RTO Code 52875 – Accredited Aged Care & Disability Support Courses in Perth
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) – Perth
Introduction
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support Perth at Job Skills Training Academy is designed for individuals seeking a career in aged care support or disability support. This nationally recognised qualification is essential for becoming a care worker, personal care assistant, or disability support worker.
Our individual support course provides hands-on training in areas such as personal care, assisting with mobility, safe work practices, and person-centred support. You will gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviour required to confidently enter the healthcare and community services industry.
This qualification offers dual specialisations in ageing support and disability support, opening pathways to rewarding roles across aged care facilities, disability services, and home care settings.
Graduates of the Certificate III in Individual Support can pursue roles such as:
- 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 Perth and beyond.
Training Location
Training is delivered at our Skills Centre:
Unit 2/22 Winton Rd, Joondalup WA 6027
(10-minute walk from Joondalup Train Station, close to Mitchell Freeway – Hodges Drive Exit, with ample parking available).
Delivery & Duration
- Mode: Classroom and virtual learning, plus practical placement.
- Duration: Approximately 16 weeks for the morning class and 27 weeks for the evening class.
- Work Placement: 120 hours (3 weeks) in a registered aged care or disability care facility
- Schedule: Classes run Monday to Thursday, 9am – 5pm.
- Flexibility: Rolling intakes allow you to start almost anytime. Students may take up to 12 months to complete.
Your practical placement will be organised by Job Skills Training Academy and is a key part of building your real-world skills as a care worker.
Course Units
To achieve the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, students must complete 15 units:
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 prerequisites for this individual support course. However, students must demonstrate Language, Literacy and Numeracy (ACSF Level 3) via a short LLN test.
You will also need to provide the following before commencing work placement:
- 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
These requirements are standard for disability support workers and aged care support workers across Perth.
Resources Provided
- 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
Students must complete 120 hours of supervised practical placement in an aged care or disability facility to gain competency. This placement provides essential real-world experience as a personal care worker, care assistant, or disability support worker.
Course Fees & Payment Options
- Eligible Students: Australian citizens, permanent residents, and some visa holders may qualify for fee-free or government-subsidised training through Skills WA.
- Full Fee: $3,000 for students not eligible for subsidies.
- $1200 deposit required, inclusive of non-refundable administration fee of $200
- Flexible payment options are available for the balance
- Tuition must be paid in full before commencing placement
Students who are not eligible for any government subsidies can still enrol and complete the course by paying $3,000. A $1200 deposit, inclusive of a non-refundable administration fee of $200, is required to secure a place of study. The balance of the 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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