Certificate III in Individual Support

General Entry Requirements

All applicants seeking to enrol at the Victorian International Institute of Technical Education (VIITE) must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

Age Requirement:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.
English Language Proficiency (International Students)

International students must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:

IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
Education in English: Evidence of at least 5 years of study in an English-speaking country.
Previous Study in Australia: Completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) within the last 2 years.
Other English Language Tests: Equivalent scores in recognised tests such as PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge English. Results must also be within 2 years from the test date.
To verify equivalency to an IELTS score of 6.0, use the comparison tools provided at: Compare IELTS Scores

Numeracy Skills Requirement

Applicants must also satisfy the course-specific numeracy requirements, which may be assessed through:

A language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test conducted by VIITE, or
Equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating sufficient numeracy competence.
Course-Specific Requirements

Some courses may have additional requirements, such as:

Work placement prerequisites (e.g. police checks, vaccinations, working with children checks).
Physical capacity to complete tasks specific to the industry (e.g. for cookery, healthcare, or construction courses).
Portfolio submission, interview assessment, or prior program completion may be required for selected courses or specific qualifications.
Additional Requirements:
Before commencing work placement, learners are required to provide:
A Federal Police Check (name check), no more than 6 months
An NDIS Worker Screening Check when required
Evidence of up-to-date vaccination as required
Applicants must be physically capable of doing general lifting and be prepared to be on their feet for long stretches of time.

his qualification opens doors to careers in ageing and disability services. With a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, you’ll be equipped to provide person-centred support to people in residential care, aged care facilities, or private homes, offering essential welfare support and emotional care to those who require support due to ageing or disability.

Disability Support Worker
Home Care Assistant
Community Care Worker
Residential Support Worker
NDIS Support Worker