Australian Employment and Training Services
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Enrolling Weekly – The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is the newest qualification in the aged care industry.
Students may do this course as an entry pathway into the aged care industry. Our CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support course is designed to develop multi-skilled workers who are industry ready to enter the broad range of services supporting the growing aging population in residential and community settings.
Our face to face classroom course led by industry experts will prepare you for the requirements needed to succeed in this exciting industry. We are proud of the reputation of delivering quality graduates to the aged care industry.
In addition to the our classroom delivery, you will receive hands on training in our specifically designed manual handling facility ensuring you have the appropriate skills to operate necessary equipment you will be presented with when you commence work in an aged care environment.
A mandatory component of our program is the 120 hours of practical placement, working within an actual aged care environment. Our dedicated Practical Placement Coordinator will secure you a placement and support you through this process.
Delivery mode
Australian Employment and Training Services offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
120 hoursDelivery Mode: On Campus
Duration: 17 weeks (3 Days Per Week)
Fast Track Option:
Delivery Mode: Online/Blended
Duration: 12 weeks (3 Days per week ZOOM Delivery + 1 day Perth Classroom)
- 17/30 Ainsbury Parade, Clarkson WA 6030, WA
- 22 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, WA
- 25 Wentworth Parade, Success WA 6164, WA
- 36 Ashbury Crescent, Mirrabooka WA 6061, WA
- Perth WA 6000, WA
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants seeking entry into CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support course should meet the following criteria:
- Under 18 years of age will require an additional notice of arrangement.
- Have successfully completed year 10 of secondary school or equivalent, or be of mature age.
- Be able to use and respond to written language, including some unfamiliar material in a variety of formats.
- Successfully complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN).
- Obtain a satisfactory clear National Police Clearance.
- Primary place of residence must be in Western Australia.
- Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Temporary Residents
Persons holding one of the following visa types are to be treated as Australian residents for fee charging purposes and are also eligible for fee waivers and concessions:Holders of a sub-class 300, 309, 444, 445, 461, 785, 790, or 820 visa;
Secondary holders of a temporary visa of sub-class 188, 457, 482, 489, 491 or 494 visa;
Holders of a Bridging Visa E (subclasses 050 and 051) where the visa holder has made a valid application for a visa of subclass 785 or 790;
Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449 or 786;
Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449; andHolders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work, and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.
Course fees
- WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Course fee: $0 Government Funded FEE FREE
To be eligible for”$0” course fees, all students in CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) must:
- Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen on a SCV 444 Visa, or an eligible Visa holder living in Western Australia.
- Be 15 years of age or older, and not enrolled at school.
- Successfully completed a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test.
- Successfully completed year 10 of secondary school or equivalent or be of mature age.
- Be able to produce a clear National Police Certificate (When requested).
- Provide evidence of having two (2) Covid-19 vaccinations, and a booster when eligible ( Most centres will require this for practical placement).
- Provide evidence of Funding Eligibility such as Photo Identification, Medicare, Citizenship, or relevant Visa. Further items of evidence may be required.
- Under 18 years of age will require an additional notice of arrangement and guardian consent.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) 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...
Residential Care Officer
Residential Care Officers lead personal care work teams at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and gr...
About Australian Employment and Training Services
Australian Employment and Training Services (AEATS) was first registered as a business in 2008. Since then AEATS has developed a solid repour with business and commercial organisations. AEATS’s mission is to create business services to organisations and individuals that are different in its approach. A model based on Business talking to Business where commercial realities are not only understood, but drive the business we deliver.
