Individual Support Pathway

Kickstart your career in disability and aged care in just five weeks!

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Fees & Funding

Funding available

Duration

5 weeks

Study mode

On Campus

Location

South Australia

Your industry career prospects

135,000

Jobs added to the care sector in 2025-26 alone

212,000

Care worker shortage expected by 2050

Course information

The Individual Support pathway is your fast-track entry point into one of Australia’s most in-demand careers; aged care, disability, and community support.

In just 5 weeks, you’ll gain the essential skills and hands-on knowledge needed to start working in the industry. You don’t need to wait until you finish the full Certificate III – this government-funded program equips you with the foundation required to step straight into support roles, while keeping the option open to complete the full CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support later on.

You’ll learn how to provide safe, person-centred support across home, community, aged care, and disability settings. With these core units under your belt, you can begin working immediately, building experience and income while you continue (if you choose) to upskill into the full qualification.

Start your career in care in just 5 weeks.

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 Digital Literacy assessment (LLND) and Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) abilities.

Course Duration

This pathway takes just 5 weeks to complete.

Course Units

Overview

Our Individual Support pathway combines two nationally recognised skill sets, giving you over half of the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – all completed in one short program.

The units within each of the combined skillsets of the Individual Support Pathway are outlined in the drop-downs below.

CHCSS00133 - Induction to Disability Support Skill Set

CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

CHCSS00131 - Individual Support - Home and Community (Ageing) Skill Set

CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS037 Visit client residence
CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia

Fees and Funding

This pathway is government-funded in South Australia.

Total Student Contribution Fee: $337.50

Further Learning

This pathway gives you more than just skills – it’s your entry ticket into employment. In just 5 weeks, you’ll complete over half of the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support and be ready to step into work.

From there, we’ll support you every step of the way:

Start working straight away with the skills and units employers are already hiring for.
If you want to continue to the full Certificate III, you have two options:
1. Fast-track your study and complete the remaining units fee-for-service – contact us to learn more.
2. Step into a paid role – our Student Placement Officers will connect you with our industry partners to find a traineeship, where you can earn while you finish your qualification.

With our dedicated placement support and strong employer network, you won’t just train for a job – you’ll be supported end-to-end as you launch your new career.