CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)

Course Summary

This qualification prepares you for roles as a Personal Care Attendant, Carer, Individual Support worker or Community and Resident Support Worker.

Course Starts

4 February 2026

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When

3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
26 weeks duration (includes 120 hours of practical placement at an aged care or disability care facility)
Class times: 9.30am to 3.00pm
Course starts February 2026. Rolling admissions are available until classes reach full capacity.

Where

Locations: Yarraville / Tarneit / Footscray
Face to face / Hybrid / Online study options. Online evening also available.
Face to face for practical

Study in a local, warm and friendly environment with small classes!

The qualification

To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully complete a total of 15 units of competency (includes 9 core and 6 electives). This program uses a range of delivery methods including face-to-face training, group discussion, individual questioning, group activity, simulation, online learning, handouts and practical placement

Units will be selected from

Unit Code	Unit Title	Nominal Hours
CHCCCS041	Recognise healthy body systems – core	80
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care – core	25
CHCCCS031	Provide individualised support – core	100
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people – core	40
CHCCCS040	Support independence and wellbeing – core	80
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services – core	30
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically – core	55
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles & practices of infection prevention & control – core	35
CHCAGE011	Provide support to people living with dementia – elective (Ageing)	80
CHCCCS038	Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support – core	120
CHCDIS012	Support community participation & social inclusion – elective (Disability)	60
CHCAGE013	Work effectively in aged care – elective (Ageing)	65
CHCDIS020	Work effectively in disability support – elective (Disability)	65
CHCPAL003	Deliver care services using a palliative approach – elective (Ageing)	70
CHCDIS011	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach – elective (Disability)	40
Practical Placement		120