Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)

The February 2023 Jobs and Skills Australia ‘Labour Market Update’ had Aged and Disabled Carers as the 3rd most in demand occupation nationally. With 276,600 employed in 2021, which is likely to reach 341,800 by 2026.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. 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.

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WORK PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

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Course Description

Course Requirement

To achieve a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) a total of 15 units of competency must be completed (nine core units and six elective units).

Students must undertake a minimum of 120 logged working hours within an approved service which will allow you to complete a range of applicable work tasks.

Visit our FAQ page to learn more about how we can help you with work placement.

Qualification Pathway

After achieving the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) qualification, students may undertake:

CHC43015

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services

Entry Requirements

There are no education entry requirements for this qualification. Student’s must be above the age of 17 to enrol and 18 years of age to complete work placement and complete this qualification. Students under the age of 18 will require a parent or guardians’ permission to enrol.

Student Selection Process

Kirana’s student selection process is designed to ensure that you are enrolled in the qualification that best meets your needs.

Kirana’s selection criteria will take into account various factors when deciding upon which students will be offered places in the program including;

The students’ needs and desired outcomes
The ability and commitment of the students to complete the course;
Eligibility requirements listed in the applicable National Training Package;
Students existing ability in the ACSF core skills, (learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy)

Students not meeting these requirements will be directed to more suitable qualifications or skill development program

Career Insights

Here is what's possible when you complete the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Aged Care Support Worker

Disability Support worker

Home Care Worker

Nursing Assistant/ Assistant in Nursing

Personal Care Attendant/ Assistant

Personal Care Worker

Personal Career

Future Growth

UP TO

28%

projected growth in the Aged and Disabled Care sector by 2026.

Source: Labour Market Insights

Average Weekly Pay

UP TO

$1,382

for Aged and Disabled care workers

Source: Labour Market Insights

Satisfied with Training

UP TO

92.9%

of graduates were satisfied with the training

Source: My Skills

Course Structure

To achieve a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) a total of 15 units of competency must be completed (nine core units and six elective units).

Core Units

Total of nine (9) core units must be completed from the following:

UNIT CODE	UNIT DESCRIPTION
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCCCS041	Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS040	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS038	Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS031	Provide individualised support

Elective Units

Total of six (6) elective units must be completed from the following:

UNIT CODE	UNIT DESCRIPTION
CHCAGE011	Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013	Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003	Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS011	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS020	Work effectively in disability support
CHCDIS012	Support community participation and social inclusion

Payment Information

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Up to 30% discount on your course fees when you pay a higher deposit.

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Take advantage of our 0% interest payment plans! You can pay your online course on a weekly or fortnightly instalment plan, whichever is more convenient to you.

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Our student Reviews

We always take care of our students and they are very happy. We have collected a few stories for you.

I recently completed my Diploma of Community Services with Kirana. I was incredibly impressed with the level of support I received from my teacher Wendy, who was a great help to me through every step of my study journey. As somebody who has worked in the industry for a few years, gaining this qualification allows me to take my career to the next level. I would recommend Kirana colleges to anybody to further their education.

Stephanie Vivian – Diploma of Community Services

Sheralyn was able to give me sound, useful advice when I was struggling balancing family/work and study. I really appreciate the fact that Sheralyn went above and beyond her duties in supporting and educating me through my Diploma, sometimes working early or late to have a conversation about a concept I was struggling with.

Chelsea East – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

From the get-go Kirana was wonderful. From all the online colleges I emailed, Kirana replied first. They were super easy to deal with and set up payments without trouble. The course was amazing. I learnt so much studying online, and the help I got from my trainers was prompt, easy to understand and friendly. The website is set out in a way that anything is easy to find and working through the course content was so simple. Thank you Kirana Colleges for all your help, and for setting me up in a career for life!

Matthew Musgrove – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

From the initial phone call with Kirana Colleges I knew that they would be the right choice and I was not disappointed. I appreciated the flexibility of a self-paced course that was provided for me, the learning materials were clear and to the point. Office staff, student support and my teacher were always available to answer any queries and help me out when I needed it. Thank you for making my experience so smooth!

Sabina Green – Certificate III in Individual Support

Studying online was totally new to me and quite a daunting prospect, but Kirana made it so easy. From initial contact, right through to the end, each person I dealt with in the organisation was extremely friendly, professional, and respectful.

I never felt like I was doing my course on my own. I always knew that I had support, with feedback to questions almost immediately every time.

I highly recommend Kirana Colleges to anyone looking into a qualification.

Rolene Van Der Westhuizen – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

I highly recommend Kirana for anyone wanting user friendly online learning and excellent course material. The communication and support from my trainer went beyond my expectations, I certainly didn’t feel as though I was studying alone.

Achieving my Diploma was an enjoyable and rewarding experience thanks to Kirana.

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