CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) (R1)
Core Learning Outcomes:
Fundamentals of person-centred support for older people and individuals with disabilities.
How to deliver individualised assistance with respect, empathy, and professionalism.
Techniques to support independence, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Foundational workplace communication, ethical, and cultural understanding.
How to follow care plans and comply with current safety and legal requirements.
Potential future job roles
Personal Care Worker
Home Support Worker
Aged Care Assistant
Disability Support Worker
Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker
Accommodation Support Worker
Individuals holding a Student Visa (Subclass 500) are not eligible to enrol in or attend the course as Stella College is not a registered CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students)
Course Units
CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support:
Duration: 52 Weeks- Total number of units 15
- 9 core units
- 6 Elective units
- CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
- CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
- CHCDIS011 – Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
- CHCDIS012 – Support community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS020 – Work effectively in disability support
Entry Requirements
Training package entry requirements
The training package does not specify any entry requirements for this qualification.
Stella College admission requirements
- Completion of Stella College's pre-training review, including the LLN and digital literacy assessment.
- Sufficient spoken and written English to communicate with clients, families and colleagues, and to read, interpret and complete workplace documentation such as care plans and progress notes.
- A Unique Student Identifier (USI).
- Reliable access to a computer and the internet for online learning components. It is the student’s responsibility to source the device and an internet connection when studying blended or online delivery. If due to any reason you are unable to do so, kindly get in touch with us to discuss your options.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age; most placement hosts require students to be 18 or over.
Work placement
To be awarded this qualification you must complete at least 120 hours of work placement, as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency. Placement is completed in an aged care and/or disability service depending on your chosen specialisation. Stella College supports you to source and confirm a suitable placement, or, if you are already employed in a relevant role, you may be able to meet placement requirements in your workplace subject to College and employer approval.
Screening and checks required before placement
- A current National Police Check, clear of offences that would exclude you from working with vulnerable people. Some host organisations require the check to have been issued within a specified period before placement starts.
- An NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance for placements with registered NDIS providers (disability settings).
- Any worker screening required of the host organisation under aged care legislation for aged care placements.
- A Working with Children Check if your placement setting involves contact with children.
- Immunisations as required by the host organisation, commonly including current influenza vaccination; hosts may set additional requirements.
- The costs of checks and immunisations are met by the student and are additional to course fees.
Physical requirements
This course and the roles it leads to involve personal care tasks, manual handling, assisting people with mobility and transfers, and standing or walking for extended periods. Consider these requirements before applying, and raise any concerns or support needs at the pre-training review.
$3000
For detailed information, please refer to Fee Schedule
Course includes:
CertificationsNationally Recognised Training
Duration52 Weeks
Units15 Units- Delivery ModeClassroom, Virtual Classroom(Online), Workplace
Secure Payment:
Stella College | RTO 41290
Application process
Expression of interest
Submit your expression of interest online or by phone. It is free with no obligation to enrol. You then receive the course information and related details along with a call from our team to guide you through.
Evaluation and eligibility
Provide the requested documents for evaluation and complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills (LLND) assessment. We confirm your eligibility for your chosen course.
Pre-training review
A check that the course and training are right for you. We identify any extra support you may need and check for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning (RPL) opportunities.
Confirmation of enrolment
Welcome to your course. Your enrolment confirmation includes fee payment, access to your training plan and login details for your learning platform.