CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Domestic


International


Overview


Entry Requirements


Pathways


Units of Study

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.

Domestic Students

To ensure students are well-prepared for study at Certificate III level, applicants must demonstrate the ability to successfully undertake the course. This can be met through one or more of the following:

• Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent), or mature-aged entry
• Participation in a Pre-Training Review (PTR)
• Completion of a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment to determine suitability and support needs
• A reasonable level of physical fitness to perform manual handling tasks
• Basic to moderate computer literacy
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination (TGA-approved)

Additional Requirements (Before Placement)

Prior to commencing industry placement, students may be required to provide:

• Statutory Declaration
• COVID-19 vaccinations (including booster dose)
• Annual Influenza vaccination
• Additional vaccinations as required by placement providers
• Relevant clearances (SA only), including:
  • Disability Services Employment Screening
  • Working with Vulnerable People Check
  • Aged Care Sector Employment Screening

Further Study Pathways

After successfully completing the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability), students can progress to higher-level qualifications to advance their careers, including:

• CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability
• CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services
• HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

These pathways provide opportunities to specialise, expand skills, and move into more advanced roles within the health and community services sector.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this qualification are equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to work in a variety of care settings, including community, home, and residential environments.

Potential job roles include:

• Disability Support Worker
• Home Care Worker
• Community Support Worker

Overview


Entry Requirements


Pathways


Units of Study

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.

International Students

To ensure students are well-prepared for study at Certificate III level, applicants must demonstrate their ability to successfully undertake the course through the following:

• Completion of Year 11 (or equivalent), or mature-aged entry
• Minimum English proficiency of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
  (Applicants from eligible student visa assessment levels without IELTS may undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination (TGA-approved)
• A reasonable level of physical fitness to perform manual handling tasks
• Basic to moderate computer literacy

Additional Requirements (Before Placement)

Prior to commencing industry placement, students may be required to provide:

• Statutory Declaration
• COVID-19 vaccinations (including booster dose)
• Annual Influenza vaccination
• Additional vaccinations as required by placement providers
• Relevant clearances (SA only), including:
  • Disability Services Employment Screening
  • Working with Vulnerable People Check
  • Aged Care Sector Employment Screening

Further Study Pathways

After successfully completing the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability), students can progress to higher-level qualifications to advance their careers, including:

• CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability
• CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services
• HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

These pathways provide opportunities to specialise, expand skills, and move into more advanced roles within the health and community services sector.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this qualification are equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to work in a variety of care settings, including community, home, and residential environments.

Potential job roles include:

• Disability Support Worker
• Home Care Worker
• Community Support Worker

Overview


Entry Requirements


Pathways


Units of Study

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.

Domestic Students

To ensure students are well-prepared for study at Certificate III level, applicants must demonstrate the ability to successfully undertake the course. This can be met through one or more of the following:

• Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent), or mature-aged entry
• Participation in a Pre-Training Review (PTR)
• Completion of a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment to determine suitability and support needs
• A reasonable level of physical fitness to perform manual handling tasks
• Basic to moderate computer literacy
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination (TGA-approved)

Additional Requirements (Before Placement)

Prior to commencing industry placement, students may be required to provide:

• Statutory Declaration
• COVID-19 vaccinations (including booster dose)
• Annual Influenza vaccination
• Additional vaccinations as required by placement providers
• Relevant clearances (SA only), including:
  • Disability Services Employment Screening
  • Working with Vulnerable People Check
  • Aged Care Sector Employment Screening

Further Study Pathways

After successfully completing the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability), students can progress to higher-level qualifications to advance their careers, including:

• CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability
• CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services
• HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

These pathways provide opportunities to specialise, expand skills, and move into more advanced roles within the health and community services sector.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this qualification are equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to work in a variety of care settings, including community, home, and residential environments.

Potential job roles include:

• Disability Support Worker
• Home Care Worker
• Community Support Worker

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.

Domestic Students

To ensure students are well-prepared for study at Certificate III level, applicants must demonstrate the ability to successfully undertake the course. This can be met through one or more of the following:

• Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent), or mature-aged entry
• Participation in a Pre-Training Review (PTR)
• Completion of a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment to determine suitability and support needs
• A reasonable level of physical fitness to perform manual handling tasks
• Basic to moderate computer literacy
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination (TGA-approved)

Additional Requirements (Before Placement)

Prior to commencing industry placement, students may be required to provide:

• Statutory Declaration
• COVID-19 vaccinations (including booster dose)
• Annual Influenza vaccination
• Additional vaccinations as required by placement providers
• Relevant clearances (SA only), including:
  • Disability Services Employment Screening
  • Working with Vulnerable People Check
  • Aged Care Sector Employment Screening

Further Study Pathways

After successfully completing the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability), students can progress to higher-level qualifications to advance their careers, including:

• CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability
• CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services
• HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

These pathways provide opportunities to specialise, expand skills, and move into more advanced roles within the health and community services sector.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this qualification are equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to work in a variety of care settings, including community, home, and residential environments.

Potential job roles include:

• Disability Support Worker
• Home Care Worker
• Community Support Worker

Overview


Entry Requirements


Pathways


Units of Study

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.

International Students

To ensure students are well-prepared for study at Certificate III level, applicants must demonstrate their ability to successfully undertake the course through the following:

• Completion of Year 11 (or equivalent), or mature-aged entry
• Minimum English proficiency of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
  (Applicants from eligible student visa assessment levels without IELTS may undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination (TGA-approved)
• A reasonable level of physical fitness to perform manual handling tasks
• Basic to moderate computer literacy

Additional Requirements (Before Placement)

Prior to commencing industry placement, students may be required to provide:

• Statutory Declaration
• COVID-19 vaccinations (including booster dose)
• Annual Influenza vaccination
• Additional vaccinations as required by placement providers
• Relevant clearances (SA only), including:
  • Disability Services Employment Screening
  • Working with Vulnerable People Check
  • Aged Care Sector Employment Screening

Further Study Pathways

After successfully completing the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability), students can progress to higher-level qualifications to advance their careers, including:

• CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability
• CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services
• HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

These pathways provide opportunities to specialise, expand skills, and move into more advanced roles within the health and community services sector.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this qualification are equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to work in a variety of care settings, including community, home, and residential environments.

Potential job roles include:

• Disability Support Worker
• Home Care Worker
• Community Support Worker

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.

International Students

To ensure students are well-prepared for study at Certificate III level, applicants must demonstrate their ability to successfully undertake the course through the following:

• Completion of Year 11 (or equivalent), or mature-aged entry
• Minimum English proficiency of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
  (Applicants from eligible student visa assessment levels without IELTS may undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination (TGA-approved)
• A reasonable level of physical fitness to perform manual handling tasks
• Basic to moderate computer literacy

Additional Requirements (Before Placement)

Prior to commencing industry placement, students may be required to provide:

• Statutory Declaration
• COVID-19 vaccinations (including booster dose)
• Annual Influenza vaccination
• Additional vaccinations as required by placement providers
• Relevant clearances (SA only), including:
  • Disability Services Employment Screening
  • Working with Vulnerable People Check
  • Aged Care Sector Employment Screening

Further Study Pathways

After successfully completing the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability), students can progress to higher-level qualifications to advance their careers, including:

• CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability
• CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services
• HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

These pathways provide opportunities to specialise, expand skills, and move into more advanced roles within the health and community services sector.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this qualification are equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to work in a variety of care settings, including community, home, and residential environments.

Potential job roles include:

• Disability Support Worker
• Home Care Worker
• Community Support Worker

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