Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability & Ageing)

Is this course right for you?
You may benefit from this course if you:
– Are looking to enter the care industry for the first time
– Want to support people to live independently and improve their quality of life
– Are compassionate, patient, and interested in working with diverse people
– Are seeking a nationally recognised qualification with strong employment outcomes
This course combines practical skills, real-world scenarios, and workplace placement to ensure you graduate job ready.
Available Pathways:
– General Training Pathway (non-traineeship)
– Traineeship Pathway (employed learners under a training contract)
General Training Pathway
Suitable for students who:
– Are entering the workforce or changing careers
– Are not employed under a traineeship
Applicable Courses
– CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
– CHC33021 (Ageing & Disability) – Traineeship pathways
– CHCSS00129 Individual Support – Ageing Skill Set
– CHCSS00130 Individual Support – Disability Skill Set
Course Length
6–12 months (depending on delivery mode and cohort)
Includes structured training + work placement hours
Course Delivery
Course Units
Course Funding Options
Career Start funding (eligible learners)
Fee-for-Service
*Fee-free pathways may be available - eligibility criteria applies
Packaging Summary
- Total Units: 15
- Core Units: 9
- Electives: 6
• Minimum 3 from Group A or B
• Remaining from Group A, B or C
There are no entry requirements to this qualification.
Before enrolling, your proficiency in language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy will be assessed to determine what level of support you may need to assist you through your study program.
Students will need to have access to a computer, the internet and Microsoft office or similar software. Online students will be required to download the free Microsoft Teams App.
Both formal and informal skills, knowledge and experience may be recognised as prior learning and could help you avoid training in areas you are already competent.
The RPL pathway is available to any learner who can provide evidence of competency for the units offered within the qualification. Contact Us for more information on this process and how to apply.
We want to make your training experience as easy as possible from start to finish. Everyone has different circumstances and we will work with you to find the best training solution for your situation.
- Register your interest
Use the short Enrolment Enquiry Form below or give us on 07 5334 9922 to register your interest and get the ball rolling! - Eligibility check
We complete an eligibility check to determine if you quality for course funding. - Discuss your enrolment
Within 2 business days, we will call you to discuss your enrolment and eligibility for funding. We are happy to answer any questions. - Enrolment form
We will send an enrolment form for you to complete. You can then supply your ID, arrange payment or payment plan as required.
Enrolment Enquiries
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