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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) Traineeship

Fee-Free Training for Eligible Under 25s
Complete your Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability) through a paid traineeship and gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.

Course Overview

A traineeship in Individual Support gives you the opportunity to build real skills while working in a caring, person‑centred role. You’ll gain hands‑on experience every day in your workplace while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

Your learning is woven into your normal work duties. You’ll complete a combination of written assessments, quizzes, case studies, practical demonstrations, workplace observations, and competency‑based activities designed to reflect the real support you provide on the job.

Your trainer will visit you in the workplace to guide your learning and help you develop the confidence and capability needed for quality care.

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  • Entry requirements
  • Units included
  • What You'll Learn

Both the employer and trainee must meet certain requirements.

For the trainee

  • A suitable digital device (tablet, laptop or computer) to access training materials and submit assessments
  • Trainees may be required to hold one or more of the following: National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
  • Trainees must have, or be willing to obtain, a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before enrolment is finalised

For the employer

  • Be willing to take on the trainee in paid employment
  • Work with an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP) to establish the Training Contract
  • Support the trainee to participate in training and workplace learning activities
  • Participate in developing the Training Plan with the RTO and trainee

Core Units

CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care

AGEING specialisation units included

CHCAGE011
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013
Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003
Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Other Units also included

CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
CHCAOD001
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

Choose one of the following electives:

CHCAGE007
Recognise and report risk of falls
CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family

  • Person-centred support practices
  • Supporting independence and wellbeing
  • Working effectively in aged care
  • Supporting people living with dementia
  • Palliative care approaches
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Legal and ethical practice
  • Communication and teamwork
  • Mental health support
  • Workplace health and safety

Qualification Details

  • Course Code: CHC33021
  • Qualification: Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
  • RTO Code: 0115
  • Nationally Recognised Training

At a Glance

  • 12 months full time or 2 years part time
  • Learn on the job
  • Trainer workplace visits
  • Online components
  • Units of Competency: 15
  • Core Units: 9
  • Elective Units: 6

  • Fee For Service Cost
  • Eligibility for funding assistance

Not Eligible for Funding?

Please contact us.

Email training@impact.org.au or call 07 4153 4233.

Funding available for eligible students. Eligibility criteria apply.

Maximum cost: $1504 | Partial fee exemption cost: $601.60

Contact IMPACT Community Services to discuss your eligibility.

Email training@impact.org.au or call 07 4153 4233

Ready to take the next step?

Submit an expression of interest and the Training Services team will help you understand course options, eligibility and next steps.

Get in touch now!

Funding & Fees

Funding options may be available for eligible students. Course fees and co-contribution fees vary depending on the course, funding program and student circumstances.

Need help understanding funding options?

Our Training Team can help with course information, funding eligibility, student support services, enrolment enquiries, training records, complaints and appeals.

Phone: (07) 4153 4233 || Email: training@impact.org.au

RTO Code: 0115

Nationally recognised training delivered by IMPACT Community Services RTO 0115.

IMPACT Community Services is a Skills Assure Supplier approved to deliver Queensland Government subsidised training.

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