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CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Develop the skills required to become an Aged Care or Disablity support worker.

This entry-level qualification will help you develop the skills and knowledge required to provide personal, physical and emotional support to those aged 65 years and older. With a rise in our ageing population, jobs in the aged and health care sector are expected to grow strongly over the next five years. (Job Outlook)

Delivery Mode

  • In-class blended
  • Flexible blended

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Duration

  • In-class blended- approximately from 40 - 44  weeks
  • Flexible-blended - approximately from 30 -35 weeks

Course duration may vary depending on placement availability.

Placement

You will need to complete a minimum 120 hours of placement.

Practical placement is organised by New Futures Training.

I gain tremendous amounts of job satisfaction working in the Aged Care sector

— Abiol Lual

I studied the Certificate III in Individual Support in 2017. For my placement I was sent to an Aged Care facility in Carlton and by the end, I was offered a job as a PCA. I still work at the same Aged Care facility but as a Registered Nurse now. All credit goes to VICSEG for giving me the starting point to a career in nursing.

— Sandi

Employment Outcomes

This qualification can lead you to job roles which can include:

  • Nursing assistant
  • Home care assistant
  • Personal care worker
  • Personal care assistant
  • Care assistant
  • In-home respite worker
  • Care service employee
  • Care worker
  • Community care worker
  • Personal caregiver
  • Accommodation support worker
  • Field officer
  • Community Housing Worker
  • Community support worker
  • Residential care worker
  • Disability Support worker

    Pathways to further study

    After achieving Certificate III in Individual Support, candidates may undertake:



      Units of Study

      CHCCCS038

      Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

      CHCCCS031

      Provide individualised support

      CHCCCS040

      Support independence and well being

      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

      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

      HLTAID011

      Provide first aid

      VICSEG New Futures trading as New Futures Training TOID: 21203.

      This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply.

      We encourage individuals with disabilities to access our training.