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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) in Sorrento
Launch your career in the community services sector in Sorrento with the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support. This nationally accredited qualification is designed to transform you into a professional care worker, personal care assistant, or disability support worker, providing essential care within the Western Australian healthcare industry.
Our training program focuses on person-centred care, equipping you with the practical skills needed for safe manual handling, NDIS support, and individualised support strategies. By specialising in both Ageing Support and Disability Support, you will be prepared to work across residential aged care, disability service providers, and home care environments.
Graduates of the Certificate III in Individual Support can pursue various care roles, including:
- Aged Care Support Worker
- Personal Care Support Worker / Assistant
- Home Care Worker
- Disability Care Worker
- Community Care Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Home Care Assistant
- Home Care Assistant
- Respite Care Worker
- Disability Care Worker
With this qualification, you can work across both the aged care and disability services sectors in Western Australia.
Training Location
Training for Sorrento residents is delivered at our nearby Skills Centre: Unit 2/22 Winton Rd, Joondalup WA 6027 (A convenient commute from Sorrento, located a 10-minute walk from Joondalup Train Station and easily accessible via the Mitchell Freeway with ample free parking).
Delivery & Duration
- Mode: A blend of face-to-face classroom learning, virtual sessions, and a mandatory practical placement.
- Duration: Approximately 15 weeks of classroom delivery.
- Work Placement: 160 hours (4 weeks) of hands-on experience in a registered aged care or disability facility.
- Schedule: Classes run Monday to Thursday, from 9am to 5pm.
- Flexibility: Rolling intakes allow you to start almost immediately. Students may take up to 12 months to satisfy all requirements.
Your work placement is organised by our team, ensuring you gain critical real-world experience as a care worker in a professional setting.
Course Units
To achieve the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, students must complete 15 units of competency:
Core:
- 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
- CHCDIV001 Work with Diverse People
- CHCLEG001 Work Legally and Ethically
- HLTINF006 Apply Basic Principles and Practices of Infection Prevention and Control
- HLTWHS002 Follow Safe Work Practices for Direct Client Care
Elective:
- 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
- CHCDIS012 Support Community Participation and Social Inclusion
- CHCDIS020 Work Effectively in Disability Support
Enrolment Requirements
There are no formal academic prerequisites for this individual support course. However, students must demonstrate Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) at ACSF Level 3 via a short assessment.
Before starting your work placement, you must provide:
- National Police Clearance
- Working with Children Check
- Updated Immunisation Record with all COVID as well as flu vaccinations
- NDIS Screening check (This is a requirement from aged care facilities even if you are only doing the ageing stream)
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Hand Hygiene Certificate
- NDIS Orientation module
- Infection Control Certificate
- Working with Children Check
Resources Provided
Students receive all necessary materials to succeed in their Certificate III, including:
- Learner guides for Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)
- Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing) CHC Community Training Package
- Relevant OH&S legislation and documentation and equipment
- Relevant Policies and Procedures
- Relevant workplace equipment
- OH&S and safe work practice materials
- Access to an appropriate workplace for completion of on-the-job assessments
- Assessment tools
- Learner Guide
Work Placement
Completion of 160 hours of supervised work placement is a mandatory requirement. This phase is vital for building real-world competency as a disability support worker or personal care assistant, allowing you to apply person-centred care in a professional environment.
Course Fees & Payment Options
- Eligible Students: Sorrento residents who are Australian citizens or permanent residents may qualify for fee-free or government-subsidised training through Skills WA.
- Full Fee: $3,000 for students not eligible for government funding.
- Payment Plans: A $1,200 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place. The remaining balance can be managed via a flexible payment plan, provided the full amount is paid prior to your work placement beginning.
Student who are not eligible for any government subsidies can still enrol and complete the course by paying $3,000. A $1200 (non-refundable) deposit is required to secure a place of study. The balance of tuition fee can be spread out on a payment plan. The tuition fee amount should be paid in full prior to starting the Work Placement.
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