Certificate III in Individual Support
CHC33021
Start your career in disability or aged care
Start a fulfilling new career in the community services, disability or aged care industry with a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification!
This nationally recognised qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
Students are strongly encouraged to contact a host organisation and arrange their work placement as early as possible.
In the event that students are not able to secure their own work placement, please contact Breakthru College so that we can assist you to secure work placement.
Students will also be required to obtain a number of clearances as listed below. Please note it is the student’s responsibility to check with their work placement host organisation regarding what screening is required, as some organisations have different policies and procedures.
• National Police Certificate
• Working with children check
• Vaccination record check
• Code of Conduct check
For information regarding the enrolment process, how to access your USI and general learner support, please refer to the Learner Handbook.
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Course overview
AQF Level
Certificate III
Course Duration
6 to 12 months depending on mode of delivery
Delivery Method
Classroom or Online
Total Number of Units
15
Work Placement
120 hours (mandatory requirement)
Subsidised Fee
Concession: $30
Subsidised: $45
Eligible students in QLD or NSW can access Government funding to greatly reduce their course fee.
Full Fee
Online: $2,430
Face-to-face: $4,050
Pay as little as $200 deposit, and then choose from weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments.
Career Opportunities
Disability Job Prospects:
Disability support worker, Residential care assistant, NDIS worker, NDIS Disability support worker.
Ageing Job Prospects:
Aged care social worker, Aged care assistant, Residential support worker, Homecare assistant, Care service employee.
Median Weekly Earnings:
The median weekly earnings of Aged and Disabled Carers is $1,564.
Please select your enrolment type:
NSW Government funded enrolment
QLD Government funded enrolment
Self-funded enrolment
Course locations
SUNSHINE COAST
Classes start 27 January 2025
Enrol now before 31 December 2024 and receive $200 off your course fee, PLUS unlimited access to our Trauma Informed Care course!
Full Price: $4,050
Pay as little as $200 deposit, and then choose from weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments.
Subsidised fee: From $45*
*Funding available for eligible students
NEWCASTLE
Classes start February 2025
Enrol now before 31 December 2024 and receive $200 off your course fee, PLUS unlimited access to our Trauma Informed Care course!
Full Price: $4,050
Pay as little as $200 deposit, and then choose from weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments.
Subsidised fee: From $45*
*Funding available for eligible students
BRISBANE SOUTH
Classes start March 2025
Enrol now before 31 December 2024 and receive $200 off your course fee, PLUS unlimited access to our Trauma Informed Care course!
Full Price: $4,050
Pay as little as $200 deposit, and then choose from weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments.
Subsidised fee: From $45*
*Funding available for eligible students
ONLINE SELF-PACED
Enrolling now.
Flexible, online learning, at your own pace. 120 hours of work placement is required if not working in the industry. This course is suitable for students interested in the disability or aged care sector or those currently working in the industry. Limited places available.
Price: Funded for eligible NSW & QLD residents
Pathways from the qualification
Students who complete this course may wish to continue to the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support or any other Certificate IV level qualification from CHC Community Services or other training packages appropriate to their chosen career.
Entry requirements
Breakthru College has the following entry requirements:
Language, Literacy and Numeracy
You must demonstrate that you have the required level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills necessary to complete this course by undertaking a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.
Physical Requirements
Resource Requirements
To effectively participate in their studies, all online learners are required to have their own laptop / tablet installed with Microsoft Office or similar. Learners are also required to have access to a stable internet connection and a computer / laptop / tablet to participate in an online LLN assessment.
Breakthru College also has an option to provide physical copies of learning and assessment resources for face to face students.
Delivery and assessment
Breakthru College will use the following delivery methods:
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Face to face / virtual classroom (theory and practical sessions) – includes classroom-based delivery for knowledge and practical teaching in a simulated environment
- Self-paced study (structured and mandatory) – students are required to undertake self-study to complete a range of structured activities such as reading, research, completing case studies, and quizzes to reinforce their learning.
Breakthru College will use the following assessment methods:
- Oral or Written Questions
- Observation / Demonstration / Role-play
- Report
- Portfolio of Evidence
- Case Study
- Research
- Journal / Log
- Third Party Report
You will be required to complete a range of activities throughout the course depending on the requirements of each unit of competency. You will also be provided with the assessment and delivery plan at the commencement of your course which outlines the topics to be covered, duration, resources and due dates.
You are expected to allocate a minimum of 27 to 33 hours per week to undertake this qualification. This includes training, self-paced study, supervised and non-supervised assessment activities, and work placement requirements.
If you are an existing worker in the industry, you may with permission use your workplace for your work placement hours and assessment.
Support Arrangements
Students will be provided with the following support services:
- One on one support
- Computer and technology support
- Referral to external support services
- Reasonable adjustments to training and assessments
Funding eligibility
In New South Wales you may be eligible under this qualification for Smart & Skilled funding.
In Queensland, you may be eligible under this qualification for Skills Assure funding.
Course locations
Locations are available upon request. Please speak to our friendly training team for more information.
Units of competency
There are fifteen (15) units of competency to complete for the whole qualification, comprising of nine (9) core units and six (6) elective units. A work placement of 120 hours is also required to achieve this qualification.
Breakthru College offers the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support in two streams – Ageing and Disability.
- In order to be awarded with a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) stream, you must complete the below nine (9) core units plus all six (6) elective units
- In order to be awarded with a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) stream, you must complete the below nine (9) core units plus six (6) elective units
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
|---|---|---|
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | Core |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | Core |
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support | Core |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core |
| CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
Code | Title | Core or Elective
HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Core
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Core
CHCCCS040
Support independence and wellbeing
Core
CHCCCS038
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
Core
CHCCCS031
Provide individualised support
Core
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
Core
CHCCCS041
Recognise healthy body systems
Core
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
Core
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
Core
Group A – CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
All the electives below must be selected for award of the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support for people living with dementia | Elective |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care | Elective |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Elective |
| CHCCCS033 | Identify and report abuse | Elective |
| CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family | Elective |
| CHCAGE007 | Recognise and report risk of falls | Elective |
Group A – CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
All the electives below must be selected for award of the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
Code | Title | Core or Elective
CHCAGE011
Provide support to people living with dementia
Elective
CHCAGE013
Work effectively in aged care
Elective
CHCPAL003
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Elective
CHCCCS033
Identify and report abuse
Elective
CHCCCS036
Support relationships with carer and family
Elective
CHCAGE007
Recognise and report risk of falls
Elective
Group B – CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
All electives below must be selected for award of the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach | Elective |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support | Elective |
| CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion | Elective |
| CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carers and families | Elective |
| CHCCCS033 | Identify and report abuse | Elective |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | Elective |
Group B – CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
All electives below must be selected for award of the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
Code | Title | Core or Elective
CHCDIS011
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
Elective
CHCDIS020
Work effectively in disability support
Elective
CHCDIS012
Support community participation and social inclusion
Elective
CHCDCCS036
Support relationships with carer and family
Elective
CHCCCS033
Identify and report abuse
Elective
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
Elective
