
CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is a nationally recognised qualification designed to prepare learners for entry-level roles in aged care and disability support. This course develops the knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours required to deliver safe, person- centred support in residential, home, and community-based settings. Training and assessment are delivered in 2 accordance with the 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations and the requirements of the CHC Community Services Training Package.
What You Will Learn :
You will develop competency in:
- Providing individualised, person-centred support
- Assisting with activities of daily living
- Supporting independence and wellbeing
- Communicating effectively in health and community services
- Working legally and ethically within care environments
- Applying infection prevention and control practices
- Following safe work practices for direct client care
- Recognising healthy body systems
- Supporting people living with dementia
- Delivering care using a palliative approach
- Assisting with medication (where included in the elective selection)
Training includes structured practical simulation and mandatory work placement in an approved care setting to
ensure skills are demonstrated to workplace standard.
What You Will Gain
Upon successful completion, you will receive:
- A nationally recognised qualification (CHC33021)
- Industry-relevant practical experience
- Work-ready skills aligned to employer expectations
- A pathway to further study, including Certificate IV in Ageing Support or related qualifications
Career Outcomes
Graduates may seek employment in roles such as:
- Personal Care Assistant
- Disability Support Worker
- Aged Care Worker
- Home Care Assistant
- Residential Support Worker
- Community Care Worker
Employment opportunities exist across aged care facilities, disability services, community care organisations, and
home support services
Who This Course Is For
This qualification is suitable for individuals seeking to enter the aged care or disability sector and who are
committed to providing respectful, ethical, and client-focused support.
No prior industry experience is required; however, learners must meet any entry requirements and complete
mandatory placement hours.
Why Choose This Qualification?
This course provides structured training, supervised practical experience, and competency-based assessment to
ensure graduates are prepared to work safely and professionally in real care environments.
Mode of Delivery:
Classroom and in the Workplace
Course Duration:
52 Weeks (including 12 Weeks of holidays)
Course Fees:
$6500
Work placement
120 hours
Course structure
Core units
Unit code Unit Name Core/Elective
Ageing
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
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control Core
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care Core
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia Elective
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care Elective
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach Elective
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Elective- Entry Requirement
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication Elective
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context Elective
Disability
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support Elective
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion Elective






