CHCCCS041
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about the human body and to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy functioning of the body.

CHCCOM005
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, management and other industry providers. This unit applies to a range of health and community service contexts where workers may communicate face-to-face, in writing or using digital media and work with limited responsibility under direct or indirect supervision.

CHCDIV001
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

CHCLEG001
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and work within the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to an individual job role.

HLTINF006
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply basic infection prevention and control principles in work settings including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to risks.

HLTWHS002
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for a worker to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others in work environments that involve caring directly for clients. It has a focus on maintaining safety of the worker, the people being supported and other community members.

CHCCCS017
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to the needs of people who are experiencing loss, grief and bereavement. This unit applies to workers in a range of community services and health contexts.

CHCCCS036
CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work positively with the carer and family of people using a service based on an understanding of their support needs.

CHCDIS011
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with supporting the ongoing skill development of a person with disability. It involves following and contributing to an established individual plan and using a positive, strengths-based approach.

CHCDIS012
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with supporting people with disability in community participation and social inclusion using a person-centred approach. This involves enabling people to make choices to maximise their participation in various community settings, functions and activities to enhance psychosocial well-being and lifestyle in accordance with the person’s needs and preferences.

CHCDIS020
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a disability support work context. The unit covers meeting job requirements, complying with organisational requirements and working in a disability sector context. This unit applies to individuals who work with people with disability in a range of community services and health contexts.

CHCDIV002
CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety.

Course requirements

Students must be 18 years of age or above and will need to be reasonably physically fit to undertake the work placement as the tasks and activities associated with the work placement may involve manual lifting and other physical activities.

This course is not available to International students.

The Swinburne Open Education modern online learning platform has been designed so that you can study online anywhere, anytime. You will need to meet the following IT requirements to use our platform for this Certificate III course:

Desktop or laptop

  • Latest version of Chrome or Safari

  • Microsoft Office (2010 or higher)

  • Adobe PDF Reader

Mobile or tablet*

  • Latest version of Chrome or Safari

  • Latest version of Android

  • Latest version of iOS

* Students using a mobile or tablet will need to upload documents from a laptop or desktop or have a Dropbox account.

The course requires skills to be demonstrated within the workplace during 120 hours of Structured Workplace Learning and Assessment (SWLA). SWLA is conducted in an approved venue under a formal agreement between the host organisation, the student and Swinburne Open Education.

SWLA is grouped into 2 blocks. Although all units in this course have SWLA components, students will not commence SWLA until Module 7. Ensuring each student successfully completes theoretical components of learning and assessment in the first 7 online modules, prior to attending an approved facility. The same design has been applied to Modules 8 to 15. Students are required to complete theory components of these units prior to completing a 2nd block of SWLA. Students cannot be deemed as competent for a unit until their theory and practical (SWLA) assessment tasks are assessed as satisfactory.

Students are required to complete placement in a facility approved by Swinburne Open Education that is located within a 100km radius of Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. Students must attend a mandatory Pre-SWLA workshop before commencing placement, workshops will be available 2 x per year and held in major cities. Students will be required to arrange travel and accommodation for work placement related activities at their own expense.

See our SWLA Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

 

 

Online study FAQs

We understand you need to fit study around your busy life. Our online learning platform is designed with this in mind, so you can study on any device, anywhere, anytime. Here are answers to some disability support frequently asked questions.

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A disability support worker assists individuals with disabilities in various aspects of their lives.

This includes helping with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation, providing emotional support, facilitating community participation, and ensuring their safety and well-being.

To become a disability support worker, career pathways include the following steps:

  • Enrolling to study a disability support course, like Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging and Disability). This allows students of the course to acquire essential knowledge and skills.

  • Gain hands-on experience by participating in internships or volunteering opportunities.

  • Apply for positions with disability support agencies or organizations.

  • Keep enhancing your skills through additional training and education.

For more detailed information, you can read our blog post titled "How To Get A Disability Support Job & Salary Guide Australia."

Working as a disability support worker can be highly fulfilling and rewarding. You help people with disabilities in their daily lives, support them in reaching their goals. As well as encourage their independence. However, it's essential to enjoy helping others to make disability support work a fulfilling career.

The job outlook in the disability support sector is good. The Australian Government Labour Market Insights website predicts 28% growth in demand by 2026 for Aged and Disabled Carers.

The Job and Skills Australia website shows skilled Personal Care Assistant workers are a priority across every Australian state and territory for 2023 and beyond. This type of work has above average future demand.

Disability support work can be challenging but varies from person to person. While this type of work may not require extensive formal education, it demands qualities like patience, empathy, and adaptability.

While the job can be emotionally demanding for some, taking disability support courses such as Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) can help you become skilled and adapt to challenges within the role.

This certificate course covers modules like "Work effectively in disability support" and "Support people with autism spectrum disorder" which prepare you with essential skills and knowledge to excel in the role.

The salary of a disability support worker in Australia can vary depending on factors like level of experience, location of work, and employers.

On average, a disability support worker can earn around $1,382 per week or $71,864 per year. Completing a certificate in disability support can help you qualify for higher-paying positions in this field.

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