To achieve CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, a total of fifteen (15) units of competency must be completed comprising nine (9) core and six (6) elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 903.
Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
Core units of competency |
CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support | 100 |
CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | 120 |
CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing | 80 |
CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems | 80 |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 30 |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 55 |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | 35 |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 |
| Total nominal hours for core units | 565 |
Elective units of competency (Complete ALL 6) |
CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia | 80 |
CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care | 65 |
CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | 70 |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 25 |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 |
HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication | 80 |
| Total nominal hours for elective units | 338 |
| Total nominal hours for the qualification | 903 |