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CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) (Traineeship)

Kickstart a Career Helping Others

Course Duration

15 months in the form of a traineeship

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face classroom-based delivery mode

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is designed to give you the practical skills and compassionate mindset needed to provide quality care and support to people who need it most. This qualification focuses on delivering person-centred support—a tailored approach that respects the preferences, needs, and values of individuals receiving care.

Over the duration of the course, you’ll develop the core competencies required to work confidently and responsibly in the aged care sector. 

Under the Skills Assure program, you may be eligible for government funding.

Learn more about the Skills Assure program by clicking below

 

Course Overview

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) equips you with the essential skills, knowledge, and empathy needed to support older Australians in residential, community, or home settings.

With a strong focus on person-centred care, this course prepares you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of elderly individuals—promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing in every interaction.

Through a combination of theory, practical workshops, and hands-on work placement, you will learn how to:

Personalised Care Planning

Empowerment and Communication

Working with Diverse People

Supporting Daily Living Activities

Health and Safety Practices

Legal and Ethical Frameworks

Delivery

The Ashley Institute of Training has been approved to deliver a range of qualifications face-to-face, online, or blended. We also deliver our qualifications all across Queensland. For upcoming dates and locations. contact us for more information.

Brisbane

Cairns

Central Queensland

Sunshine Coast

Darling Downs – Maranoa

Gold Coast

Ipswich

Logan – Beaudesert

Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday

Moreton Bay – North

Moreton Bay – South

Entry Criteria

Applicants must complete the following to determine suitability:       

  • Suitability Review (SDR)
  • Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment

Government Funding

Skills Assure

We are a proud Skills Assure Provider. Under the Skills Assure program funded by the Queensland Government, eligible students can access subsidised training through the Certificate III Guarantee program.

For more information. visit QLD Government Website.

Australia’s aged care industry is one of the country’s fastest-growing sectors, driven by an ageing population and increasing demand for compassionate, qualified support workers. Aged care professionals play a vital role in helping older Australians maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life—whether in residential facilities, home care, or community settings.

Roles available include:

Aged Care Worker

Personal Care Worker

Residential Care Workers

Respite Care Worker

Units of Study

To be awarded the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), 15 units must be completed consisting of:

  • 9 core units
  • 6 elective units
CHC33021 Units

Course Fees

Traineeship

$1,496.00

Fee for Service

$4,000.00

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

If the RPL application is successful, you will be given credits towards your course (meaning you may not have to complete all the units to gain this qualification).

Further Study Options

Pathways

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Begin your pathway to a rewarding career​