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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

CRICOS Course Code: 116279E

This qualification 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.

Learning Outcomes

Through a blend of theoretical learning and hands-on activities, you will learn how to:

  • Support clients with household tasks and personal care requirements
  • Promote clients’ social and emotional wellbeing
  • Assist clients to move safely between different locations
  • Help clients understand the NDIS and connect with relevant services
  • Encourage clients to build independence and work toward their goals
  • Develop positive, supportive relationships with carers and family members

Gain hands-on experience and build specialised skills that will help you stand out in the workforce.

  • A nationally recognised Certificate III qualification
  • 120 hours of industry work placement with an approved employer
  • Opportunities to build professional connections with employers, peers, and fellow students
  • A solid foundation for advancing into further studies in aged care, nursing,‎
    or community services

To gain entry into this Course, you must:

  • Must of 18 years of age,
  • To gain entry into this course, participants should
    have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent level of studies.
  • An IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent is required for entry into this program. However if a student has an IELTS score of 5.5, the student will be required to complete an English Language course to achieve the required standard prior to commencement of the course.
  • Every learner must go through a Pre-Training Review (PTR) Process. The PTR process includes a PTR form, mandatory LLN Test and a computer self-assessment test which is reviewed by the Student Support Services team (Student Support Officer, LLN Support Officer, Trainer and Assessor & the Training Manager). The PTR process ensures that educational and support needs of every learner are determined and that the learner is placed into a suitable course based on their career goals, interests, skills and knowledge assessed.

Throughout your course, you will be required to submit the following documents to your trainer:

  • A valid National Police Check (NPC)
  • Proof of vaccinations, which may include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
  • A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Any other documentation requested by your work placement provider

This training product has the following specific student identification requirements for an application for enrolment to be accepted.

Minimum identification requirements that must be met prior to enrolment are:

  • The provision of the student’s Unique Student Identifier (USI), and
  • Valid photo identification (for assessment purposes).

Additional student identification documentation are required for overseas/international students as follows:

  • Copy of Passport
  • National ID
  • Valid visa (for onshore students)
  • Detailed Resume
  • Previous academic records including certificates and transcripts
  • English language competency requirement i.e: IELTS/ PTE/ TOEFL

Duration: 52 Weeks

Enrolment Fee: $250

Material Fee: $400

Additional Fee : College endorsed work-placement: $300

Tuition fee:

  • $ 8,600 (onshore international Students)
  • $ 9,600 (offshore international students)
  • $5,000 (domestic students)

Course Structure

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency , including 9 core and 6 speciality units.

Unit code
Unit name
CHCCCS031
Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040
Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041
Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCAGE011
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013
Work effectively in aged care
CHCDIS011
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012
Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020
Work effectively in disability support
CHCPAL003
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
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