Course summary
The CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support will develop your skills and abilities to provide person-centred support to those with a disability, ageing or some other reason.
Study Individual Support FEE FREE*!
*Training under JobTrainer is fee-free and fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments.
The course is designed for domestic students studying in Australia.
You will graduate in just 7 months with a diverse range of practical skills ready for a rewarding career, enabling you to make a difference in the lives of others.
On successful completion of the Certificate III in Individual Support, you may progress to the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support or the HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing*.
How you’ll learn
You will learn a range of factual, technical and procedural skills, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support. Using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for your own outputs, you will develop practice skills to succeed in the individual support industry.
*Subject to meeting entry requirements.
Delivery
As a student, you will be required to attend a minimum of 21 hours of face-to-face study, per week delivered over 2 x 7 week blocks, 14 in total (referred to as Session 1 and Session 2) at the University of Wollongong (UOW) campus in Wollongong.
Course delivery will occur in UOW classrooms and the UOW College Australia Simulated Nursing Lab.
This course is also available as a traineeship, school-based traineeship (SBAT) and VET in Schools program.
Course structure
You will be required to successfully complete 13 units of competency including 7 core and 6 elective units and 120 hours of practical work placement to complete this qualification.
Units of Study
This qualification consists of 13 units of competency including 7 core and 6 elective units preselected by UOW College. They are as follows;
Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being |
| 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 |
Elective Units - Aged Care Stream
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
Elective Units - Disability Stream
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
All courses offered by UOW College Australia require a minimum number of students enrolments to proceed. Where the minimum quota is not met, enrolled students will be notified prior to the scheduled course commencement to discuss alternative course options.
This course is delivered by UOW College (CRICOS: 02723D; RTO: 91159). UOW College is a registered business name of UOWC Ltd (ABN: 14 105 312 329).
Course information
Study area
Nursing, UOW College Vocational Pathways
Campus
UOW College Wollongong
Course Code
3184
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Duration
2 sessions over 7 months
Delivery
On Campus
Cricos
UAC Code
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Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.
For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.
Entry Requirements
- Available to Domestic students only
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be granted admission to this VET Course:
- Achieve a minimum result of exit Level 2 in both Literacy and Numeracy online assessment;
AND - Minimum age 16 years at course enrolment
FEES
| CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
| UOW College Wollongong | On Campus | $3,250 (2021) | $6,500 (2021) |
This training is currently subsidised under the joint Commonwealth and State government JobTrainer initiative. Students will need to meet general NSW Government Smart and Skilled funding eligibility criteria to access subsidised training. Students must be:
- 15 years old or over
- living in NSW or working in NSW
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder
- no longer at school.
The CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support is currently offered as part of the JobTrainer initiative. Training under JobTrainer is fee-free and fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments. Students who meet the above eligibility criteria and who enrol before 31 December 2022 and commence no later than 31 March 2023, are eligible for JobTrainer and will receive a fee-free, fully subsided place in this course.
For ineligible students, the total course fee payable will be $6,500
You can also read more information about UOW College Fees
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW College for this course. It provides data on students that commenced the program, and continued study beyond the census date at UOW College in 2021.
Applicant background |
2021 intake |
2021 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
ATAR PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with other factors.
|
ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2021 |
ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. | Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)
More Information
For more information about UOW College admission pathways, see UOW College Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2022 UOW College VET Spring | UOW College Wollongong | Session: 23 May - 26 August 2022 Orientation and enrolment is held during the week prior to course commencement. You will be advised of the exact date in your letter of offer. Session Census Date: 13 June 2022 |
2022 UOW College VET Summer | UOW College Wollongong | Session: 12 September - 16 December 2022 Orientation and enrolment is held during the week prior to course commencement. You will be advised of the exact date in your letter of offer. Session Census Date: 3 October 2022 |
Course Structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course HandbookWhy choose this course
On successful completion of the Certificate III in Individual Support, you may progress to the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support or the HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing*. You may also be eligible to apply for UOW undergraduate courses where applicable.
* Subject to meeting HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing entry requirements. Please refer to HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing for more information