Certificate III in Individual Support

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) equips you with the skills to provide person-centred care for older people at home, in the community, or in residential aged care, and for people living with disability. You will learn to deliver physical, social, and emotional support, work collaboratively with nurses, healthcare workers, case managers, and NDIS providers, and follow COVID-safe infection control practices. The course includes four weeks of work placement with industry partners, giving hands-on experience and preparing you for a career in aged care, disability support, or healthcare services.

At Holmesglen, students learn to provide person-centred support for older people and individuals living with disabilities, covering practical skills such as assisting with daily care, communication, teamwork, and COVID-safe infection control practices. Students gain hands-on experience through a four-week industry placement split into two 2-week blocks (an Ageing block and a Disability block) with leading healthcare and NDIS providers. Classes run three days per week for 15 weeks (9.30am-4.00pm at the Chadstone campus), followed by the placement, for a total program length of 19 weeks, plus additional online learning tasks. To gain the qualification, students complete 9 core units and 6 elective units, with previously completed eligible units able to count toward the program.