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.

This course is available to domestic students seeking to develop skills and knowledge for business, administration, leadership and operational roles. If you are an international student intending to study in Australia on a student visa, please refer to our International Students course information.

• Year 10 Academic Level or School leavers with secondary or above academic level
• Student enrolling in CHC33021 as part of a package/pathway courses (e.g. CHC33021 Leading to CHC52025 and CHC62015)
• 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 10 or equivalent.
• Provide evidence of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 5.0 or equivalent).
• 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. Copy of Passport or valid Australian ID
2. Academic Certificates / Transcripts
3. Covid 19 Certificate
4. Passport size Photograph
5. NATIONAL POLICE CHECK (NPC) – Australian Federal Police
6. Resume
7. USI 

1. NDIS Screening Check
2. AFP Police Clearance Certificate – www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/services/criminal-records/national-police-checks
3. COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate. (Convert into Australian Format)
4. Flu Vaccine Certificate.
5. Statutory Declaration.
6. NDIS Induction Module Certificate.
7. NDIS Orientation Module Certificate.
8. NDIS Effective Communication Module Certificate.
9. NDIS Safe and Enjoyable Meals Module Certificate.
10. Hand Hygiene Certificate.
11. Infection Control Certificate.
12. Manual Handling Certificate.
13. First Aid and CPR Certificate.
14. Medication Competency Certificate.
15. ID/Passport.
16. Resume.

Face-to-Face 2.5 days per week

• On successful completion of CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability), students may choose to undertake further study, including CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services, subject to entry requirements and course availability.

  Students who successfully complete CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services may also consider progressing to CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, subject to entry requirements and course availability

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