Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability) reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. 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.
To achieve this qualification, students must have completed at least 120 hours of unpaid work (vocational placement) as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Diploma of Community Services reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.
At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously within their scope of practice under broad directions from senior management. Workers support people to make change in their lives to improve personal and social wellbeing and may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers. They may also undertake case management and program coordination. To achieve this qualification, students must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
Related Occupations- Senior Youth Worker, Aboriginal Housing Worker, Community Development Worker for Social Housing
Assistant Community Services Worker, Community Work Coordinator, Support Facilitator (Disability), Support Facilitator (Community Services), Community Housing Worker, Assistant Community Worker, Coordinator of Volunteer Work, Team Leader
Family Support Worker, Disability Team Leader, Early Intervention Worker, Community Care Manager
