CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Course will be delivered on structured Classroom Blended, Online Study, and Work Placement
CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Course code: CHC33021
Packaging Rules
15 units including 9 core and 6 electives
Course Description
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) are currently offered Classroom Blended and Online study. These nationally recognised qualifications provide learners with the skills necessary to work in a range of contexts in an individual support setting.
This course is suited to those who want a career change, are re-entering the workforce or want to kick off a meaningful and rewarding career with excellent employment prospects.
This qualification reflects the role of care workers in the age care, home and community care, disability and community service organisations setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability, or some other reason.
There are no academic entry requirements for this course. Successful applicants will need to:
- Be able to handle physical aspects of the role
- Be emotionally equipped to handle the role
- Have a passion for caring for the elderly
Learners are likely to have needs related to:
- Accommodating work and other commitments with study
- Accommodating a variety of learning styles
- Socio-economic factors
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)
- Cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Technology access and usability
- A Police Check Certificate (students are responsible for the cost of conducting your Police Check – $49.90 Employment QLD Police Check)
- If You choose to study HLTAID011 Provide First Aid- First Aid course at Rise Education and Training, you will get the discounted rate of $100 for the unit fee.
Duration
Total duration of course duration up to 12 to 24 months.
Individual Training Plans and Schedules will be developed as required taking into consideration each individual leaner needs, program requirements and previous skills, knowledge and experience.
Career Opportunities
The CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) provides for employment in the following roles:
In Home Respite Worker, Nurse’s Aide, Planned Activity Assistant, Accommodation Support Worker, Care Service Employee, Community Care Worker, Care Assistant, Client Assistant, Care Worker, Home Care Assistant, Residential Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Senior Personal Care Assistant, Transport Support Worker, Residential aide.
• CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support / CHC44015 – Certificate IV in Coordination of Volunteer Programs / CHC43115 – Certificate IV in Disability / CHC43415 – Certificate IV in Leisure and Health / CHC43315 – Certificate IV in Mental Health
Qualifies you to apply a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in varied contexts to undertake skilled work.
• CHC53415 – Diploma of Leisure and Health
Qualifies you to apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skills in work.
Fees and Funding (If eligible)
Queensland Government funding is available through Certificate 3 Guarantee.
Government Funding Requirements
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
• not hold, or be enrolled in, a certificate III level or higher qualification (not including qualifications completed at school and foundations skills training).
If you are eligible for funding under Certificate 3 Guarantee, the Queensland Government will subsidise the costs
of the accredited training, although a student Co-contribution fee will be required.
Please note: Course fees include all course resources and materials.
Fees – Certificate 3 Guarantee (Queensland Government Funded)
| Qualification Code | CHC33021 |
| Qualification Name | Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) |
| Number of Units | 15 |
| Workplace Cost | $0 |
| Student contribution fee (non-concessional) | $90 ($6 per unit of competency) |
| Student contribution fee (concessional) | $45 ($3 per unit of competency) |
There would be an additional fee for police check certificate. Please refer the below link:
$49.90 Employment :Police Check Queensland (QLD) – Crime Check Australia
If You choose to study HLTAID011 Provide First Aid- First Aid course at Rise Education and Training, you will get the discounted rate of $100 for the unit fee. You might also have to produce your current Influenzas Immunisation Certificate and Your COVID Vaccination Certificate depending on the workplace’s requirement.
Fee for Service (Full Fee)
| Qualification Name and Code | CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) |
| Number of Units | 15 |
| Administration Fee | $200 (Non refundable after 14 days of cooling off period of enrolment) |
| Workplace Cost | $0 |
| Resource/Materials Fee | $150 ($10*15 units) |
| Cost per Unit | $200 |
| Full Fee | $3,350 |
There would be an additional fee for police check certificate. Please refer the below link:
$49.90 Employment :Police Check Queensland (QLD) – Crime Check Australia
If You choose to study HLTAID011 Provide First Aid- First Aid course at Rise Education and Training, you will get the discounted rate of $100 for the unit fee. You might also have to produce your current Influenzas Immunisation Certificate and Your COVID Vaccination Certificate depending on the workplace’s requirement.
Rise Education and Training is considering the candidate’s/student’s financial situation during the Global COVID-19 Pandemic Stage. Rise Education and Training marketed a promotional sale for the Course Fee from 1st August 2023 to 31st December 2023, the following Course Fees apply:
*All the Fee for Service Students will be discounted 50% of all units’ Fee from the Full Course Fee.
Course Name: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Total Course Full Fee: $3,350
Discounted 50% of Units Fee: $1850 ($200+$150+$3000*50%)
*The above fees include $200 Administration Fee and $150 Material Fee.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The Fee for Service is applied when a student is not eligible for government subsidies or where no subsidies are available.
Course Units
Core Units CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
- HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- (Work Placement Commences)
- CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
- CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
- CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy body systems
- CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
Elective Units CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
- CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
- CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
- CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
- CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
- CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach