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CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Build individual support skills for ageing, disability, and community care pathways.

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Delivery mode
Blended / practical training
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About this course

This individual support pathway helps learners build practical care and support knowledge for ageing, disability, and community service environments. Training and assessment are handled by confirmed partner RTOs while All Skills College supports course guidance.
Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

Provide person-centred support aligned to individual plans in community or residential settings
Support independence, dignity and wellbeing through safe daily living assistance
Communicate effectively with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams
Recognise and respond to risks, safe work practices, and basic health and support procedures
Maintain documentation and professional boundaries in care environments
Outcomes

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

Employability skills supported by structured training and workplace learning where applicable
A strong entry pathway into aged care, disability support and broader community services
Confidence providing respectful support in real client scenarios under supervision
Strong foundation for further study pathways within community and health services
Workplace-ready communication, safety and care routines aligned to Australian settings
Suitability

Is this course right for you?

Before enrolling, please review the requirements and prerequisites below to ensure this course aligns with your experience, capabilities, and training goals.

Course requirements

Entry and evidence requirements depend on the partner RTO and delivery pathway. Speak with All Skills College for current eligibility, evidence, and enrolment guidance.

Entry prerequisites

There are pre-requisites for this course. These may include fitness, language, literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, age, safety or other entry requirements, and may vary between our partner RTOs. Please discuss these requirements with our staff before enrolment.
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Pathways

Where this course can take you

Explore career options and next-step study pathways that align with this qualification and your long-term goals.

Career outcomes

Jobs you can pursue

Typical roles graduates move into depending on experience, licensing requirements, and workplace opportunities.

Disability Support Worker
Industry Community Services / NDIS
Type Full-time
Aged Care Support Worker
Industry Community Services / Aged Care
Type Full-time
Home & Community Care Worker
Industry Community Services / In-home Support
Type Full-time
Residential Support Worker
Industry Community Services / Supported Living
Type Full-time
Support Worker (Casual)
Industry Community Services
Type Casual
Next steps

Further study pathways

Continue into higher qualifications, specialisations, or complementary training to broaden your opportunities.

Advance to Certificate IV in Disability
Build specialist capability for complex support needs, behaviour support awareness and stronger service delivery skills.
All Skills course
Progress to Diploma of Community Services
Move toward coordination, case management support functions and leadership in service delivery.
All Skills course
Pathway to team leadership and supervision
Develop leadership capability for senior support roles and coordinating small teams.
All Skills course
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Entry requirements confirmed before enrolment.
Units

What you’ll study

Units are grouped by core and elective. Your trainer will confirm elective selections (where applicable) based on packaging rules and delivery schedule.

Core units
Code
Unit name
Type
CHCCCS031
Provide individualised support
Core
CHCCCS038
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
Core
CHCCCS040
Support independence and wellbeing
Core
CHCCCS041
Recognise healthy body systems
Core
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
Core
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
Core
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
Core
CHCOBJ001
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Core
HLTINF006
Apply basic infection prevention and control procedures
Core
Elective units
Code
Unit name
Type
CHCAGE011
Provide support to people living with dementia
Elective
CHCAGE013
Work effectively in aged care
Elective
CHCDIS011
Contribute to ongoing skills development
Elective
CHCDIS012
Support community participation and social inclusion
Elective
CHCDIS020
Work effectively in disability support
Elective
CHCPAL003
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Elective

Our partner RTOs only offer a limited number of electives. Elective options may vary between partner RTOs, so please discuss available elective options with our staff before enrolment.

Course information update

We are currently updating course information across this website. Some details on this page may be under review or subject to change. For the official qualification record, refer to training.gov.au or contact our team before relying on specific course details for enrolment.

Facilities built for real trade skills

Train in purpose-built labs designed to simulate workplace environments — so you can practice practical tasks, follow structured activities, and complete assessments using industry-relevant equipment.

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RTO partners

RTO partners for this course

Qualifications and Statements of Attainment are issued by the partner RTO responsible for the relevant training and assessment arrangement.

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Australian Vocational Training Academy

RTO Code: 45879
Legal name
Australian Vocational Training Academy Pty Ltd
ABN
49652225324
Status
Primary partner
RTO services
  • Training delivery
  • Assessment services
  • RPL services
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