CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support
(Ageing and Disability)

The Certificate III in Individual Support provides individuals with the essential skills to support people in ageing and disability care. The course focuses on person-centred care, assisting clients with daily activities, and promoting independence and well-being. Graduates are equipped to work in roles such as Aged Care Worker or Disability Support Worker, providing high-quality care in residential, home, or community settings.

• Blended Delivery:

  The course is blended, offering a combination of online and in-person learning experiences. This format provides students with the flexibility to study at their own pace and convenience, while also incorporating face-to-face interactions and collaborative activities.

• Live classes by Australian educators are available:

  Students have access to pre-recorded lectures that are available 24/7, providing them with the freedom to study when it suits them best.

• Low fees with flexible payment plan options:

  IHNA’s Certificate III in Individual Support is comparatively affordable, and the institution offers flexible payment plans to make it accessible to a wider range of students.

• Duration of the Course:

  The students have to complete the course in a timeframe that suits their individual needs.

• Exclusive Study Groups:

  IHNA provides exclusive study groups for their students, allowing them to collaborate with their peers, share knowledge and support each other throughout the course.

• Unlimited support from academic team:

  IHNA’s academic team provides unlimited support to students throughout the course, clarification of concepts, and advice on how to progress in their studies.

15 units are required for award of this qualification including:

• 9 core units
• 6 elective units

CORE UNITS

CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCCCS041	Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS031	Provide individualised support
CHCCCS040	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS038	Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

ELECTIVES

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

Pathways from this course: Students may progress to higher level courses within and/or across the community/health sector such as:

• CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support
• HLT47321 – Certificate IV in Health Administration
• HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing
• HLT57715 – Diploma of Practice Management
• CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services
• Bachelor of Social Services
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Bachelor of Nursing

• Accommodation Support Worker
• Community care worker
• Care assistant
• Personal care assistant
• Care Service Employees
• Field Officer
• Personal care giver
• In Home Respite Worker
• Home care assistant
• Care worker
• Personal care worker
• Support worker

The total tuition cost for International students for the CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability):

Course Fees for Full-Fee Paying Students: $2,499

Pay Upfront and get offer price: $2,249

Melbourne Campus

Perth Campus

Sydney Campus

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• Perth
• Sydney
• Heidelberg
• Melbourne
• Brisbane

BLENDED

(Blended: online real time theory tutorials with on campus skills training in a simulation environment)

The course is provided through Blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 945 hours including theory, self-paced structured e-learning, simulation training and 120 hours of work-based training/ professional experience placement (PEP).

20 contact hours per week will be delivered through synchronised online learning which includes on-campus simulation based training / assessment.

Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do approximate 15 hours per week of unstructured self-learning.

The simulation training is for review of the learning activities, practicing communication, work-based skills, management skills and to undertake other assessments e.g. group presentation/individual presentation.

Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential component of some of the units of this qualification. Students will commence the 120 hours of placement (PEP) upon completing all theory assessments including simulation-based assessments (SBA). During the PEP, students will apply the required essential knowledge and skills to demonstrate competency for each unit of this qualification.

Each student will work in pairs with a buddy staff member under the supervision of the workplace supervisor at the PEP facility.

An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s progress during the PEP. All PEPs are arranged by IHNA. Students may arrange PEP by themselves if preferred, as agreed with and in consultation with, the course coordinator.

Note: Where a student breaches the PEP requirements as stated in the Entry Requirements, they could be excluded from their PEP. IHNA will not be responsible for any such exclusion.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

IHNA Admission Requirements

• 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course*#
• Successful completion of Plus Two or above qualification & basic computer skills.

*Mature age students (22+) may also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements.

# Students below 18 years of age should have consent from their parents prior to getting enrolment in any courses.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) Requirement

All students are required to complete IHNA’s LLND test to ensure their readiness for the course and are encouraged to have basic computer skills to enhance their learning experience.

Digital Literacy

• Should possess basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.
• Students should be in possession of their own laptops to facilitate the training and assessment.

Professional Experience Placement (PEP) Requirements:

• National Police Clearance (NCC) or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
• Required immunization
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Students must declare a disability or disorder (if any), or if they are on any medication which may require reasonable adjustments

IHNA highly recommends students to complete the immunisation process before the PEP start date as some facilities will not provide placement to students without Immunisation.

In the event that a student fails to meet the mentioned requirements, it may lead to exclusion from their practical placements, which could potentially result in an unsuccessful completion of the course.

Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:

• Knowledge Based Assessments (KBA)
• Simulation Based Assessments (SBA)
• Professional Experience Placement (PEP)

1. Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now” on the top right corner of the course page.
2. Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
3. Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you will be offered a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
4. Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more.
5. Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.

Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.