METS Training Services
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) - RPL
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing and Disability offers diverse career opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the community. Whether supporting individuals living at home or in care, this qualification focuses on Disability, Ageing, and Home and Community care. Gain the essential skills to provide outstanding support for people with disabilities and become part of the journey toward building a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
There are tasks that must be completed in both a simulated environment and the workplace. Specifically, learners are required to:
- Provide personal support to people with individualised plans, using aids and equipment, including devices used by the person, to undertake each of the following in the workplace on three occasions.
- Simulation must occur prior to being assessed in the workplace, as described in the assessment conditions. This ensures learners are adequately prepared through simulation before applying their skills in a real-world workplace setting.
Delivery mode
METS Training Services offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Recognition of Prior Learning
Use your past experience and learning towards a recognised qualification.
Work Placement
120 hoursEntry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To demonstrate your eligibility for RPL, the following types of evidence may be required:
- Portfolio of Evidence: documentation showcasing your skills and experience.
- Direct Observation: demonstration of your skills or competencies.
- Reflective work: papers, journals or portfolios connecting past learning to current course or qualification outcomes.
- Workplace examples: samples of your work from a professional, social or community setting where your skills were utilised.
- References or Testimonials: supporting documentation from employers or colleagues verifying your skills or competencies.
- Modified Assessments: completing assessments similar or aligned with the full course requirements.
- Combination of evidence: any combination of the above evidence types.
IMPORTANT: all submitted evidence must be authentic and directly related to your own skills and experiences.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) - RPL will prepare you for the following roles.
Aged Care Worker
Aged Care Workers assist the elderly at aged care facilities or in their own home. They help their clients prepare meals, go shopping, collect medi...
Personal Carer
Personal Carers assist elderly, disabled and vulnerable people with basic home services like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, showering, dressi...
Residential Care Worker
Residential Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and group homes. They provide ch...
Community Care Worker
Community Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care and group homes. They provide children and adu...
Home Care Assistance Worker
Home Care Assistance Workers provide personal care services to elderly, disabled, and vulnerable people in their own homes. The focus of your job r...
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support Workers help those in need live their everyday lives. This hands-on assistance can take many forms, as these professionals aid a...
Home Carer
A Home Carer provides support to people with additional needs in their own home. You might work with elderly people or people with a disability. Ho...
Support Worker
A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...
NDIS Worker
An NDIS Worker supports individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and enhance their independence. You might work in clients’ homes, comm...
About METS Training Services
METS is a leading RTO and approved Smart & Skilled Provider, delivering nationally recognised qualifications within the community service, childcare, retail, business and warehouse industries.
