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Certificate III in Individual Support

CHC33021 Nationally Recognised Training CRICOS 36 weeks
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Qualification
CHC33021
Duration
36 weeks
Delivery
On campus · Work placement
Intakes
Monthly
Course overview Getting in What you’ll study Your journey Upcoming intakes Where it leads Where it takes you Payment Keep exploring
Course overview

Qualification overview

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential 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.

What you'll learn

  • Provide individualised support
  • Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  • Support independence and wellbeing
  • Recognise healthy body systems
  • Communicate and work in health or community services
  • Work effectively in aged care
  • Provide support to people living with dementia
Getting in

Entry requirements

  1. 1Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent
  2. 2Must be 18 years of age or older
  3. 3Current police check and working with children check
  4. 4IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent
  5. 5Complete ALIT LLN assessment and achieve ACSF Level 3 or higher
The LLN check is built into your application.A short language, literacy and numeracy assessment runs online as part of the apply flow — no separate booking, with instant feedback.
Course structure

What you'll study

  • CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
  • CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  • CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
  • CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
  • CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
  • CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
  • CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
  • HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Your journey

From enquiry to qualified

Enrolment at ALIT is simple and supported. Here's every step — including the short LLN check that helps us set you up to succeed.

  1. STEP 01
    Enquire
    Chat to an advisor about fit, timing and fees.
  2. STEP 02
    Apply online
    Submit your details in about 10 minutes.
  3. STEP 03
    LLN assessment
    A short online check so we can set you up to succeed.
    ~20 min
  4. STEP 04
    Confirm & enrol
    Review your offer and lock in your start date.
  5. STEP 05
    Study
    Learn with trainer support throughout.
  6. STEP 06
    Graduate
    Receive your nationally recognised qualification.
Start dates

Upcoming intakes

No intakes are currently scheduled. Talk to an advisor to be notified as soon as the next start date is confirmed.
Where it leads

Your pathway

This qualification is a stepping stone, not a dead end — keep building on it.

You are hereCHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support
Next stepCHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Next stepCHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support
Next stepCHC52025 – Diploma of Community Services
Where it takes you

Career outcomes

Aged Care Worker

Disability Support Worker

Home Care Assistant

Personal Care Worker

Residential Care Worker

Fees & payment

Payment

Figures are an indicative guide and may vary at enrolment. Talk to an advisor for a quote based on your situation.

Course fee
$3,399
On campus · Work placement
  • All learning materials included
  • Nationally recognised certificate
Other fees
  • Standard Program — Domestic (36 weeks)$2,899
Not sure what you'll pay? Eligibility for subsidies and payment plans depends on your residency and prior study. An advisor can give you an exact figure in one short call.