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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Course Overview

Train face-to-face with industry professionals at IMPACT Community Services and build real-world skills in our fully equipped simulated ward environment. This nationally recognised Certificate III qualification builds your skills in providing person-centred support in community and/or residential settings for aging individuals.

You’ll complete practical assessments and 120 hours of vocational placement, giving you the experience and knowledge to grow your career in roles like personal care worker, aged care support worker, home care assistant, or residential aged care worker.

Career Pathways

  • Aged Care Worker
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Residential Care Assistant
  • Community Care Worker
  • Home Care Assistant
  • Support Worker
  • Accommodation Support Worker
  • In-Home Respite Worker
  • Care Services Employee
  • Entry requirements
  • Units included
  • What You'll Learn
  • Attend pre-enrolment information session and an interview
  • Have technology to access course materials and submit assessments
  • Hold or be eligible to obtain a National Police Check, an NDIS Screening Card, a Blue Card, and a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
  • All students are required to complete surveys during their course and within three months of completing or discontinuing the qualification

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

You will do 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

  • Study Area: Aged Care
  • Course delivery: Face to face
  • Delivery Address:
    108 Bargara Rd, Bundaberg
  • Course duration: 19 weeks
  • Vocational Placement: 120 Hours
  • Total Units: 15
  • Core Units: 9
  • Elective Units: 6

  • Fee For Service Cost
  • Eligibility for funding assistance

Not Eligible for Funding?

If you don't meet the eligibility requirements for available funding programs, please contact us. The full course cost is $3,150, and flexible payment plans can be arranged.

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

Funding available for eligible students. Eligibility criteria apply.

Contact IMPACT Community Services to discuss your eligibility.

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

Course details are subject to change. Applicants must attend pre-enrolment interview and confirm details before course commencement.

*Students who want to focus on working in community will complete CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family instead of CHCAGE007 Recognise and report risk of falls.

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.

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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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