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CHC33021

Certificate III in

Individual Support (Ageing and disability)

CRICOS 114351G

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.

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DURATION

36 weeks – Full Time 

including work placement

MODE OF STUDY

On Campus

WORK PLACEMENT

120 Hours

STATE SUBSIDIES

Domestic Students

Available 

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VET STUDENT LOANS

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TUITION FEES

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Entry Requirements

pathways & Employment

UNITS OF STUDY

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate III level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

  • Successful completion of Year 10 or the equivalent level of study or mature aged entry
  • Participate in a Pre-training Review (PTR)
  • Undertake a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine suitability for admission and identify support needs.
  • A reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out manual handling
  • Moderate level of computer literacy required

  • Candidates must be aged 18 or older

  • Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine

Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:

  • A National Police Check (NPC)
  • A NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
  • Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
  • Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
  • Aged care sector screening clearance
Note: If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as an industry will not accept students without a clear record. This requirement is not negotiable. Please note, in Victoria, this includes any offence that may have occurred up to 10 years ago and will show offences that state they are “without conviction”.

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate III level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

  • Successful completion of year 11 or equivalent level of study or mature aged entry

  • Minimum English level of IELTS 6.0* or equivalent. Candidates originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test. For information on student visa assessment levels, refer to Department of Home Affairs www.homeaffairs.gov.au

  • Applicants must be aged 18 or above 

  • Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine
  • A reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out manual handling
  •  Moderate level of computer literacy required

Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:

  • A National Police Check (NPC)
  • A NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
  • Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
  • Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
  • Aged care sector screening clearance
Note: If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as an industry will not accept students without a clear record. This requirement is not negotiable. Please note, in Victoria, this includes any offence that may have occurred up to 10 years ago and will show offences that state they are “without conviction”. 
 


Further study pathways

After achieving CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following courses:

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability
 HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

Employment Opportunities

After achieving CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following courses:

  • Aged care worker
  • Accommodation Support Worker
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Personal Care Worker
  • Respite Care Worker

Core Units

CHCCOM005    Communicate and work in health or community services

CHCDIV001    Work with diverse people

HLTWHS002    Follow safe work practices for direct client care

CHCLEG001  
Work legally and ethically

HLTINF006    

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

CHCCCS041    Recognise healthy body systems

CHCCCS031    Provide individualised support

CHCCCS040   Support independence and wellbeing

CHCCCS038   Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

Elective Units

CHCAGE013  
Work effectively in aged care

CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

CHCDIS011    Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

CHCAGE011    Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCPAL003    Deliver care services using a palliative approach

CHCDIS012    Support community participation and social inclusion

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