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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is a nationally recognised course that equips you with the practical skills & knowledge to provide person-centred care to the elderly or disabled. Get to know how to support daily living, promote independence & ensure well-being.

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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

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Description

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support will give you the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred assistance to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or other reasons. This course emphasises on the role of workers in the community and/or in a residential setting, who follow an individualised plan to meet various support needs.

This area of work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Along with theoretical knowledge, you will have the factual, technical and procedural know-how of the concepts and practices required to work as a support worker.

Duration
52 weeks (including holidays)

Nationally Recognised
Yes

Delivery Mode

  • Face to Face
  • Blended
Location
  • Brisbane
  • Gold Coast
  • Ipswich
  • Logan - Beaudesert
  • Cairns

Practical Placement

120 work placement hours (in a Residential Care or community Care Setting)
Students must have the current National Police Check prior to the commencement of their work placement (National Police Check)

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course, however students are required to undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and Pre -Training Review. This will assist to determine candidate’s suitability and relevance for the course and identification of any support required.

Working with Children Check required before undertaking Work Placement.

Career Opportunities

Pathways
This course will provide you with an opportunity to continue your studies in any of the following:

  • CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
  • CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
  • CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

Your Career
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to undertake job roles such as:

  • Accommodation support worker
  • Assistant in nursing
  • Personal care assistant
  • In-home respite worker

Funding Eligibility

2025-2028 Career Start (General Training) is managed by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).

Click here to get more information about Career Start Program.

Career Start Eligibility for General Training Pathways

To access a subsidised training place under Career Start, a student must meet the following criteria:

  • aged 15 years or older;
  • not be a school student;
  • permanently reside in Queensland;
  • be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
  • not already have a certificate III or higher qualification completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student and foundation skills qualifications do not count);
  • not be enrolled in another qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred, whether funded by DTET or not (foundation skills qualifications do not count).
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Co-Contribution Fees - General Training Pathways

  • Non - Concessional Students
  • Concessional Students
  • Full Fee Students

Per Unit: $2.00

Total: $30.00

This fee can be paid by an employer, a family member, a friend, or another organisation or a third party unrelated to the RTO but cannot be paid or waived by the RTO (whether directly or indirectly), unless approved in writing by the Department. The fee amount represents the total cost to the student, including any enrolment charges (e.g. ID card fees), tuition, services and materials fees, and all other mandatory costs related to delivering training, assessment, and awarding the Qualification. This also includes costs such as criminal history checks, where required for Vocational placement or employment in certain occupations.

Payment of fees is usually required at the time of enrolment or before the course start date.

Co-Contribution Fees - Apprenticeship/Traineeship

A co-contribution fee of $1.60 per nominal hour applies to each unit of competency and is calculated at the commencement of each unit. Payment of fees is usually required at the time of enrolment or before the course start date.

Free Apprenticeships and Traineeships for Under 25s

Eligible apprentices and trainees under 25 years of age are not required to pay apprenticeship or traineeship co-contribution fees. These fees are covered by the Queensland Government under the Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s initiative.

In addition to meeting Career Start eligibility requirements, you must:

  • Be aged under 25 at the point of enrolment
  • Be currently employed in Queensland as an apprentice or trainee under a registered training contract.

If an apprentice or trainee meets any of the following eligibility criteria, a reduced fee of 40% of the standard charge will apply:

  • Under 17 years of age at the end of February in the year training is provided and not attending school or has not completed Year 12
  • Holds a Health Care Card, Veteran Card, or Pensioner Concession Card, or is the partner or dependent of a cardholder
  • Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

Our Enrolment officers will check your eligibility and recommend you the best possible option.

Core Units

Certificate III in Individual Support has 15 units of competency:

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting.

Unit CodeUnit NameCore/Elective
CHCCCS031Provide individualised supportCore
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving supportCore
CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeingCore
CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systemsCore
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community servicesCore
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleCore
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethicallyCore
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and controlCore
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client careCore
CHCPAL003Deliver care services using a palliative approachElective
CHCDIS012Support community participation and social inclusionElective
CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementiaElective
CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs contextElective
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issuesElective
HLTAID011Provide First AidElective

Certificate III in Individual Support offers different streams to suit your career goals, allowing you to specialise in Ageing, Disability, or both through the Ageing and Disability stream.

The core units remain the same however some elective units will change to reflect the specific skills required for that area of care.

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

The Ageing stream focuses on electives related to supporting older people in residential and community settings. This course will include the below electives

Unit CodeUnit NameCore/Elective
CHCCCS031Provide individualised supportCore
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving supportCore
CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeingCore
CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systemsCore
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community servicesCore
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleCore
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethicallyCore
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and controlCore
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client careCore
CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementiaElective
CHCAGE013Work effectively in aged careElective
CHCPAL003Deliver care services using a palliative approachElective
HLTAID011Provide First AidElective
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issuesElective
CHCDIS012Support community participation and social inclusionElective

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

The Disability stream includes electives that build skills in supporting people with disability to live independently and participate in the community. This course will include the below electives.

Unit CodeUnit NameCore/Elective
CHCCCS031Provide individualised supportCore
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving supportCore
CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeingCore
CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systemsCore
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community servicesCore
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleCore
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethicallyCore
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and controlCore
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client careCore
CHCDIS011Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approachElective
CHCDIS012Support community participation and social inclusionElective
CHCDIS020Work effectively in disability supportElective
CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs contextElective
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issuesElective
HLTAID011Provide First AidElective

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

The combined Ageing and Disability stream includes a mix of electives from both areas, providing a broader skill set for working across diverse care environments.

Unit CodeUnit NameCore/Elective
CHCCCS031Provide individualised supportCore
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving supportCore
CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeingCore
CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systemsCore
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community servicesCore
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleCore
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethicallyCore
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and controlCore
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client careCore
CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementiaElective
CHCAGE013Work effectively in aged careElective
CHCPAL003Deliver care services using a palliative approachElective
CHCDIS011Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approachElective
CHCDIS012Support community participation and social inclusionElective
CHCDIS020Work effectively in disability supportElective

Speak to your Enrolment Officer to determine which stream best suits your career goals.

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