CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability )

CRICOS course CODE: 117008J

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.

DURATION

52 Weeks (Includes 8 weeks term breaks)

Work placement

120 Hours

Delivery arrangement

Face to Face
and
Blended

Next start dates

28/01/2026
11/03/2026
15/04/2026
10/06/2026
01/07/2026
05/08/2026
26/08/2026
16/09/2026
21/10/2026
04/11/2026
18/11/2026
02/12/2026

frequently asked questions

COURSE STRUCTURE

Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability). It contains 15 units of competency as follows:

 

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

CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care

 

CHCAGE011

Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCAGE013Work effectively in aged care
CHCDIS011Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020Work effectively in disability support

CHCPAL003

Deliver care services using a palliative approach