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.

This course is aimed at developing;

Essential knowledge and skills to support and maintain personal care and wellbeing of people living in an aged care facility or in a home.

Skills and knowledge to effectively operated as a care worker in aged care facilities including private, public, retirement villages, nursing homes and hostels under supervision.

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

Packaging Rules: 

To attain CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, 15 units must be achieved:

9 Core units; plus

6 elective units

For course packaging rules and details, refer to:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC33021

Core – 9 Units

Elective– 6 Units

Example of possible job roles include; 

• Care worker or assistant
• Nursing assistant
• Community worker
• Personal carer
• Home carer
• In-home respite worker
• Residential support worker

This course is delivered over a period of One (1) year. The course duration is:

52 Weeks of Course duration consisting of:

40 Weeks of scheduled study/tuition 

12 Weeks of scheduled breaks/holidays including pre-training and completion activities.

Notes:

A minimum of 20 contact hours per week of study/tuition have been scheduled by The Bright College to ensure students meet their student study Visa conditions

The course duration may vary for students who have been granted credits or RPL towards this course (e.g., students having completed any units in a previous course/qualification).

This foundation-level course is aimed at candidates wishing to start a career within aged-care or community care sector or pursue higher studies within the sector/package stream. The Bright College’s clients for this qualification will be international students completing this qualification as an entry-level course for a career or an education/academic pathway within the aged-care sector.

• International students on student visa
• Year 12 academic level
• Age group: 18 years and above
• Student enrolling in this course as part of package/pathway courses (e.g., CHC33021 leading to CHC43015 and CHC52021)
• Limited or no work experience in the field/sector (e.g., casual student work)
• Career and higher education aspirations/goals

This qualification provides a pathway to work as an aged-care worker or carer within the home or residential care settings.

English Language (International Students): IELTS 5.5 or higher with a minimum score of 5.0 in each band Or Equivalent (e.g., EAL/ESL, ISLPR, CSWE etc.) English language test scores

• Academic Level: Successful completion of year 10 or equivalent
• Age: 18 years or over at the time of commencement.

Hold a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier).

All students must complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) and LLND 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

1. Certified Valid passport with signature
2. Student details (Name, Contact number & personal email)
3. Certified Academic qualifications
4. Official English certificate Or Evidence of English Language proficiency (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL and Cambridge)
5. Current Resume (Full name, current address, email, mobile number, and qualifications)
6. Residential address
7. Evidence of financial capacity (if required)
8. LLND online quiz
9. Signed enrolment form (same as passport signature)
10. Covid 19 Vaccination Certificate (If applicable)

1. National Police Clearance (WA)
2. National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Screening Check
3. 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
4. Evidence of Flu vaccination
5. International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate – Australian Government
6. Infection Control Certificate
7. Hand Hygiene Certificate 
8. HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Task Safely Certificate (Available at TBC)
9. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 CPR Certificate (Available at TBC)
10. Medication Competency Certificate – Non- Accredited available at the Bright College
11. Signed Statutory Declaration Form
12.  

2.5 days per week of Face to Face – campus-based delivery, Practical session in simulations working environment supported by industry work placement (120 hours).

• On successful completion of CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services, students may progress toward CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of community sector management or higher-level courses

*Fees are subject to change and exclude Admin and Material fees, please contact college for confirmation.