Certificate III in Individual Support student and client

Give back to the community and turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career. Gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for providing person-centred support to people who require assistance due to ageing or disability. The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is a nationally recognised qualification providing you with the confidence needed to gain employment in a range of care and support roles.

Employment Opportunities May Include Work In The Following Areas:

  • Disability care
  • Personal care
  • Community, Home or Residential care
  • Other care and assistive roles

Delivery And Duration:

  • 39 week (9 months) mixed mode online course
  • 2 days mandatory attendance in class per month at one of our sites
  • Online study through weekly webinars with a trainer (synchronous, real-time learning) and self-directed learning online)
  • 15 units (subjects) including 9 core and 6 electives
  • Class days times – 8.30am-4.30pm
  • Students may need to spend 10 hours per week on research and self-directed learning from the course materials (including completing assessments)

Work Placement

  • 120 hours of vocational placement is required which can be met through their workplace hours (must be in a direct support role with clients). Please note that evidence of hours from workplace will be required.
  • Monday to Friday with own transport required

Why STEPS?

STEPS offer training solutions that meet real local sector needs. Our courses are designed with students and employers in mind and will improve our students’ employment opportunities and on-the-job skills.

Our highly qualified trainers and assessors bring hands on industry experience to their role allowing you to feel confident that you are gaining the best workplace preparation possible.

Core Units

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

CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically

HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

HLTWHS002 - Follow safe work practices for direct client care

CHCAGE011 - Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCAGE013 - Work effectively in aged care

CHCPAL003 - Deliver care services using a palliative approach

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

  • Existing workers working in support roles
  • Physical ability to be able to perform the required manual handling duties of a carer
  • National Police Check
  • Working with Children (Blue Card)
  • NDIS Worker’s Screening Card (Yellow Card)
  • Language, literacy and numeracy assessment

Fees

The following co-contribution fees are payable for those eligible under the Certificate 3 Guarantee:

  • Eligible Non-Concessional Student: Full co-contribution fee $150
  • Eligible Concessional Student: Full co-contribution fee $60
  • Full Fee Paying Student: $4,200

This Skilling Queenslanders for Work project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.

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If you’d like to secure your place studying CHC33021 Certificate III In Individual Support (Ageing And Disability) – Existing workers in this industry contact STEPS today on 1300 131 965 or email

Ways to Study

Campus
Study Mode
Start Date
Duration
Workload
Fees
Caloundra
In Class & Online
Start Date: 28/04/2025
Enrolment Close Date: 12/05/2025
39 Weeks
Full time
Eligible non-concessional students: $150
Eligible concessional students: $60
Full fee paying student (non-funded): $4200

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