Entry Requirements
Entry requirements apply.
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Overview
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) qualification focuses on how to follow an individualised plan and provide person-centred support. To carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of daily living for people in an aged and disability care setting.
ARC Entry Requirements
ARC Training’s entry requirements differ depending on what type of student you are:
- General Public – Any member of the public that meets the General ARC Training entry requirements.
- Existing Workers – Individuals who are currently employed in the industry.
General Public
To be eligible for this course as a General Public student entrant, you must be:
- Must be old enough to acquire:
- National Police Check;
- NDIS Worker Screening Check; and
- Blue Card/Yellow Card (QLD Students only); or
- Working with Children Check in NSW or equivalent as per state requirement (only if required by the workplace) – see more
- Have completed Year 10 or equivalent; or
- currently working; or
- work experience in a care related role in the Community and Health sector; and
- Complete a Learning, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment;
- Provide a USI;
- Be physically fit to be able to assist clients (lifting/bending may be required);
- Be able to attend work placement and provide the below:
- National Police Check;
- NDIS Worker Screening Check;
- Vaccination Card;
- COVID-19 Vaccination (including booster); and
- Blue Card/Yellow Card (QLD Students only); or
- Working with Children Check in NSW or equivalent as per state requirement (only if required by the workplace) – see more
- Have access to black work trousers, enclosed black leather, or rubber shoes for work placement; and
- Have basic computing skills.
Existing Workers
To be eligible for this course as a Existing Worker student entrant, you must be:
- Must be an Existing Worker;
- Must be old enough to acquire:
- National Police Check;
- NDIS Worker Screening Check; and
- Blue Card/Yellow Card (QLD Students only); or
- Working with Children Check in NSW or equivalent as per state requirement (only if required by the workplace) – see more
- Have completed Year 10 or equivalent;
- Complete a Learning, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment;
- Provide a USI;
- Be physically fit to be able to assist clients (lifting/bending may be required);
- Be able to attend work placement and provide the below:
- National Police Check;
- NDIS Worker Screening Check;
- Vaccination Card;
- COVID-19 Vaccination (including booster); and
- Blue Card/Yellow Card (QLD Students only); or
- Working with Children Check in NSW or equivalent as per state requirement (only if required by the workplace) – see more
- Have access to black work trousers, enclosed black leather, or rubber shoes for work placement;
- Have access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone device with up to date software and a stable internet connection; and
- Have basic or reasonable computing skills.
This qualification opened doors for me in ways I couldn’t have imagined when I started. Thank you ARC Training and especially my trainer Julie – you were amazing. I can’t wait to get started on my Cert 4 with ARC.
Possible Job Roles
At the beginning of your career? Or are you looking for a career change? The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) qualification could lead to employment in a position such as:
Aged Care Worker
Disability Support Worker
Assistant in Nursing
Personal Care Assistant
ARC Training does not guarantee successful completion of this course or guarantee employment.
Duration and Mode of Delivery
This course can be delivered via a Digital Classroom or flexible program of classroom training and self-paced learning activities. Students have up to 12 months to complete the course, including 18-26 weeks’ training program and self-directed learning (General Public); or approximately 43 weeks training program and self-directed learning (Existing Workers).
Please be advised that some assessments may be conducted in a simulated environment. If you are not an existing worker in the industry, the current simulation locations are Parramatta (NSW) and Wollongong (NSW).
This course also includes a work placement component (120 hours; approximately 40 hours per week) at a care facility that must be completed in order to be awarded your qualification.
Training and Assessment Activities
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) assessment methods may include but are not limited to:
- Short answers, projects, reports, demo / role-play, portfolio.
- Work placement assessment.
In addition to the assessment methods above, students are required to commit to participating in self-directed learning throughout the duration of their studies.
Qualification Structure
There are fifteen (15) units of competency to complete, comprising of nine (9) core units and six (6) elective units of competency. Please see below for our standard CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) program.
One of our ARC representatives will be happy to discuss unit selection, recognition of prior learning and credit transfer.
CORE | |
UNIT CODE |
UNIT TITLE |
| CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
Ageing Elective | |
UNIT CODE |
UNIT TITLE |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
Disability Elective | |
UNIT CODE |
UNIT TITLE |
| CHCDIS011 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
| CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support |
Support Services
Students will be provided the following support services:
- LLN support
- Career counselling
- Tutorials
- Assessment support
- Referral to personal counselling.
Good News Story:
Velma is a fantastic example of a student who thrived professionally through an ARC Training course. She’s been a widow for 20 years so recently sold her family home and moved into a lifestyle village. With a lot of time on her hands, she decided to volunteer in a palliative care setting. Originally, Velma was just going to do some volunteer work, but she saw an ad for ARC’s CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing and decided to do the course to obtain solid training.
Throughout the course, Velma felt welcomed and encouraged by both her trainer and her classmates. The demographics of her class were quite varied, yet she never felt like anyone was treated any differently. Even after the course finished, Velma still catches up with some of her old classmates and considers them friends.
Velma cannot speak highly enough of her trainer Linda Robertson. She found Linda incredibly accommodating of the entire cohort and everyone was on equal footing no matter their background. Velma looked forward to each week’s content and states that Linda was ‘an asset to anything!’
When her course finished, Velma completed her placement hours and put her name down to work for a renowned senior care facility, Home Instead! At 71 years old, Velma is enjoying a career path she never thought possible and is enjoying doing something different every day!
I did my certificate through ARC’s digital classes because as a stay at home mum, it really fit into my lifestyle. I was able to study when I wanted, where I wanted. I honestly don’t think I would have been able to get my qualification if it wasn’t for online classes.
Course Cost
Government funding may be available for eligible participants in ACT, NSW, SA and QLD, please see links below. If you are not eligible for government funding the course can be delivered as a Fee for Service program. Please contact 1300 793 146 for more information. To see our Refund Policy, please click here.
Please note: ARC Training will not collect prepaid fees from students in excess of $1500.00
NSW Government Subsidy
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Student Fees Payable:
Fee Exempt: $ 0 | First Qualification: $ 1,450.00 | Second/further Qualification: $ 1,750.00
Traineeship Fees Payable:
Fee Exempt: $ 0
QLD Government Subsidy
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Student Fees Payable:
Non-Concession $30.00 | Concession $15.00
Traineeship Fees Payable:
Student Contribution Fee $1,504.00 | Student Contribution Fee – Partial Exemption $601.60 | Fee Free Apprenticeships for under 25’s $0.00
ACT Government Subsidy
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Student Fees Payable:
Not funded, Fee for Service price applies
Traineeship Fees Payable:
New Worker $350.00 | Existing Worker $350.00
SA Government Subsidy
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Student Fees Payable:
Qualification Price: $470.00
Traineeship Fees Payable:
Qualification Price: $470.00
Fee For Service
Student Fees Payable: $6,930.00
ARC Training can organise a payment plan with you to cover the cost of the course. Please contact 1300 793 146 for more information.
Policies, Terms & Conditions
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