Individual Support

Certificate III in Individual Support at Southern Cross Education Institute reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.

• Successful completion of Year 11 or the equivalent level of study or mature aged entry.
• Minimum English level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
• Applicants must also be aged 18 or above.
• Moderate level of computer literacy required
• National Police check
• Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration

• Aged care worker

Core units

• Provide individualised support
• Support Independence and well being
•  Communicate and work in health or community services
• Work with diverse people
• Work legally and ethically
• Recognise healthy body systems
• Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective units

• Implement fails prevention strategies
• Provide First Aid
• Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• Provide support to people living with dementia
• Meet personal support needs
• Support relationships with carers and families