CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

Name: Certificate III in Individual Support
Price: <a href="#fees-and-scholarships">Free TAFE</a> No tuition fees for eligible students AUD

VU course code: CHC33021 | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

10 months full time

Delivery mode

Face to Face with eLearning

Fees

Free TAFE

No tuition fees for eligible students

Location

Werribee, Sunshine, Footscray Nicholson

Next start date

17 February 2025

Application closes

14 February 2025

View all start dates

Overview

Discover a meaningful career working in aged care or disability support by studying the Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33021 at Victoria University.

With a focus on practical skills and essential knowledge, this course equips you to work as a support or care worker in a variety of settings.

You can choose to specialise in ageing and/or disability.

Through classroom-based learning, e-learning and a practical work placement with support from our experienced, qualified trainers, you'll learn to:

provide individualised support, both physical and social
maintain personal care
recognise healthy body systems
work with diverse people
work safely, legally and ethically.

Whether you're starting out in the healthcare industry or looking to upskill, the Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33021 will provide you with the tools and experience you need to thrive in this fulfilling and in-demand profession. This course is also offered through Traineeship.

: This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for individuals' outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge and theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
: Victoria University has academic support programs and tailored resources designed to help you succeed in your studies.
Through workshops, mentoring, and study groups, we can help you with:
assignments and assessment tasks
maths skills
writing skills
English language
time management
study strategies.
We also have disability support services and counselling services available to all students.
: Victoria University believes in inclusivity, diversity and opportunity.
We have a strong history of community engagement, working with organisations in the region to develop programs that meet local needs. These partnerships benefit the communities around each of our campuses, and our students too.
By contributing to local projects, we can ensure your skills are well matched to opportunities in the region, and create networks for our students’ future employment.

This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Standard applicants must complete to determine suitability:
* Pre-training Review (PTR)
* Literacy and numeracy assessment

Traineeship applicants must complete to determine suitability:
* Pre-training Review (PTR)
* Literacy and numeracy assessment
* must be employed as an apprentice
* must have an active Epsilon number prior to commencing the course.

Practical Placement:
For employment and practical placement purposes, this vocational sector typically requires:
* a current and satisfactory Police Record Check
* a current and valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
* evidence of influenza vaccination
* evidence of COVID-19 vaccination (unless an exception applies):
- fully vaccinated if under 18 years old
- fully vaccinated (booster) if 18 years and over.
see here for further information: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/vaccination-for-healthcare-workers
The following are suggested sites you could visit to obtain these checks:
* Police Record Check - http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274
* NDIS Worker Screening Check - https://www.service.vic.gov.au/services/national-disability-insurance-scheme

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course.

Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

Special entry programs

Special admission programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Learn more about special entry programs

VU Early Entry

If you're currently in Year 11 or 12, our exclusive VU Early Entry program comes with a Conditional Offer to the course of your choosing*, a personalised course plan, special events, exclusive discounts and access to one-on-one course advice.

*Conditions apply.

Learn more about VU Early Entry

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

Victoria University currently offers the following specialisation(s):

Ageing;
Disability; and
Ageing and Disability.

Specialisation - Ageing

To be awarded the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), a student must successfully complete fifteen (15) units, comprising of:

nine (9) core units, and;
six (6) elective units, of which:

all Group A electives must be selected; and
remaining electives can be selected from Groups A, B or C.

Specialisation - Disability

To be awarded the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), a student must successfully complete fifteen (15) units, comprising of:

nine (9) core units, and;
six (6) elective units, of which:

all Group B electives must be selected; and
remaining electives can be selected from Groups A, B or C.

Specialisation - Ageing and Disability

To be awarded the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability), a student must successfully complete fifteen (15) units, comprising of:

nine (9) core units, and;
six (6) elective units, of which:

all Group A and Group B electives must be selected.

Units

Fees & scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer.

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, care and support workers follow individualised plans to provide support to people who require assistance due to age, disability or other reasons.

Following the Certificate III in Individual Support, you could look apply for a role as:

care assistant
care worker
personal care assistant
residential care worker
support worker
disability support worker.

VU stories

Two people standing outside and smiling at camera. One wearing a blue Victoria University shirt, the other wearing a dark Northern Health shirt.

Set up for success

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115

"I liked the way VU went about their teaching methods. The teachers were really friendly and open in sharing their knowledge, and the friendships between students and teachers were really special."

Matthew's story