Pathway Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:42 AM AWST
23/07/2026 4:42 AM AWST
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Disability
Disability
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AA67
AA67
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
06/08/2015
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Approved Date
30/05/2022
30/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
6.00
6.00
Current Release Date
28/04/2022
28/04/2022
Nominal Hours
555
555
Description
This qualification 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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Thirteen (13)
- seven (7) core units
- six (6) elective units
Packaging for Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
All group B electives must be selected plus one unit from the electives listed, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
- seven (7) core units
- six (6) elective units
Packaging for Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
All group B electives must be selected plus one unit from the electives listed, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC29 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WG739 | HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVC63 | CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support | 75 | Unit of competency |
| AVB19 | HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVC53 | CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVB82 | CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group B Electives – Disability Specialisation
All five (5) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVA32 | HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVC19 | CHCDIS001 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVC13 | CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability | 85 | Unit of competency |
| AVC18 | CHCDIS002 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVC17 | CHCDIS003 | Support community participation and social inclusion | 55 | Unit of competency |
3. Other Electives
The remaining (1) unit can be selected from the elective units listed in the qualification, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE05 | Disability | Pathway |
Note
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