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2 June 2025
2 June 2025
CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support
Qualification Overview
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support 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.
Career opportunities
Depending on the specialisation the following are the potential career opportunities for the students:
- Aged Care Worker
- Support Care Worker
- Community Care worker
- Disability Worker
- Residential care worker
- Care Assistant
- Neighbourhood Care Worker
At a glance
Estimated Duration
12 Months
Delivery
Standard: Self-paced online learning, weekly support, plus face-to-face practicals. 120 hours vocational placement (3–4 weeks).
Intensive: 9-week in-class program (Gold Coast), 4 days/week, 120 hours vocational placement.
Location
Gold Coast
Brisbane
Townsville
Ingham
Standard Delivery – Study at Your Own Pace
Designed for flexibility, this option allows you to complete the course within up to 12 months, with a blend of online and in-person learning:
- Self-paced study with weekly online support sessions
- Scheduled face-to-face practical classes
- Requires 120 hours of vocational placement (completed over 3–4 weeks)
- Available in Gold Coast, Brisbane, Townsville, and Ingham
Intensive Delivery – Get Qualified Sooner
For those ready to commit to full-time study, our intensive 9-week program offers a faster pathway:
- 4 days per week of in-class training at our Gold Coast Campus
- Commences 2 June 2025
- Requires 120 hours of vocational placement
This is the perfect option if you're eager to kickstart your career sooner while still gaining the full qualification and practical experience
Entry requirements
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 15 units of competency:
- 9 Core Units
- 6 Elective Units
| 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 |
| Elective Units – Ageing Specialisation | |
| CHCAGE011* | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| Elective Units – Disability Specialisation | |
| CHCDIS011* | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
*Students are required to complete at least 120 hours of direct support work in a least one aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation.
Prior to commencement of placement, students may be required to obtain or provide evidence of a police check, blue and/or yellow card, first aid certificate and vaccination records.
Certificate 3 Guarantee
To Understand the funding and Eligibility requirements refer to Certificate 3 Guarantee
Student Co-contribution fee
| Number Units | Co-contribution fee (Non – Concessional) | Co-contribution fee (Concessional) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | $15.00 ($1.00 Per unit) | $7.50 ($0.50 Per unit) |
Fee For Service
| Number Units | Course Fee |
|---|---|
| 15 | $2500.00 |
