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Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Make a real difference in the lives of people living with a disability by gaining the skills to provide empathetic, personalised support and empowerment, with Open Colleges’ CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
Help people living with a disability to enjoy a good quality of life by providing individualised support, empowerment and community inclusion, with Open Colleges’ Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
What you'll learn
This online disability course will ground you in the foundations of disability care, equipping you with the skills to provide individualised support, facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability, provide positive behaviour support, and contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach.
Why study this course?
You can put your learning to into practice with a structured work placement in a workplace of your choosing.
You will gain a nationally recognised professional qualification that you can use to launch your career in the disability sector.
Studying with Open Colleges is fully flexible. Study online, in your own time and make your way through this individual support course at a pace that suits you.
This course involves work placement that currently needs to be undertaken in Australia. More information available in our FAQs
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation as you may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and may be able to complete your studies faster.
There are no formal education entry requirements for this course.
Minimum age
You will need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.
English
This course involves reading and undertaking a range of written assessments, as well as engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 10 level.
If you haven't successfully completed English at Year 10 level, you can demonstrate equivalency through one of the following:
Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate II level or higher; or
2 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication
Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. See the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Considerations section for more information on tools, resources and support services provided to you by Open Colleges.
Computing
You will need access to a computer and the internet and have basic computing skills. Minimum specifications for your computer are:
All users:
Microsoft Office 2010 or equivalent
Broadband internet connection
2GB of RAM
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Adobe Reader XI or equivalent
Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher
Access to printer and associated software
Access to scanner and associated software
Digital imaging software
File compression software
Windows users:
Microsoft Windows 7 or higher (Windows 8 recommended)
1 Ghz or faster processer (2GHz recommended)
Mac OS users:
Mac OSX v10.5 or higher (Mac OSX v10.6 recommended)
1 Ghz or faster processer (2GHz recommended)
Digital equipment
You will need access to:
A digital video recording device and/or a digital camera and associated software to save and upload video, image and audio files to OpenSpace. Many mobile phones and smart phones include this technology.
Software to view online videos and images. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc. are available as a free download from the internet.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
Module 1
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
Work with information about the human body
Recognise and promote ways to support healthy functioning of the body
CHCDIS007
Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability
Demonstrate commitment to empowerment for people with disability
Foster human rights
Facilitate choice and self-determination
CHCDIS002
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
Apply a person-centred approach to minimise behaviours of concern
Review context of behaviours of concern
Provide positive behaviour support according to individualised behaviour support plan
Complete documentation
Module 2
CHCCCS015
Provide individualised support
Determine support needs
Provide support services
Monitor support activities
Complete reporting and documentation
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
Communicate effectively with people
Collaborate with colleagues
Address constraints to communication
Report problems to supervisor
Complete workplace correspondence and documentation
Contribute to continuous improvement
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
Identify and respond to legal requirements
Identify and meet ethical responsibilities
Contribute to workplace improvements
Module 3
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Follow safe work practices for manual handling
Follow safe work practices for infection control
Contribute to safe work practices in the workplace
Reflect on own safe work practices
Module 4
CHCDIS003
Support community participation and social inclusion
Identify opportunities for community participation and social inclusion
Implement strategies for community participation and inclusion according to the individualised plan
Identify, address and monitor barriers to community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS001
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
Contribute to skills assessment
Assist with ongoing skills development according to individualised plan
Support incidental learning opportunities to enhance skills development
Complete documentation
Module 5
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
Reflect on own perspectives
Appreciate diversity and inclusiveness, and their benefits
Communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and situations
Promote understanding across diverse groups
CHCCCS023
Support independence and wellbeing
Recognise and support individual differences
Promote independence
Support physical wellbeing
Support social, emotional and psychological wellbeing
Module 6
CHCCCS009
Facilitate responsible behaviour
Observe individuals
Manage conflict
Respond to behaviours of concern
Complete reporting requirements
Module 7
CHCDIS004
Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
Identify the current communication capacity and needs of the person
Develop effective AAC strategies
Implement AAC strategy
Monitor, report and review communication strategies
If you choose to pay your course fees up-front in full, you’ll benefit from a 15% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% Deposit
If you choose to pay 50% of your course fees up-front, you'll benefit from 50% of the standard (or advertised) discount.
Payment Plan
Pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
zipMoney Payment Plan
If you need a little more flexibility in your finances, and want to pay off your course fees over a longer period of time, we can assist by organising zipMoney to pay your course fees directly to us on your behalf, and you pay this loan back to ZipMoney over a period of agreed time with them. zipMoney provides you flexible options of selecting a 24, 36 or 48 months interest-free payment plan (dependant on which course you are enrolling into) to suit your lifestyle, giving you more flexibility than ever before.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your Internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.
Nicole is as APHRA Registered Nurse specialising in dementia and mental health in aged care. She supports residents emotionally, physically and psychologically through the planning of activities and events, with extensive experience as an Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator. Nicole has worked as an Educator for various RTOs for over 15 years and is currently an OET Examiner with PEAR Academy at OET Cambridge.
Rob has worked in the disability sector for more than 30 years. He has worked in both face-to-face roles supporting clients with high support needs in residential and community-based settings and in a variety of management roles for government and non-government organisations.
Rob originally trained as a Registered Mental Retardation Nurse at in Sydney and attained his Certificate IV in Training and Assessing. He recently completed his Diploma of Disability and Certificate IV in Frontline Management.
Rob is passionate about assisting others to learn and develop their skills and supporting people with a disability to achieve their goals and to lead a more inclusive life.
Sanet started her career when she studied abroad for a Bachelor and Honors degrees in Social Work. She has extensive experience and skills in working with people in different fields. Her passion is working with people with disabilities. She has trained and supervised students from different cultures in their work placement here and abroad for the last 25 years.
Sanet is registered as a member with Australian Association of Social Workers, National Disability Services and Work cover. Sanet has received an Australian award for best customer/client services. Her aim is to continuously develop professionally and personally.
The course contains a minimum of 120 hours of work placement
You will need to undertake your work placement in an organisation involved in professional disability services, such as residential facilities, group homes, respite care, community day programs, disability employment services and advocacy services. The specific requirements of the workplace are outlined in the Workplace Assessment Guide. Open Colleges will ascertain whether the workplace is appropriate.
Approximately half way through your placement your Open Colleges Workplace Assessor will visit you in the workplace and observe and assess you performing your daily tasks.
Immunisations
State/Territory Health departments, clinics and hospitals across Australia will require students to provide a notice of immunisation, completed by a registered GP, to verify current and active immunisation prior to the commencement of their clinical placement. It should be noted that immunisation against Hepatitis B consists of a series of three injections taken over a 5 month period and you will not be deemed to be immune until such time as serology is provided post the 5 months to indicate your current status.
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