CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)
Next intake
February 2025Location
Geelong City CampusWerribee Princes Campus
Workplace
Duration
Full-time: 8 MonthsPart-time: 12 Months
Werribee Princes Campus
Workplace
Part-time: 12 Months
Course description
Do you have an empathetic nature, good people skills and are looking for flexible work? A healthcare career could be for you.
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) prepares you for working with elderly and/or people living with disabilities in a community or residential setting. You will learn to communicate and work in health or community services, provide individualised support, recognise healthy body systems, work with diverse people, support independence and wellbeing, follow safe work practices and work legally and ethically.
Individual support has two specialisations, disability and ageing, in one. Students will gain both streams by studying this dual Certificate.
If you have an employer and are interested in a traineeship, contact us below.
Work placement/industry experience
120 hours of work placement is required in this course, organised by The Gordon. Students will complete placement over 3 weeks, 5 days per week. Hours will be from 7.00am - 3.00pm. Placement is not paid work and students will not receive payment for undertaking practical placement. A current police check is required. The uniform is navy blue scrub top, including black/navy pants/scrub pants and flat non-slip fully enclosed shoes. As per worker vaccination requirements, all applicants for this course must be triple vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 prior to undertaking placement which is a requirement for completion of this course. Students are also required to have an up to date Flu vaccination as well. Students are required to provide evidence of full vaccination status, including booster dose, as part of their placement documentation which is provided to placement facilities. Students that cannot provide valid evidence will not be able to complete placement and therefore unable to complete this course.
Possible career outcomes
- Personal care worker/assistant
- Direct care worker
- Disability support worker
- Home care worker
Applications & attendance
How to apply
- Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
- Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.
If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
| Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 February Geelong City Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025 |
Blended | Part Time Wed 5-8 pm online & Thurs 5-8 pm F2F | Apply |
| 2025 February Geelong City Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025 |
Class Day | Full Time Mon, Tue, Wed 9 am to 4 pm - 3 days/week | Apply |
| 2025 February Werribee Princes Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025 |
Class Day | Full Time Tue, Wed, Thu 9 am to 4 pm - 3 days/week | Apply |
| 2025 Full Year Workplace |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 15 Dec 2025 |
Workplace | Part Time |
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Entrance requirements
- Applicants are expected to have literacy skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3 and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Work placement requirements
- Students must provide a valid Working with Children Check and Police Check. If there is a Disclosure this must be discussed with the Facility and depending on the issue, the student may not be able to commence placement.
- Students must provide proof of Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination.
- All Disability Services require an NDIS clearance.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Units & assessments
| Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | HLTINF006 | 35 |
| Communicate and work in health or community services | CHCCOM005 | 30 |
| Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | CHCCCS038 | 120 |
| Follow safe work practices for direct client care | HLTWHS002 | 25 |
| Provide individualised support | CHCCCS031 | 100 |
| Recognise healthy body systems | CHCCCS041 | 80 |
| Support independence and wellbeing | CHCCCS040 | 80 |
| Work legally and ethically | CHCLEG001 | 55 |
| Work with diverse people | CHCDIV001 | 40 |
| Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach | CHCDIS011 | 40 |
| Deliver care services using a palliative approach | CHCPAL003 | 70 |
| Provide support to people living with dementia | CHCAGE011 | 80 |
| Support community participation and social inclusion | CHCDIS012 | 60 |
| Work effectively in aged care | CHCAGE013 | 65 |
| Work effectively in disability support | CHCDIS020 | 65 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Questioning
- Observations and practical demonstrations
- Product (reports, projects, role plays etc)
- Workplace evidence
Fees
This course is eligible for Free TAFE!
Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Tuition | AUD $0.88 | per hour | 945 | AUD $832.00 | AUD $8,550.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $4.39 | per hour | 945 | AUD $4,149.00 | AUD $8,550.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $11.13 | per hour | 945 | AUD $10,518.00 |
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resources | AUD $345.00 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Education Levy | AUD $141.75 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Administration | AUD $250.00 | Once | charged at enrolment | ||
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Which fee will I pay?
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Fee help
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Further study options
- HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.