Domestic Students
CHC33021
Certificate III in Individual Support
(Ageing and Disability)
Step into a rewarding career and make a real difference to the lives of those in need, as you support them with high-quality health, welfare and care services within a healthcare environment.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Study online
Qld Government
funding
Available as
a traineeship
Upfront, Payment Plan
Workplace practical requirements
What can I expect?
This qualification will set you up to work within the care sector with the skills and knowledge required to build your career in supporting roles. Suitable for those already working in the industry or those who wish to enter the care sector, designed to diversify your career options by specialising in:
- Ageing
- Disability
- Ageing and Disability
With this qualification, you’ll learn various strategies to support those in need, including providing health, welfare, and care services. You will also discover how to support and enhance the independence and wellbeing of those in your care and empower individuals while building strong communication skills.
Career opportunities – where
will my studies lead me?
Accommodation Support Worker
Aged Care
Worker
Disability Services Support Worker
Personal
Caregiver
Respite
Worker
Support Services
Worker
With a Certificate III in
Individual Support, you will:
01
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to apply for individual support roles within home, community, and healthcare environments.
02
Open a career pathway into roles in community services and health care in the fields of aged and disability care.
03
Create the opportunity to progress your career to other roles within community services and healthcare industries through undertaking further studies.
04
Turn your passion for caring for others into reality in a role that creates job satisfaction.
05
Discover how to facilitate the empowerment, independence, and wellbeing of those in your care.
Entry requirements
Not applicable.
Eligibility requirements
Students are required to provide us with the following security clearances when they enrol:
- National Police Check and/or Blue Card and Yellow CardÂ
Workplace practical
requirements
Students who are not currently working within a personal support role are required to undertake a minimum of 120 hours of unpaid vocational placement in an approved workplace to complete their qualification. For more information, click here or call one of our friendly crew on
07 3255 0506
Course Duration
12
24
Nationally Accredited Qualification
Pathways to University
n/a
Rolling Enrolment
Enrol anytime
Learning Method
Study online at your own pace on any device
Live Webinars
Coming soon!
Fees and Payment Options:
Non-funded course fees - All specialisations
Upfront
$2,955
Pay $1500Â upfront
and Pay $1455 at completion
Payment Plan
$204
$54Â
Per week for 52 weeks
RPL*
$1,877
50% payment upfront – $938.50
50% payment upon completion – $938.50
Administration fees are non-refundable.
We cannot accept payments more than $1,500 in advance. Please discuss with CA Student Services further information regarding payment of fees and fee plans.
Please note: A certificate or statement of attainment will only be issued once all course fees have been paid in full.
* The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) price applies to students undertaking the qualification through the RPL process.
If, after initial assessment and consultation with a nominated supervisor or employer, it is determined that the student needs to complete more than four (4) units through training, the enrolment will be transferred to the full course fee structure.
For more information, please refer to our Student Handbook
You will be required to follow your training plan. This will be discussed and agreed upon at induction. If you do not meet the obligation of the agreed timeframe, other charges may be applicable. Maximum time frames are subject to volumes of learning and qualifications being superseded.
Further charges may be applied if student obligations are not met in accordance with the agreed timeframes stated in the student training plan, discussed and determined at induction. Maximum time frames are subject to recommended study load and potential nationally authorised changes to qualification criteria.
Career Start Funding:
Locations include:
Brisbane, Cairns, Central Queensland, Darling Downs – Maranoa, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan – Beaudesert, Moreton Bay – North, Moreton Bay – South, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and Townsville areas.
general training pathway - All specialisations
Concessional
$3.27
15
$49
Non-concessional
$6.60
15
$99
PLEASE NOTE Payment of Co-contribution Fee: Upon course approval, students are required to pay 30% of the Co-contribution fee. The remaining 70% must be paid prior to completion.
For example, $99 = $29.70 upon course approval, $69.30 prior to completion.
Career Start funding via the Queensland Government’s Skills Assure Program supports ELIGIBLE* students in obtaining a Certificate III qualification. Students will be required to make a co-contribution fee (listed above) at course approval. For further information, see https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives
Traineeship/Apprenticeship
Pathway
A traineeship allows you to gain practical workplace experience while completing a nationally recognised qualification. To undertake this qualification as a traineeship, you must be employed in a suitable role and have a registered Training Contract with the Queensland Government.
Want to learn more about apprenticeships and traineeships?
For more information about how traineeships work, eligibility requirements, available funding, and participant obligations, visit:
https://www.qld.gov.au/education/training/funded/apprenticeship-funding
Ageing & disability Specialisation
Concessional
$0.64
per hour
825*
$528
Non-concessional
$1.60
per hour
825*
$1,320*
Ageing Specialisation
Concessional
$0.64
per hour
840*
$537.60
Non-concessional
$1.60
per hour
840*
$1344*
Disability Specialisation
Concessional
$0.64
per hour
790*
$505.60
Non-concessional
$1.60
per hour
790*
$1264*
Community Care Specialisation
traineeship only specialisation
Concessional
$0.64
per hour
750*
$480.00
Non-concessional
$1.60
per hour
750*
$1200*
The co-contribution fee is calculated using the nominal hours assigned to units of competency as per the NCVER’s Nationally Agreed Nominal Hours.
Eligible students may qualify for a concessional co-contribution fee.
*Important: Actual co-contribution fees may vary depending on the qualification, elective units selected, and any approved Credit Transfers or recognition outcomes applied to your enrolment. Where Credit Transfers are granted, the nominal hours (and associated fees) may be reduced. Your final co-contribution fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
fee-free apprenticeships
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is a priority qualification that may be eligible for Queensland Government subsidised traineeship funding. This funding supports eligible individuals to gain a nationally recognised qualification while developing practical skills and experience in the aged care and disability support sectors.
To be eligible for funding, participants must generally be aged 15 years or over, no longer at school, meet Queensland residency requirements, and be employed under an approved traineeship arrangement. Additional eligibility criteria may apply.
This qualification provides a pathway into a rewarding career supporting older people and people living with disability, with strong employment opportunities across the health and community services industry.
For more information about funding eligibility and available traineeship support, visit the Queensland Government website: https://www.qld.gov.au/education/training/funded/freeapprenticeships
Qualification Structure:
A total of 15 units must be completed:
9
Core Units
CHCCCS031
Provide Individualised support
CHCCCS038
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040
Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041
Recognise healthy body systems
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
6
Elective Units
See your preferred specialisation to see relevant elective units:
Ageing Specialisation Electives
CHCAGE011
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013
Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCCCS044
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCCCS037
Visit client residence
CHCCCS036
Support relationships with carer and familyÂ
Disability Specialisation Electives
CHCDIS011
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012
Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020
Work effectively in disability support
CHCCCS044
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCCCS037
Visit client residence
CHCCCS036
Support relationships with carer and familyÂ
Ageing & Disability Specialisation Electives
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
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
We aim to help our students as much as possible. That’s why you can apply for and start your study journey in three easy steps.
01
Spply
02
Determine Suitability
Before you start your training journey, we make sure the course is the right fit for you. This step includes:
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Pre-Enrolment Assessment (PEA) – including your Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills check.
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Discovery Call – a conversation with our team to talk through your goals, needs, and confirm key enrolment details.
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Payment of Fees – secure your spot with payment of the course fees.
Once complete, you’ll receive your Training Plan and be ready to get started
03
Commence your studies
You will receive an email with your login details. Remember these details and bookmark the login URL in your browser. Logging in will give you access to your first unit in the online portal.
Start on your first unit.
RPL students
Your Educator will contact you to progress the RPL process if you are undertaking this pathway.
Congratulations. You’re on your way to completing your new qualification!
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