CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support​

Care. Support. Succeed.
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Quick Facts

Duration

40 weeks (including 4 weeks of holidays)

Delivery Mode

Face to Face

Intake

Monthly

Location

Melbourne

Tution Fee

$12,000

Material Fee

$500

Why Choose This Course?

Advance Your Support Career

Provide person-centred support to individuals with disabilities, assisting with daily living, community participation, and promoting independence.

Develop Specialist Disability Skills

Take on greater responsibility in coordinating care, mentoring team members, and supporting complex client needs.

Lead with Confidence and Care

Work within community organisations delivering structured programs that enhance social inclusion and wellbeing.

Why Study at Gradskill?

Find your reason to be with us

Experienced Trainers

Trainers with extensive industry experience to take your skills to the next level.

Supportive Environment

Supportive environment to maximize your confidence and performance in your classes.

Practical Training

Hands-on training to ensure practical, industry-relevant experience throughout.

Pathway to Success

Dedicated career pathways to advance your future in the hospitality industry.

Career Outcomes

Disability Support Worker

Provide person-centred support to individuals with disabilities, assisting with daily living, community participation, and promoting independence.

Senior Support Worker

Take on greater responsibility in coordinating care, mentoring team members, and supporting complex client needs.

Community Support Officer

Work within community organisations delivering structured programs that enhance social inclusion and wellbeing.

Team Leader

Supervise support staff, contribute to care planning, and ensure services are delivered in line with organisational standards and client goals.

Course Structure

Unit Name Core / Elective
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support Core
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support Core
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing Core
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems Core
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services Core
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Core
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically Core
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control Core
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care Core
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia Elective (Group A)
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care Elective (Group A)
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach Elective (Group A)
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach Elective (Group B)
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion Elective (Group B)
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support Elective (Group B)

Entry Requirements

All International students must meet the following entry requirements:

International students must be 18 years of age or above at the time of their course commencement at Gradskill College Australia.

To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed an Australian equivalent of Year 12 or higher.

International students must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum score of:

  • IELTS overall band of 0 (Academic), or
  • PTE (Pearson Test of English) 47; or equivalent.

The test must have been taken no more than two years before you apply for Gradskill College Australia courses.

Alternatively, students can provide evidence that:

  1. they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States, or
  2. within two years of their application, they have successfully completed a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate III or higher level qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework in Australia, or
  3. Successful completion of an English Placement Test

All students must undertake a pre-training review conducted before the enrolment. Pre-training Review allows Gradskill College Australia to identify students training needs and their suitability into the course. Through this review, student can demonstrate that they have necessary skills to successfully complete the course. This review can be undertaken by completing a questionnaire and/or via an interview with a designated Gradskill College Australia staff. The review also helps to assess oral communication skills of the student as well as any special need.

Prior to the commencement of the course, all students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) assessment to identify any learning needs, digital proficiency and support required. Expected outcome in LLND assessment is ACSF Level 3.

If students do not meet English and LLN requirements, students will be provided with appropriate strategies to assist them with their learning including:

  • Flexible scheduling and delivery of training and assessment
  • Providing the student with extra language/LLN assistance during class time; or
  • Advising students to enrol in a language and literacy course to develop his or her skills to an appropriate standard, eg ELICOS
  • (See LLND support in Student Support Section)

All student enrolling in this course must have basic computer skills including use of internet, email and word processor. All students must have access to an operating computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone with internet as well as access to Office 365 (or similar program) and PDF reader to all classes. These costs are not included in their course fees.

Students enrolled in CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support are required to undertake 120 hours of work placement in an approved and regulated aged care facilities as part of their course. Prior to the start of Work Placement, student must be able to obtain a satisfactory and valid National Police clearance and NDIS Clearance.