CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
Course will be delivered on structured Classroom Blended, Online Study, and Work Placement
Course Description
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support 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.
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.
Delivery Location/Mode
The course will be delivered on structured Classroom Blended, Online Study, and Work Placement. The Student
will also undertake a Work Placement (minimum of 120 hours in a registered age care facility, home and
community, disability or community services organisation)
Career Opportunity
CHC33021-Certificate III in Individual Support 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
Entry Requirements
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, Numeracy and Digital (LLND)
• Cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Technology access and usability
• A Police Check Certificate (students are responsible for the cost of conducting your Police Check – For work
placement
or Employment ( QLD Police Check)or
https://www.afp.gov.au/our-services/national-police-checks.
• 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.
Pathways to Further Study
- 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.
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- CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health
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Qualifies you to apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to
undertake advanced skilled or paraprofessional work.
Career Start (Queensland Government Funded Program) (Eligibility Applies)
Name of Qualification: Certificate III in Individual Support
National Course Code: CHC33021
Packaging Rules: 15 units including 9 core & 6 electives.
Commencement: Enrol Anytime
Locations: Queensland
Recognition: Nationally Recognised Training
Duration: Total duration of course duration up to 12 months to 24 months. Fast-track completion may be possible
depending on the candidate’s prior knowledge and skills related to the course.
Entry Requirements:
- Be aged 15 years or older (no longer at school)
- Be an Australian/New Zealand citizen, Australian/New Zealand permanent resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study
- Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills assessment requirements
| Qualification Name | Certificate III in Individual Support |
| Course Code | CHC33021 |
| Number of Units | 15 |
| Workplace Min Hours | 120 |
| Student contribution fee (non concessional) Total cost | $90 ($6 per unit of competency) |
| Student contribution fee (Concessional) Total cost | $45 ($3 per unit of competency) |
Fee for Service (Not Eligible for Funding)
Name of Qualification: Certificate III in Individual Support
National Course Code: CHC33021
Packaging Rules: 15 units including 9 core & 6 electives
Commencement: Enrol Anytime
Locations: Queensland
Recognition: Nationally Recognised Training
Duration: Total duration of course duration up to 12 months to 24 months.
Entry Requirements:
• Be aged 15 years or older (no longer at school)
• Be an Australian/New Zealand citizen, Australian/New Zealand permanent resident
• Must hold a visa that allows domestic study
• Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills assessment requirements
| Qualification Name | Certificate III in Individual Support |
| Course Code | CHC33021 |
| Number of Units | 15 |
| Administration Fee | $200 |
| Resource Materials Fee | $150 ($10*15 units) |
| Cost per Unit | $200 |
| Total Cost | $3,350 Discounted 50% of Units Fee ($200+$150+$3000) * 50% =$1850 |
*The above fees include $200 Administration Fee and $150 Resources Fee (Non Refundable)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Name of Qualification: Certificate III in Individual Support
National Course Code: CHC33021
Packaging Rules: 15 units including 9 core & 6 electives
Commencement: Enrol Anytime
Locations: Queensland
Recognition: Nationally Recognised Training
Duration: Total full time course duration up to 12 months to 24 months.
Entry Requirements:
• Relevant work experience in a regulated age care and NDIS service and Home and Community
Services
• At least 2 testimonials from the workplace Certificate IV qualified supervisor or co-workers
• Candidate’s resumé with a detailed job description from your current workplace to certify your work experience.
| Qualification Name | Certificate III in Individual Support |
| Course Code | CHC33021 |
| Number of Units | 15 |
| Administration Fee | $200 |
| Resource Materials Fee | $150 ($10*15 units) |
| Cost per Unit | $100 |
| Total Cost | $1850 |
Please call the office to discuss about the fee schedule for RPL assessment method.
Course Outline
As part of this training, you will be required to complete 15 units of competency:
➢ 9 Core Units of Competency
• 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
➢ 6 Elective Units of Competency
• 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
Students can commence Work Placement once they are eligible for having been assessed as Satisfactory (S) in the
following units of competency:
• HLTAID006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Work Placement：
A mandatory work placement is a requirement of this course, regardless of whether the individual is already working
within the industry, the purpose of which is to facilitate and ensure workplace-based assessment. All
learners undertaking this qualification will be provided with a structured learning plan that articulates the purpose of
the placement, the requirements of the workplace training and assessment as they align to specific units of competency
within the qualification. Learners undertaking this qualification will be required to complete and evidence of a minimum
of 120 hours of work placement, the evidence of this will be captured in a Work
Placement Logbook. The Logbook will be signed off by the learner, their workplace supervisor/mentor, and their Trainer
and Assessor from Rise Education and Training. The Logbook is designed to capture: Shift/s undertaken as part of 120 hours
mandatory work placement.
Duties and task undertaken on each shift and what unit of competency they apply to The Logbook entries must be completed
each day that a shift is attended, and all details must be completed.
Rise Education and Training Administration maintains a list of suitable placement venues to support student to secure a
vocational placement. Rise Education and Training will support and make all attempts to secure a place for the student.
Required Work Placement hours:
Students are required to attend at least 7.5 hours per/day shift work placement during a workplace session.
Students will be advised in writing or electronically and provided with a Work Placement Logbook to record their work
placement hours or work experience. Trainer/Assessor will schedule regular workplace visits, to observe and assess the
job skills and performance.
For more information please contact us：
Brisbane Campus
Address:
Unit 2/727 Stanley St
Woolloongabba QLD 4102