CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

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. 

These workers:

• Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in an aged care or disability support setting;
• Carry out activities in accordance with an individualised plan.
• Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

0.5 – 1 Year
The timeframe to complete the qualification is a maximum of 1 year.

The course is provided through trainer led classroom mode of delivery which include the following.

• Face to face (classroom) delivery
• Self-study and Knowledge tasks
• Simulated learning activities / Project Tasks
• Work placement

Assessment methods

• Knowledge Task (KT)
• Simulated Activity / Project Task (PT)
• Presentation / Role-plays
• Work placement Task
• Workplace Observation

There are no pre-requisites or any other training package entry requirements for this course. However, it is strongly advised that individuals complete lower-level qualifications and/or acquire industry experience prior to enrolling in the course.

AICE has in place admission criteria for courses in its scope as required by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for VET Courses’ to ensure that candidates meet industry requirements.

• Applicants are required to be 18 years old and above.
• Applicants are required to have successfully completed an ACSF test and demonstrate competence as working at Level 3 for all indicators.
• It is also essential for the student to possess basic computer skills.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

• A satisfactory National Police Clearance / Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate (AFP) / NCC will be required for all practical placements.
• Working with children Check
• Current Vaccination/Immunization Certificate and Proof of Immunity
• NDIS Clearance Check

Students must complete a total of 15 units including 7 core units and 8 elective units listed below.

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
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

Students enrolled in this course must complete a mandatory work placement of 120 hours. Note: students are required to source their own work placement.

For more information, please visit https://training.gov.au/training/details/CHC33021

Candidates may progress to higher level qualifications within and/or across the community sector such as:

• CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability
• CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
• HLT47321 Certificate IV in Health Administration
• HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
• HLT57715 Diploma of Practice Management

After successful completion of the program, the candidates may gain employment in aged care service center, disability support center, residential group homes, training resource centers, day respite centers and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes.

Occupational titles may include:

• Accommodation Support Worker
• Assistant in Nursing
• Care Assistant
• Care Workers
• Care Service Employees
• Community Care Worker
• Community Hours Worker
• Community Support Worker
• Disability Service Officer
• Home Care Assistant
• Personal Care Assistant
• Personal Care Giver
• Personal Care Worker
• Residential Care Worker
• Support Worker

AUD $3,000