Home > Courses > Disability > Certificate III in Disability > Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (SA Only)
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (SA Only)

Study Method Blended
Provider Open Colleges School of Health
Start Date Enrol anytime
Open Colleges School of Health
In partnership with
Open Colleges

Two units FREE! Gain essential skills with HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Tasks Safely and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid — included at no extra cost!

No upfront fees to start your enrolment

Flexible payment options available

Course overview

The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge to support people living with disability in a variety of care settings.

With a focus on person-centred support, you’ll learn how to promote independence, wellbeing, and inclusion for individuals across a range of environments—from community care to residential settings.

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.

Job outcomes

  • Disability Support Worker

  • Support Worker (NDIS Provider)

  • Lifestyle Support Worker

  • In-Home Respite Worker

Want to see more job outcomes and how your future could change?

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

Duration study load

Kickstart your healthcare career with a flexible and supportive study model designed to fit around your life.

  • 27 weeks total – including Practical Experience Placement and holiday breaks

  • Campus learning – join us on campus two (2) days per week and learn directly from our expert trainers

  • Self-paced learning – 10–20 hours of independent study each week, supported by online learning materials and activities

  • Real-world experience – complete a 160-hour (4 week) placement organised by the School with our partnered host facilities

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 AND

  • Complete a Reading and Numeracy proficiency assessment on online 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

Find out more about the entry requirements for this course

Work placement

As part of the course, you will be required to complete compulsory Professional Experience Placements (PEP) which will be undertaken with one of our partnered disability care providers. These placements are a vital part of your learning experience, giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in real-world settings under the supervision of industry professionals.

You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience supporting individuals with disabilities, helping to build your confidence and competence in person-centred care.

Our placement team will assist in coordinating your placement to ensure you are well-prepared and supported every step of the way.

During your mandatory PEP, you will be rostered according to standard industry shifts that are beneficial to the Placement Provider and can be easily supervised. The following shifts are provided as examples only as shift times may vary between organisations, providers, and facilities:

  • Morning 7:00am to 3:30pm OR 6:30am to 2:00pm
  • Afternoon 1:00pm to 9:30pm OR 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Placement prerequisites:

  • A clear and unencumbered National Police certificate (refer to Workplace Clearances/ Checks in your Course Guide)
  • NDIS Workers Clearance (refer to Workplace Clearances/ Checks in your Course Guide)
  • Evidence of your seasonal Influenza (flu) and COVID 19 vaccinations (refer to Workplace Clearances/ Checks in your Course Guide)
  • Current HLTAID011 Provide first aid and current HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Statement of Attainment (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)
  • Evidence of satisfactory completion of NDIS New Worker Orientation online learning.
  • Evidence of satisfactory completion of Do Food Safely online learning.
  • Evidence of satisfactory completion of National Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI) online learning modules:
    • Basics of infection control in aged care
    • Hand hygiene hand dermatitis online module

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

  • August 2025 – enrolment cut-off 7th of August 2025 (Thursday and Friday campus attendance)
  • October 2025 – enrolment cut-off 16th of October 2025 (Thursday and Friday campus attendance)

Subjects

Course Units
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  • Apply a person-centred approach to minimise behaviours of concern
  • Review context of behaviours of concern
  • Provide positive behaviour support according to individualised behaviour support plan
  • Complete documentation
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  • Determine support needs
  • Provide support services
  • Monitor support activities
  • Complete reporting and documentation
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
  • Contribute to skills assessment
  • Assist with ongoing skills development according to individualised plan
  • Support incidental learning opportunities to enhance skills development
  • Complete documentation
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
  • Recognise and support individual differences
  • Promote independence
  • Support physical wellbeing
  • Support social, emotional and psychological wellbeing
CHCCCS031Provide individual support
  • Observe individuals
  • Manage conflict
  • Respond to behaviours of concern
  • Complete reporting requirements
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of older people
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCCCS036Support relationships with carer and family
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strength-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues

Want more information about the subjects for this course?

Payment options

The following payment options are available for this course:

South Australia: 

  • No upfront fees to start your course

  • Flexible payment options available

International Students: 

  • Limited time offers available (download a course guide to make an enquiry and one of our team will be in touch)

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

Find out more about the payment options for this course

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)

Want to know more about this course?
Complete the form and learn about:

  • Pricing and payment options
  • Start dates
  • Subjects
  • Study method
  • How to get help and contact information
  • Everything you need to know before enrolling!

Want to know more about this course?

Get your free course guide now! Complete this easy form and you'll receive a course guide and consultation from Open Colleges School of Health

This is a blended course so let's start with your postcode...

By submitting this enquiry I accept the "Privacy Policy" and "Terms of Use"

This provider is not currently accepting enquiries on this site from .

Would you like to view our range of Disability courses?

Yes

You are currently visiting our Australian website Training.com.au

Would you like to visit our New Zealand website instead?

Visit Training.co.nz