CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
CRICOS Course Code: 116087B
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.
General Information
Delivery Method
Classroom based with work placement
Work Component Hours/Week: 32
Work Component Weeks: 4
Work Component Total Hours: 128
Course Duration
46 weeks full time
(32 scheduled tuition weeks, 4 weeks of work placement and up to 10 weeks of holidays)
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this qualification or any of the units of competency contained within it.
Tuition Fee
Tuition Fee
Students can choose to pay the total tuition fees via payment plan or with an optional upfront payment.
$9,500.00
Other Fee
- Non-refundable enrolment deposit (prior to commencement): $200
- Materials fee: $600
Payment Plan
There will be a total of 9 instalments, with the initial instalment of $1500 and 8 instalments of $1000
Optional Upfront Payment
Students may pay an additional upfront amount of 50% or more of the total tuition fees prior to the course commencement date.
Coruse Information
Students who complete this course can expect to gain work as:
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- Support Worker
- Aged Carer
- Disability Carer
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Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into such courses such as:
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- CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support
- CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services
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This course is available to students who are able to provide evidence that they:
- are able to source a provider and complete a minimum of 128 hours of work placement at an appropriate aging or disability support provider. If needed, students can contact student support for assistance in finding a placement provider.
- are over the age of 18
- meet ONE of the following academic requirements:
- have completed year 12 or equivalent, or
- have completed a Certificate III or higher AQF Qualification or equivalent
- meet ONE the following English proficiency requirements of this course:
- evidence of holding any of the following English language test scores within the last 3 years
Test Type | Score or level |
International English Language Testing System | 5.5 |
TOEFL internet-based test | 46 |
Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) | 162 |
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | 42 |
Occupational English Test | B for each test component |
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- be able to provide any of the following evidence of English Language competence
- that they were educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country.
- that they have successfully completed their Year 12 or equivalent in English Language.
- that they have undertaken tertiary studies (i.e. VET or Higher Education) of at least one year duration in English
- be able to provide any of the following evidence of English Language competence
- have the required level of Language, Learning and Numeracy skills required by the course by
- completing a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment conducted by a Kingsway College Trainer/Assessor which includes a written test and interview to complete the verbal component of the test. For international students applying from their home country this will be completed during a skype interview. For all students applying within Australia the test will be completed during an interview at the RTO.
- The LLN test also assists Kingsway College to assess whether or not students’ LLN skills are at a level suited to the course requirements. It also assists our trainers to prepare individual learning plans for each successful applicant where skill weaknesses are identified.
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) requires the completion of the following 15 (including 9 core and 6 electives).
Code | Unit title |
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 |
CHCAGE011 |
Provide support to people living with dementia |
CHCAGE013 |
Work effectively in aged care |
CHCPAL003 |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
CHCDIS011 |
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
CHCDIS012 |
Support community participation and social inclusion |
CHCDIS020 |
Work effectively in disability support |