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CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Develop the skills required to become an Aged Care or Disability 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 or individuals with disability. 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

  • Classroom based
  • Flexible
  • Blended

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Duration

  • Classroom based - approximately from 30-56 weeks (including holidays)  
  • Flexible - approximately from 28 -38 weeks (including holidays)  
  • Blended - approximately from 28 -56 weeks (including holidays)

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:

  • Personal care worker
  • Disability support worker
  • Home care assistant
  • Personal care assistant
  • Care assistant
  • In-home respite worker
  • Care service employees
  • Care worker
  • Community care worker
  • Personal care giver
  • Accommodation support worker
  • Field officer
  • Community house worker
  • Community support worker
  • Residential care worker
  • Nursing assistant

      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.