CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support​

Care. Support. Succeed.

Why Choose This Course?

Advance Your Support Career

Provide person-centred support to individuals with disabilities, assisting with daily living, community participation, and promoting independence.

Develop Specialist Disability Skills

Take on greater responsibility in coordinating care, mentoring team members, and supporting complex client needs.

Lead with Confidence and Care

Work within community organisations delivering structured programs that enhance social inclusion and wellbeing.

Why Study at Gradskill?

Find your reson to be with us

Experienced Trainers

Trainers with extensive industry experience to take your skills to the next level.

Supportive Environment

Supportive environment to maximize your confidence and performance in your classes.

Practical Training

Hands-on training to ensure practical, industry-relevant experience throughout.

Pathway to Success

Dedicated career pathways to advance your future in the hospitality industry.

Career Outcomes

Disability Support Worker

Provide person-centred support to individuals with disabilities, assisting with daily living, community participation, and promoting independence.

Senior Support Worker

Take on greater responsibility in coordinating care, mentoring team members, and supporting complex client needs.

Community Support Officer

Work within community organisations delivering structured programs that enhance social inclusion and wellbeing.

Team Leader

Supervise support staff, contribute to care planning, and ensure services are delivered in line with organisational standards and client goals.

Course Structure

Unit Name Core / Elective
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support Core
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support Core
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing Core
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems Core
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services Core
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Core
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically Core
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control Core
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care Core
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia Elective (Group A)
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care Elective (Group A)
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach Elective (Group A)
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach Elective (Group B)
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion Elective (Group B)
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support Elective (Group B)

Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrolment.

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent qualification is required for enrolment.

IELTS 5.5 overall (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent English proficiency is required.

International students must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum score of:

  • IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic), or
  • PTE (Pearson Test of English) 47; or equivalent.

The test must have been taken no more than two years before you apply for Gradskill College Australia courses.

Alternatively, students can provide evidence that:

  1. they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States, or
  2. within two years of their application, they have successfully completed a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate III or higher level qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework in Australia, or
  3. Successful completion of an English Placement Test

All students are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review and complete a language, literacy and numeracy and digital proficiency test to ensure student have the appropriate level of skills for the best chance of successful completion of the course, and to Identify student’s learning and pathway needs.

All students must undertake a pre-training review conducted before the enrolment. Pre-training Review allows Gradskill College Australia to identify students training needs and their suitability into the course. Through this review, student can demonstrate that they have necessary skills to successfully complete the course. This review can by completing a questionnaire or via an interview with a designated Gradskill College Australia staff. The review also helps to assess oral communication skills of the student.

Students must have a proficient knowledge of written and spoken English to successfully participate in the training and compete the course assessment. All Students are required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Digital proficiency (LLND) assessment prior to the commencement of training to ensure if you will need any additional support during the course. All students enrolling into this course are expected to be at least at ACSF Level 3 in all or majority of skills. If the students are at a lower level, additional learning support will be determined and recommended.

Students enrolling in this course are expected have must have basic computer skills including use of internet, email and word processor. All students must have access to an operating computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone with internet.

Students enrolled in SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management are required to undertake 192 hours of work placement in an operational hospitality establishment (such as restaurants, cafes and function venues), to demonstrate their skills and knowledge and to complete assessment requirements.