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
Course Fees
Traineeship
$1,496.00
Fee for Service
$4,000.00