Certificate III In Individual Support (Disability) | CHC33021

Aged Care and Individual Support
Bendigo City Campus

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Course Snapshot

Campus

Bendigo City Campus
	Code	CHC33021
	Length	7 months Traineeship: 12 - 18 months (Full time) 18 to 24 Months (Part time)
	Days	Thursday & Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm
	Delivery Mode	Blended - Internal and External
	Start Date	19/06/2025
	End Date	31/03/2026
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Certificate III in Individual Support

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If you have a passion for caring for people, want to work in one of the fastest growing industries in Australia, or simply want to learn how to care for older people or people living with a disability, our Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (CHC33021) course will help you achieve your goals.

We understand your passion for helping others. That's why we've created a course that supports and fosters your enthusiasm.

Caring for individuals requires you to be knowledgeable within a wide range of specialised areas. In 7 months, our course will prepare you for working under supervision in a disability support service, Home and Community care or with a diverse group of clients.

Traineeship: Over the 12 months of the Traineeship, you will learn while you are working in a disability service.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in disability support services and home and community care services who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.

Here are just a few things you will learn:

Promoting independence and wellbeing
Maintaining client’s personal care
Support people with disabilities
Supporting community participation and social inclusion
Understanding client needs

Upon completing our nationally accredited Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (CHC33021) you have the opportunity to work in a number of areas of your choice, including as a:

Disability support worker
Home and community care worker

Our course experts will be more than happy to answer any questions you have about our disability course.

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

How will I be assessed?

Logbook/Diary
Role Play
Presentation
Assignment
Project
Written test
Practical Assessment
Observation

What will I study?

Please see course module list in the Course Overview section.

Course Modules

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours	Scope
CHCCCS031	Provide individualised support (CHCCCS031)	100	Core
CHCCCS038	Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support (CHCCCS038)	120	Core
CHCCCS040	Support independence and wellbeing (CHCCCS040)	80	Core
CHCCCS041	Recognise healthy body systems (CHCCCS041)	80	Core
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)	30	Core
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)	40	Core
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)	55	Core
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (HLTINF006)	35	Core
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002)	25	Core
CHCCCS017	Provide loss and grief support (CHCCCS017)	55	Elective
CHCCCS044	Follow established person-centred behaviour supports (CHCCCS044)	60	Elective
CHCDIS011	Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach (CHCDIS011)	40	Elective
CHCDIS012	Support community participation and social inclusion (CHCDIS012)	60	Elective
CHCDIS013	Assist with communication using augmentative and alternative communication methods (CHCDIS013)	60	Elective
CHCDIS020	Work effectively in disability support (CHCDIS020)	65	Elective

Placement Details

To achieve this qualification, the student must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. Practical placement is undertaken as part of your studies.

Before you can start your practical placement, you will need to provide the following compulsory requirements:

Working with Children Check (Volunteer or Employee)
NDIS Worker Screening Check (Paid Check)
NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ Module
Resume

Other Info:

There are currently no COVID-19 or Flu vaccine requirements mandated by the government for disability support workers in Victoria. While no longer mandated, individual organisations will continue to have the choice to require their staff (which includes students) to be vaccinated.

Placement Duration

120 hours – 10hrs per week during Term 2 & Term 3

Traineeship: Placement hours are completed during the traineeship.

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Course Dates

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Campus Location	Start Date(s)	End Date(s)	Days and Time
Bendigo City Campus	19/06/2025	31/03/2026	Thursday & Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm
Bendigo City Campus	09/04/2025	13/04/2026	Wednesday 9.00am - 12.00pm

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Career Opportunities

Qualification Details

Employment Opportunities

This qualification may lead to a career working as a:

personal care worker in Residential Aged Care
personal care worker in Home and Community Care
personal care worker or disability support worker in disability services

Qualifications

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability (CHC33021). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

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Fees

Training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding.

Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

To you check your eligibility click here.

The fees listed below relate to 2025 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

This is a Free TAFE Course!!!

Even if you have studied a course at the same or higher level qualification, you could get your tuition for FREE! The below pricing table applies if you do not qualify for FREE TAFE.

*You may be entitled to free tuition fees for this course if you meet the eligibility criteria for the State Government’s FREE TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. It's important to know that you may incur other fees, such as materials fees, and you'll need to cover these costs yourself.

Tuition Fees

Enrolment type	Government Subsidised Indicative total tuition fee#	Concession Indicative total tuition fee#	Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee#
Standard	$4111.88	$822.38	$10524.47

Other Fees

Enrolment Type	Average course material fees	Average course consumable fees
Standard	$56.7	$147

#The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.

Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

Student Contact Hours

Total hours^	Indicative hours*	Government Subsidised $/SCH	Indigenous Concession $/SCH	Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee $/SCH
945	945	$4.35	$0.87	$11.14

^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2025. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

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Entry Requirements

Can I Apply?

You must meet the following prerequisites:

Must be aged 18 years or older
Attend an Information Session (dates and times will be emailed to you on receipt of your application)
A pre-training review interview and LLN assessment with ACSF Level 3 Literacy and Level 3 Numeracy

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How Will I Be Selected?

Applications can be made via the 'Apply Here' button.

As part of the application process, you are required to attend an information session where you will be given comprehensive course information; including fees, practical placement and the units you will study. You will also be able to ask any questions that you may have. You must also sit an English and Math assessment, on campus, before you can be considered for a place in the course.

Before you can start your practical placement, you will need to provide the following compulsory requirements:
• Working with Children Check (Volunteer or Employee)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Paid Check)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ Module
• Resume

Other Info:
There are currently no COVID-19 or Flu vaccine requirements mandated by the government for disability support workers in Victoria. While no longer mandated, individual organisations will continue to have the choice to require their staff (which includes students) to be vaccinated.

How Do I Apply?

Click on the 'Apply Here' button to start. Fill in the preliminary application form and we will contact you via email or phone to progress your enrolment.

For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

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