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CHC33021 

Do you love helping people to reach their potential and be the best they can be?

Get qualified to work with people who have disabilities, a fast growing sector in the Hunter and Mid-North Coast region. This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge you need to find a job and follow your passion! ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ offers a great learning opportunity in a supportive environment to get skills, gain valuable work experience and a chance to find a job in this area after you have completed your study. 

Duration

Study on-campus 2 days a week for 20 study weeks (no classes run during NSW school holidays and public holidays)
 

Delivery

Face to face with online elements
120 hours work placement, additional to your course class hours, is also required as part of this qualification 

 

Learn

9 core units and 6 elective units
 

Core Units	Elective Units
Provide individualised support	Recognise and report risk of falls
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support	Contribute to ongoing sills development using a strength based approach
Support independence and wellbeing	Support community participation and social inclusion
Recognise healthy body systems	Work effectively in disability support
Communicate and work in health or community services	Support group activities
Work with diverse people	Provide First Aid
Work legally and ethically
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Follow safe work practices for direct client care

 

Career Opportunities

Disability Support Worker, Community Care Worker, Residential Care Worker 
 

Qualification Achieved

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
 

Fees

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria applies.

To get an estimate of your student fee and find out if you may be eligible for Smart and Skilled funding, and follow the prompts to enter your details.

This qualification is a NSW Fee Free* course. Please be advised that NSW Fee Free placements are currently available for this qualification for a limited time only. 

*Eligibility criteria apply for selected certificates and diplomas.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to enrol in this qualification however to prepare you for this course we suggest you have:

• Basic computer skills 
• A reasonable level of fitness to carry our manual handling and first aid

Important Information

This qualification contains content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing to people who have experienced traumatic events. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.

Completion Requirements

During your study you will be required to provide Atwea/work placement the following evidence:

• A National Police Check 
• A NDIS Worker Check (if applicable)
• Vaccinations which may include COVID (if applicable)   
• A Working with Children Check (if applicable)
• Any other evidence your work placement provider requires

Support

Atwea provides support services across all campuses and locations and online.  

Pathway

These units may be used as credit transfers on successful completion to complete other qualifications in the community services training package

How to Enrol

Enquire Now or call 02 4925 4200 or enrol now into one of our upcoming programs below.