CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Traineeship)

Learn to provide care for individuals who require assistance due to ageing or disability

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Fees & Funding

QLD Fee for Service: $3,199
Career Start Funding & payment plans available

Duration

12–24 months

Study mode

Face-to-Face/
Workplace based

Location

Queensland

Your industry career prospects

91.1%

Of graduates were satisfied with their training

70.7%

Of graduates experienced an improvement in their work status

Course information

Our CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Traineeship) is designed for those passionate about the care industry and ready to learn while working in a real-world environment supporting individuals with ageing or disability needs. Through the completion of this traineeship, students develop the relevant factual, technical, theoretical, and practical skills required to provide high-quality, person-centred support in the workplace.

This entry-level qualification offers hands-on experience alongside structured learning, giving graduates a strong understanding of the role of a care worker across community and residential settings.
Graduates are equipped to deliver personalised support that enhances the well-being and quality of life of the people they care for.

Your career opportunities

Aged Care Worker
Support Worker
Nursing Assistant
Community Care Worker
Residential Care Worker
Client Assistant
Family Support Worker

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for the course include:

Completion of grade 10-12 or equivalent
Demonstrate a satisfactory level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) abilities.
Must be able to obtain a federal police check
Students require a mandatory influenza vaccine and may also need a COVID-19 vaccine to begin work placement.

Course Duration

The nominal duration of this traineeship is 12–24 months.

Actual completion time may vary and is determined by the approved Training Contract, learner progression, workplace opportunities, and any credit or recognition of prior learning granted.

Workplace Requirements

This qualification includes a minimum requirement of 120 hours of practical workplace experience.

For trainees undertaking this qualification under a registered traineeship, workplace evidence and hours completed as part of their employment may be used to satisfy this requirement, provided they meet the qualification and assessment requirements.

Students may still be required to provide evidence such as:

A current National Police Check
A valid First Aid Certificate (where required)
Any additional workplace compliance requirements requested by their employer or host organisation

Available Traineeship Streams

Core Units

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCCCS031 Provide Individualised Support

CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems

HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

CHCCCS040 Support independence and well-being

CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

Ageing Specialisation Elective Units

CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care

CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family

CHCCCS037 Visit client residence

CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion

Disability Specialisation Elective Units

CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion

CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family

CHCCCS037 Visit client residence

Ageing & Disability Dual Specialisation Electives (Home and Community Care)

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

Fees & Funding

QLD

Fee For Service – $3,199

Funded Concession/Priority Population Group: $605

Funded Non-Concession: $1,512

Eligible Free Apprenticeships Under 25s: $0

Eligible Queensland apprentices and trainees under 25 years of age may qualify for the Queensland Government’s Free Apprenticeships initiative, resulting in no student contribution fee being payable.

If you’d like to find out about our payment plans, please get in touch with one of our friendly Learning Consultants.

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