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CHC33021 | 112373F

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Kick start your career in community services with this entry-level qualification, which will assist you in acquiring the necessary skill sets and knowledge needed to provide individual support in aged and disability care as well as home and community settings.

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Classroom-based training

TRAINING LOCATIONS

Brisbane | Gold Coast

TUITION FEES

Onshore: $8,000 | Offshore: $9,000

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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support 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. It is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to gain employment in ageing, or disability support services.

During this course, students will develop the skills and knowledge to work one-on-one with clients to maximise and maintain independence and well-being. Training and assessment will ensure learners are able to work legally and ethically with a diverse range of people within the scope of practice for a support worker. Applying a holistic care approach and working healthily and safely in a direct care environment are key focuses throughout training and assessment of the qualification

After the completion of this course, you will be ready to take on a variety of job roles within the industry like –

  • Support Worker
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Assistant in Nursing
  • Care worker
  • Aged Care Worker
  • Personal Care Giver
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Home Care Assistant

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support has a total duration of 52 weeks. This includes:

  • Compulsory orientation and course induction on the first Monday of every month.
  • 20 hours per week (inclusive of compulsory holiday breaks)

DP Training offers a class based mode of study including:

  • Classroom-based training
  • Written workbooks
  • Case study/simulated role play
  • Oral questioning/examination
  • CompulsoryVocational Placemnet (120 Hours)

DP Training Campus

  • Brisbane – 162 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
  • Gold Coast –Level 3, Unit 7, 52 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215
  • Applicants must have completed year 12 schooling (or equivalent).
  • Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age at the time of application and must be 18 years of age at the commencement of the course.
  • Students must also be able to obtain several security clearance checks.

We accept the following English tests and levels for entry into VET courses.

TestVET Requirements
IELTS Academic ModuleMinimum overall score of 6.0
Cambridge Advanced English (Certificate in Advanced English)**Minimum overall score of 169
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic ModuleMinimum overall score of 50
TOEFL Internet Based Test (iBT) (only accepted if test is taken on or before 25 July 2023)*Minimum overall score of 64

*On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes.

**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based tests, taken before 12 February 2024, within the specified validity period are still accepted.

Prospective students must complete in FULL an International Student Application and Statement of Purpose, attaching ALL requisite supporting documentation.

 TuitionApplication Fee
(non-refundable)
Course
Material Fee
Total
Onshore$8,000$300$300$8,600
Offshore$9,000$300$300$9,600
Please find the complete course fee guide here.

DP training offers Flexible payment plans for international students. Contact us for details.

 OnshoreOffshore
Tuition$8,000$9,000
Application Fee (non-refundable)$300$300
Course
Material Fee
$300$300
Total$8,600$9,600
Please find the complete course fee guide here.

DP training offers Flexible payment plans for international students. Contact us for details.

 

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) has 15 Units of Competency (9 core units, with 6 specialising in Ageing and Disability). These specialised units have been chosen to reflect the current needs of the industry. To receive an award for this qualification, students are required to complete all units listed above as competent and meet the requirements of at least 120 hours of vocational placement within a period of 52 weeks.


CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038

Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005

Communicate and work in health or community services

CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS012

Support community participation and social inclusion

CHCDIS011

Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

CHCDIS020Work effectively in disability support
To receive an award for this qualification Students are required to complete all units listed above as competent and meet the requirements of at least 120 hours of vocational placement within a period of 52 weeks.

DP Training has industry partnerships with a number of highly regarded aged care, Disability, Community Service Providers to support students undertaking 120 hours of mandatory vocational placement. Students must demonstrate the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom and through practical simulations on the workplace.

To be eligible to undertake a vocational placement, you must be able to engage in all practical requirements of your course,  including all aspects of Manual Handling.You will need to complete several security checks and comply with any vaccination requirements. This may include, but is not limited to:

  • A National Police Check or Statutory Declaration 
  • Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 with a vaccine recognised by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration
  • Have a current flu vaccination
  • NDIS workers screening check
  • Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

For a list of recognised COVID-19 vaccines, please see: https://www.tga.gov.au/products/covid-19/covid-19-vaccines/international-covid-19-vaccines-recognised-australia