Certificate III in Individual Support
Your entry point into aged care, home & community and disability support.
Course description
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. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs.
Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
CHC33021 consists of fifteen (15) units — nine (9) core and six (6) elective — in accordance with the packaging rules.
Mode of study
The course is delivered face-to-face and includes:
- 120 hours of compulsory work placement
- Access to the e-learning system
- All resources provided online
Amount of training
The amount of training provided by Australis Vocational College has been determined to give learners sufficient time to develop the skills, knowledge and experience required in each unit of competency.
Course structure
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Entry requirements
Learners must meet the following entry requirements to be admitted to this training product:
- Aged 18 years or older
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)
- Sound language, literacy and basic computer skills
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Valid photo ID and signature
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) evaluation
- Positive National Criminal History check
Delivery location
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course will be qualified to work in roles such as:
- Accommodation support worker
- Assistant in nursing
- Care assistant
- Care service employee
- Community care worker
- Community house worker
- Community support worker
- Disability service officer
- Field officer
- Home care assistant
- In-home respite worker
- Nursing assistant
- Personal care worker
- Residential care worker
Education pathways
Certificate IV in Ageing Support → Diploma of Mental Health → Diploma of Community Services, or proceed to employment in the industry.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / Course credit
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available. AVC's process is structured to minimise time and cost, with a supportive approach for learners. You should apply ideally at enrolment, and up to 2 weeks into your course.
In accordance with Standards for RTO 2025, Australis Vocational College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs. AVC will accept and mutually recognise qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other Registered Training Organisation, unless precluded by licensing requirements.
Course fee
For the latest course fees, please reach out to us at admission@avc.edu.au.
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