CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability) (CRICOS 113127A)

Vocational Course

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability) (CRICOS 113127A)

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. 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.

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Course Information

Intake Dates

2025:

· 7 October – Intake closed

2026:

· 27 January (completed enrolments must be submitted by 12/12/25)
· 20 April (completed enrolments must be submitted by 20/03/26)
· 13 July (completed enrolments must be submitted by 12/06/26)
· 6 October (completed enrolments must be submitted by 4/09/26)

2027:

· 25 January (completed enrolments must be submitted by 11/12/2476)
· 19 April (completed enrolments must be submitted by 19/03/257)
· 12 July (completed enrolments must be submitted by 11/06/27)
· 5 October (completed enrolments must be submitted by 3/09/27)

Course Duration

  • This course is delivered over 40 tuition weeks + term breaks.
  • Classes are rostered for 3 days per week + self-study component.
  • Overseas students are required to be enrolled in a full-time course to undertake study for VET courses, a full-time course is a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week

Study Modes

  • VET courses are a “blended delivery” combining interactive/face-to-face classes, guided research, class group activities, theory research tutorial, project work and research, and independent learning with academic support resources available.
  • Academic support resources is available on the course scheduled days during school terms at CCEB.
  • One on one student support is available by appointment only

Assessments

A range of a assessments are employed for this training program and the type of assessment is dependent on the nature of the unit of competency.  Assessments include demonstrations, observations, projects, presentations, knowledge tests, reports and interviews

Course Content

This course comprises of 15 units packaged as:
9 core units plus 6 elective units.
Students must successfully complete the following units:

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

CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Course Entry Requirements

  • Applicants are to be over the age of 18
  • Applicants should have reasonable computer skills including the ability to use and access to the internet
  • English Proficiency:
    IELTS 4.0
    Or
    Completion of CCEB  Intermediate level
    Or
    B1 Level of CEFR – Common European Framework
    Or
    In the 2 years before applying for the student visa, applicants completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while applicants held a student visa 

Vocational Placement Requirements

Completing placement is compulsory for this course.
Students are required to complete 120 hours of vocational placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.

Applicants will be made aware of the legal obligations CCEB is under to ensure that students can only be placed when they have successfully completed a Federal Police Check and the Working with Children Check (Blue Card application). Also depending on the work placement organisation which accepts students, there may be a request that students undertake the influenza vaccination and additional vaccinations to protect students, residents, clients, and their staff from contracting communicable illnesses. Students will be advised about this by the organisation. Any additional fees are at students own cost.

This will be processed and only once a satisfactory response is received will participants be allowed to commence their work placement.

Career Opportunities

  • Aged Care Worker
  • Respite Care Worker
  • Personal Care Giver
  • Disability Services Worker
  • Direct Care Worker
  • Home Help Worker
  • Personal Care Worker
  • Support Worker

Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however CCEB policies, tuition fees and course content are subject to change without notice. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

 

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