CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
This program is suited to new entrants to the industry who require a broad orientation to the industry, as well as existing employees within the Aged Care Sector
Key information
- Course code:CHC33021
- Certificate III in
- Individual Support (previously CHC33015)
- Online & in-person (Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or Sydney)
- Course duration 6-12 months
- Government funding (if eligible)
- Payment plans available
- No relevant experience necessary
- Day or night classes
- 120 hours work placement included
- Support to find employment
- Domestic students only
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in community and residential settings, offering person-centred support to those who may require assistance due to ageing, disability, or other circumstances.
By completing the nationally accredited CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, you’ll be equipped to embark on a meaningful career, whether as a personal carer in a residential care home, community setting, or as a support worker in the disability sector. The course ensures a foundational understanding of the principles behind person-centred care, coupled with a minimum of 120 hours of hands-on industry experience (work placement), managed by Intercare. With Government funding now available for study (subject to eligibility), it’s an opportune time to join this growing sector.
Why Study at Hope Training College?
- Flexible Study: With Intercare you can tailor your studies to suit you with our online, instructor-support curriculum
- Expert Trainers: Learn from industry experienced and passionate trainers to support and guide you
- Work Placement: Intercare has strong ties with leading healthcare facilities, ensuring students have access to top-tier work placements. As a part of this course you will gain 120 hours of real-world experience through work placement with renowned industry experts in the field.
- Payment Plans: InterCare Training understands that sometimes you need flexibility in your ability to pay for the important things in life and there’s nothing more important than your education. Through our partner Debit Success you can access a range of payment plans to make your education accessible, affordable and flexible
Program Outcomes
At Hope Training College we want to ensure that you have a fun and enjoyable learning experience, it is because of this that we offer a range of flexible training delivery and assessment models to meet each individual’s needs.
Throughout the program, you’ll acquire in-depth knowledge and skills to offer holistic care to those with a disability and/or seniors, supporting their physical, emotional, and social needs. You’ll also learn how to work as a team by collaborating with your peers and other healthcare professionals.
- Develop foundation knowledge and understanding to work effectively with older people
- Develop skills in the day-to-day, hands-on support and care of clients when working in an aged care facility
- Carry out activities to maintain personal care and other activities of living for people in an aged care setting
- Carry out activities related to an individualised plan
- Work effectively with co-workers and report directly to a supervisor
- Develop cultural awareness and respectful practices
- Provide person-centred support, ensuring dignity and respect
On completion of this course, you will be awarded a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Pathways to Further Study
After successfully completing the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, students have the opportunity to expand their qualifications and skills by pursuing higher-level courses. Here are potential study pathways:
- CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support: Dive deeper into the complexities of elderly care, understanding the challenges of supporting older individuals in various settings.
- CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support: Enhance your skills in supporting individuals with disabilities, tailoring care plans to unique needs and challenges.
- CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health: Learn about the significance of leisure activities in promoting health and well-being, creating programs that enrich lives.
Potential Future Job Roles
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Assistant in Nursing
- Care Assistants
- Care Workers
- Residential Care Worker
- Support Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Home Care Assistant
- Personal Care Assistant
- Personal Care Giver
- Personal Care Worker
- Community Hours Worker
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisite qualifications for entry into this qualification. InterCare Training have processes in place to promote suitable and appropriate course enrolments including but not limited to: an invitation to a detailed information session, a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment, and a Pre-Training Review to ensure the best suited course aligned to your needs and wants, is identified before enrolment is finalised.
Evidence of the following is required BEFORE work placement (hands-on industry experience) can be undertaken:
- National Police Check – A national police check will cost around $52.00
- National Working with Children Check – The cost of obtaining a Working with Children’s Check varies across different states. For detailed information on the fees applicable in your state, please refer to our course fees page. This can be organised via your State based authority responsible for issuing and providing the Working with Children Check Service.
- NDIS Worker Check
- Vaccinations – Evidence of some vaccinations is also a requirement including but not limited to influenza (flu) vaccination, and 3 COVID vaccinations prior to the placement component
Current clear Police Check required
Minimum age requirement
Resource requirement (BYOD – Bring Your Own Device)
80% of graduates report gaining a job in the industry after HopeTraining College Training
Course Structure
Your CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) will include the below:
- Total number of units = 15
- 9 core units
- 6 elective units
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
CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS011 – Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 – Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 – Work effectively in disability support
Work Placement
Bring your learning to life by applying what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world settings. Every qualification at Intercare includes a work placement. Our goal is to ensure you’re equipped with practical skills and knowledge that perfectly match industry standards.
Our Work Placement Process:
- Student placement will be organised on behalf of the Student by HopeTraining
- The Student will be allocated work placement within a 45 minute radius of the course location (public transport is not taken into consideration within this timing)
- Student work placement is non-negotiable and must be completed within a 3 week period Monday to Friday. No weekend work is required
- We work closely with our industry partners to make student’s work placement as seamless as possible
Students require the following for their work placement
- Black polo t-shirt or shirt with name badge (supplied by Hope Training College) – must have a collar
- Plain black pants or slacks. No denim, cargo pants, leggings or tracksuit pants
- Black enclosed comfortable footwear. Eg: similar to a school shoe or a nursing shoe – no runners
Current clear Police Check Required
Our industry partners require a clean police check for us to place you for work placement. If you have concerns regarding your police check, please raise this before enrolment so we can advise if this may impact your ability to complete the qualification.