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CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) (SA and WA)

Study Method Blended
Provider Open Colleges School of Health
Start Date Enrol anytime
Open Colleges School of Health
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Course overview

The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) prepares you to work across two essential areas of the care sector—aged care and disability support. This dual qualification builds practical skills and compassionate approaches to deliver person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Training combines self-paced study, hands-on workshops, and industry placement to give you real-world experience and job readiness in a growing sector of the healthcare industry.

Why choose this course?

  • Learn from experienced trainers with real-world expertise in disability care
  • Enjoy the flexibility of blended learning, with a mix of self-paced study and on-campus support
  • Build confidence through hands-on workshops and industry placement experience
  • Develop the skills to support people with disability with dignity and respect
  • Graduate job-ready with practical skills and strong connections to the disability sector
  • Pathway to further study in community services, aged care, or nursing

If you’re passionate about making a difference, this course is your pathway to a rewarding and impactful career in disability support.

Campus Locations

Job outcomes

  • Aged Care Worker
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Residential Support Worker
  • Home Care Assistant
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Support Worker (NDIS Provider)
  • Lifestyle Support Worker

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Study method

  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

  • South Australia
  • Western Australia

Duration study load

South Australia
28 weeks including Practical Experience Placement and holiday breaks. Two (2) days of campus based attendance.

Western Australia
28 weeks including Practical Experience Placement and holiday breaks. Three (3) days of campus based attendance.

Delivery

A combination of flexible delivery modes, including online, classroom-based (face-to-face training), self-directed learning, and practical ‘hands-on’ clinical skills.

The delivery schedule consists of two full days of attendance on campus per week for facilitated education sessions with your educator and practical sessions in our skills lab.

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for the CHC33021 CIII in Individual Support course at School of Health are as follows.

You will need to:

  • Be 16 years of age or over (not currently enrolled in school) AND
  • Be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or have a permanent humanitarian visa or certain temporary visas with study rights AND
  • Reside in South Australia or Western Australia AND
  • Complete an online assessment to test your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills OR Reading, Numeracy and Writing (RNW) skills against the standard levels of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). Assessments are state based and may require campus attendance for completion AND
  • Be able to provide an unencumbered National Police Clearance
  • Be physically fit to meet the demands of manual handling skills, course mandatory requirements and for future employment

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Work placement

As part of the course, you will be required to complete compulsory Professional Experience Placements (PEP) which will be undertaken across both aged care and disability support settings.

These placements are essential to your development, allowing you to apply classroom knowledge in real-world environments while working alongside experienced care professionals. You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience in providing person-centred care, supporting clients with daily living, mobility, and overall well-being. Our placement team will assist in coordinating your placement to ensure you are well-prepared and supported every step of the way.

During the compulsory PEP, you will be rostered according to standard industry shifts. The following shifts are provided as examples only as shift times can vary between facilities:

  • Early 7:00am to 3:30pm / 6:30am to 2:00pm
  • Late 1:00pm to 9:30pm / 1:30pm to 10:00pm
  • Night 9:00pm to 7:30am / 9:30pm to 7:00am

Placement prerequisites:

  • A clear and unencumbered Criminal History check (refer to Criminal History Check in your Course Guide)
  • A current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) as per your course timetable (refer to First Aid Requirements in you Course Guide)
  • A Certificate of Completion for the Manual Handling Workshop as per your course timetable OR a Statement of Attainment for HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely (refer to Manual Handling Requirements in your Course Guide)
  • Satisfactory completion of COVID-19 online learning modules in accordance with State Health Department requirements (refer to COVID-19 Risk Management Requirements in your Course Guide)
  • A self-declaration that you are fit to undertake the role of a nursing student including but not limited to your ability to meet the core skill requirements of an Enrolled Nurse (refer to Inherent Requirements in your Course Guide). Access to and participation in PEP will require medical clearance where these requirements cannot be met for reasons of illness, surgery, injury, or other physical impairment

Recognition of prior learning

  • We offer all students the opportunity to apply for RPL. It is important to note that RPL is not guaranteed, and you will need to provide sufficient evidence to be assessed against the current competency(ies) listed in the CIII in Individual Support course
  • You can apply for RPL at any time during the course of study; however, this needs to be undertaken before commencing the unit(s) of competency for which you are applying for RPL

Assessment

  • Case studies
  • Knowledge tests
  • Oral assessments
  • Practical skills assessments
  • Role plays
  • Third party evidence
  • Written assessments

Additional information

  • This qualification is delivered and assessed by YourLife Health & Learning Inc t/a School of Health (Provider number: 40049)
  • The testamur will be issued by YourLife Health & Learning Inc t/a School of Health

Intakes

South Australia

  • October 2025 – enrolment cut-off 7th of October 2025 (Tuesday and Wednesday campus attendance)

Western Australia

  • September 2025 – enrolment cut-off 24rd of September 2025 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday campus attendance)

Subjects

Course Units
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCCS031Provide individual support
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strength-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion

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Payment options

The following payment options are available for this course:

  • Self-funding
  • State-based subsidised training (Western Australia only)

Information on tuition fees and subsidised training are available upon enquiry with the School (eligibility criteria apply).

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About Open Colleges School of Health

Established in 2001, the School of Health has been committed to developing skilled and compassionate enrolled nurses and individual support care workers. With a strong focus on practical, hands-on training, our graduates are highly regarded and in demand across the industry. At our state-of-the-art campuses, students learn from experienced nurses and clinical specialists, gaining the expertise and confidence needed to excel in real-world healthcare settings.

Our nationally recognised courses in health and community care combine online and on-campus study with practical training though industry placements. These blended courses provide you with the flexibility of online study, while also allowing you to build your knowledge, confidence and hands-on skills to deliver exceptional care to patients and clients.

Currently, we offer blended learning at our South Australia and Western Australia campuses.

YourLife Health & Learning Inc t/a School of Health is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Number: 40049)

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