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.

This course includes a work placement of 120 hours to be completed within the course duration.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

This course is aimed at developing:

Knowledge and skills to support and maintain personal care and wellbeing of people living in an age care facility or home.

Skills and Knowledge to effectively operate as a Care worker in an age care facility including private, public, retirement villages, nursing homes and hostels under supervision.

Knowledge of fundamental policies, procedures, and practices required to carry out activities related to an individualised plan.

During the training you will undertake theory components via classroom, E-learning and practical component in our well-designed simulated workplace environment.

Core – 9 Units

Elective– 6 Units

After completion of this course, you will have the skills to provide individualized care to individuals who require support due to ageing, disability, or some other reason.

• Care worker or assistant
• Nursing Assistant
• Residential Support Worker
• Home care assistant
• Personal care assistant
• Community Worker
• In-Home Respite Worker

The Certificate III in Individual Support is delivered over a period of 52 weeks, including 12 weeks of holidays

This course duration includes a combination of workplace-based activities, tasks, workplace based and independent projects, self-study, work placement, and scheduled classroom/workshop sessions.

• International students on student Visa
• Year 12 Academic Level or School leavers with secondary or above academic level
• Student enrolling in this in this course as part of package/pathway courses (e.g. CHC33031 Leading to CHC43015 and CHC52021)
• Current care givers who want to formalize their experience and base knowledge and higher education aspirations/goals.

To enrol in this course, students must:

• Be 18 years or older at the time of commencement.
• Have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent.
• Provide evidence of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
• Hold a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier).

All students must complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to enrolment. The test assesses your foundational skills in learning, reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy at ACSF Level 3. This test helps us identify if additional learning support is required

• Learning – Level 3,
• Reading – Level 3,
• Writing – Level 3,
• Oral Communication – Level 3
• Numeracy – Level 3

• National Police Clearance (WA)
• NDIS Screening Check
• Proof of Identity (e.g., passport, driver’s license, birth certificate)
• Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination
• Academic Documents
• Passport-size photo
• Emergency contact details
• Proof of Visa (for international students)

•           National Police Clearance (WA)
•           National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Screening Check
•            NDIS Workers training Certificate (i) Worker orientation Module (ii) Supporting Effective Communication Module (iii) Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals (iv) New Worker NDIS Induction Module  
•           Evidence of Flu vaccination
•            International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate – Australian Government
•             Infection Control Certificate
•            Hand Hygiene Certificate
•            Manual Handling Certificate – Non-Accredited available at the Bright College
•            Medication Competency Certificate – Non-Accredited available at the Bright College
•           Signed Statutory Declaration Form

Face-to-Face 2.5 days per week

• On successful completion of CHC33021, students can progress to;

  Students enrolled in packaged courses with The Bright College shall progress to CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services, with standing credits as applicable, on successful completion of CHC33021and thereafter progress to CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management.