CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support

Ageing + Disability

COURSE OVERVIEW

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing + Disability) - Overview

The care and support sector is now hiring, with rewarding jobs available in aged care, disability support and veterans’ care. With opportunities to build relationships with the people you care for, learn and grow across a variety of roles, and work flexible hours, a career as a support worker is a career that will change lives—including your own.

This qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to work in the aged care and disability sectors.

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Traineeship

Course Details

Course Description

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.

Units of Competency

To receive this qualification, students must complete 9 core units and 6 elective units (15 units in total). The 6 elective units will be chosen to align with industry requirements.

Core 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

Elective Units
Unit selection will be at the discretion of the College—please contact your nearest campus to find out which units of competency will be offered.

Course Delivery

This course may be available in the following ways:

In-Campus classes
As a traineeship:
- Full or part-time employment
- School-based
As part of school studies
NESA: Year 11 towards HSC
NESA Course: Human Services
NESA Code: 27129 & 27123
NESA Pattern of Study: 3u x 2yrs (420hrs)
ATAR Eligible.

Work Placement
This course includes 120 hours of work placement to be completed by students who are not already working in the industry. Work placement will be discussed and arranged locally by the College.

Contact your local campus for information about course schedules.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Prerequisites for Training

Outlined are the prerequisites for student enrolment.

Students must:

be 16 years or older;
participate in a course entry interview to determine their needs and assess suitability;
provide a current email address for contact and communication;
provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number which will be validated by the College. Qualification and/or Statements of Attainment cannot be issued without the USI number.

The specific course entry requirements are:

Students need the language, literacy, numeracy (LLN) and digital technology skills to meet industry requirements and physical fitness to undertake relevant tasks such as manual handling, shift work and repetitive tasks.Student's LLN skills will be assessed at course commencement. Students who require additional LLN support to successfully undertake the study program may be given assistance at a local level.
Students must obtain a clear National Police Check and Working with Children Check to attend work placement and to work in the industry.
Students must provide proof of vaccination against influenza and Covid-19.

Qualification Awarded

Career Opportunities

Funding

What Our Students Said

Studying the Certificate III in Individual Support has been an amazing experience. I’ve always enjoyed caring for others, especially while looking after my nan, and this course helped me turn that passion into a real career path.

Travelling each week for class from Guyra and completing my placement at Naroo Hostel, Warialda really pushed me out of my comfort zone, but in the best way. I’m normally very shy, yet I met so many new people and gained confidence I didn’t know I had.

My trainer, Pauline, was absolutely incredible. She made everything easy to understand and created such a comfortable environment. She always reminded us that no question is a silly question, and that support meant so much to me.

There were times when I felt overwhelmed—especially with assignments—but I kept going and I’m so proud that I finished. I now feel confident stepping into aged care or disability support, and I’m excited to keep learning on the job.

This qualification has helped me believe in myself and opened the door to so many future opportunities. I would 100% recommend this course to anyone thinking about a career in care.

My advice is simple: Do it. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.

— April, 2025 Graduate
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing + Disability)
Inverell Campus

The Community College in Gunnedah is the place to go for anything you want to study.

I've personally studied at TAFE, online, and at Community College and I'd pick the College every time.

Online feels lonely and you miss so much because there's no one to talk to or bounce ideas off. And if you get stuck you've got to book in a time to chat with someone. As great as TAFE is I felt it moved so fast and getting through the units was more important than learning the information.

Community College takes you through the information, its content, conversations to learn with real examples while the teacher helps keep the class on track to get through the units on time.

I've never felt like my intelligence has been questioned, I've never been made to feel bad for asking questions or not knowing something.

The teachers are great, and the reception staff are amazing. Everyone at the college genuinely cares about you and your education.

The amount of support I've had is next level—I'm diagnosed ADHD and dyslexic, and in the college, education setting I've had no issues. Anything they can do for you they will.

I've never liked school, but every week I find myself excited to attend.

— Claire, 2025 Graduate
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing + Disability)
Gunnedah Campus

Apply now for your place in the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification.

Name	Start Date	End Date	Location
Certificate III in Individual Support (260218BIN)	11/02/2025	15/12/2026	Bingara Campus	Apply
Certificate III in Individual Support (260218NAR)	18/02/2025	15/12/2026	Narrabri Campus	Apply
Certificate III in Individual Support (251202INV)	02/12/2025	15/12/2026	Inverell Campus	Apply