CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

CRICOS Code: 113658G

Course Code: CHC33021

Duration: 52 Weeks

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.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

AICSE student selection process has been developed to ensure that students are enrolled in a qualification that best suits their needs. These selection criteria consider a variety of factors when assessing a student’s suitability for undertaking the course. The following will be considered when deciding the suitability for enrolment

The student’s needs and desired outcomes as the student indicates in the Pre-Training Review (PTR);
The ability and commitment of the student to completing the course
Eligibility requirements as outlined in the applicable National Training Package;
Student’s existing ability in the ACSF core skills (learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy). The Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment will be completed as part of the PTR process.

Students not meeting these requirements will be directed to more suitable qualifications.

Minimum education standard

Year 12 or equivalent.

Age restrictions

Students must be 18 years of age or above.

English requirements

Valid IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent, with no score below 5.5 in any band
- IBT 60
- PTE Academic 50
- CAE 169
- OET C
- Duolingo 95
- General English Advanced*
- MOI Certificate
- Certificate III or Higher Qualification with an Australian Institution.

*General English Upper Intermediate is generally considered to be between 5-5.5 IELTS.

Complete the LLN Assessment

Study Pathway And Career Opportunities

After completion of CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, students may wish to undertake higher AQF level courses such as:

CHC43115 – Certificate IV in Disability
CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support

If a qualification is only partly achieved, a Statement of Attainment is issued for successful achievement of a single or multiple unit of competency. Students who complete this course may gain work as a

Personal care worker
Personal care assistant
Home care assistant
Respite worker – facility or in-home

Delivery Mode, Duration And Location

Duration : 44 weeks tuition + 8 weeks break

Face-to-face classroom-based learning and work-based

Please note that tuition fees for the Certificate III in Individual Support may vary based on different factors such as scholarships, financial aid, and other considerations. We are committed to providing accessible and affordable education.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding tuition fees for this course, please contact our admissions team. They will be more than happy to assist you and provide detailed information tailored to your circumstances.

Course Structure / Units Of Competency

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support requires the successful completion of 13 units of competency.

Core Units
Elective Units

CHCCCS015	Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care

CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005	Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS011	Meet personal support needs
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCGRP001	Support group activities
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues

Payment Option

If you wish to accept the offer, you need to sign the Acceptance of Offer form together with the minimum payment of fees. You can use the following payment methods:

Cash or EFTPOS in person at AICSE campus
Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard) on the student invoice

We accept credit card payments (Visa or MasterCard only) and a 2% surcharge will be added to the total amount. You can download our Credit Card Authorisation form HERE Bank draft or money order payable to “Australian International College of Skills & Education” and send to AICSE campus (all bank drafts must be in $AUD Australian dollars to an Australian bank) Electronic Bank transfer (Telegraphic Transfer) from an overseas bank account