CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Unlock the skills to empower others with a rewarding career as a disability support worker and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Learn the skills to offer personalised support to help your clients achieve their full potential, connect with their community, and pursue their personal goals through the Certificate III in Individual Support's specialised disability stream.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information. *Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Broome | Kununurra
When Available all year
Study Mode Combined (Online and On Campus)
Training is focused on empowering and equipping students with the knowledge and competencies required of care workers to deliver individualised support to people with disability.
Please be aware that COVID-19 vaccination is an employment requirement for many healthcare providers. NR TAFE students undertaking work placements or who are required to attend a healthcare or community setting as part of their studies are advised to check directly with the healthcare provider regarding their policy settings around vaccination and proof of vaccination requirements.
- Developing and implementing individualised support
- Infection control
- Providing transport, attending appointments, going on social outings, assisting with household tasks like meal planning and cleaning, personal care support such as hygiene and dressing
- Caring for people with a disability, supporting and enabling them to maintain their independence and well being.
- Client empowerment and facilitation of rights
- Community participation and social inclusion
- Learn how to implement effective communication strategies and work with a diverse range of groups of varying cultures and backgrounds
- Understanding healthy bodies and supporting people to maintain health and wellbeing while managing conditions such as dementia and skin integrity
- Working with people with mental health issues
- Supporting relationships with carers and family members
- Legal and ethical requirements
- Safe work practices
This course is suited to you if:
- You have a passion for empowering other people to achieve their own goals.
- You are compassionate and empathetic person with a caring nature.
- You can work independently and have a motivating attitude.
- Have lived experience simply willing to learn how to support people with a disability.
- You have the physical capability to undertake manual handling and to support clients e.g. pushing a wheel chair, or assisting to safely transfer a client.
- Are able to take responsibility for your own work within the scope of the job role and delegation.
- You must complete at least 120 hours of work placement to successfully complete this course (support is provided to find a suitable organisation)
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support | $0.00 | $0.00 | $53.25 |
| CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | $0.00 | $0.00 | $26.60 |
| CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing | $0.00 | $0.00 | $26.60 |
| CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems | $0.00 | $0.00 | $14.90 |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $0.00 | $0.00 | $12.10 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.15 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $0.00 | $12.10 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $0.00 | $0.00 | $66.10 |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $16.60 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $31.95 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $13.26 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $18.95 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $12.10 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2024.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support | $0.00 | $0.00 | $53.25 |
| CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | $0.00 | $0.00 | $26.60 |
| CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing | $0.00 | $0.00 | $26.60 |
| CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems | $0.00 | $0.00 | $14.90 |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $0.00 | $0.00 | $12.10 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.15 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $0.00 | $12.10 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $0.00 | $0.00 | $66.10 |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $16.60 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $31.95 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $13.26 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $18.95 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $12.10 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2024.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.