Aurora Training and Professional Services
Certificate III in Individual Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Our CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support prepares workers for providing tailored support to individuals in community and in residential environments, considering their unique needs and exercising professional judgement. This role builds accountability and responsibility for achieving expected outcomes. Workers have both practical and theoretical knowledge to provide person-centred support.
Upon successfully completing this nationally recognised qualification, students should be able to:
- improve workplace communication skills and provide person-centred support
- demonstrate safe work practices for direct client care
- perform day-to-day activities in health and community care industries
Duration: Up to 36 months
Delivery mode
Aurora Training and Professional Services offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Work Placement
120 hoursEntry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
The following will be required for the enrolment process:
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- verifiable identification documents
- completion of the LLN assessment.
Students will require access to appropriate technology and internet if the materials are delivered online.
We collaborate with employers to support students in the workplace. Workplace assessments may be required for some units of competency.
The following is required for Work Placement:
- National Police Check clearance certificate
- NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Additional requirements may be stipulated by the state public health orders or the workplace.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
This training is subsidised for trainees by the NSW Government, under the Smart and Skilled program. The following fees are incurred by the student depending on their eligibility.
- Traineeship*: $0
- Non-Subsidised (Full Fee): $6,500
*Fee exemptions may apply for eligible students and is conditional on Government Policy and Funding Arrangements.
To be eligible for funding, students must be:
- A permanent New South Wales resident
- Aged 15 or older and not currently attending school
- An Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent residents (including humanitarian entrants), or temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
- Not currently be enrolled or have the qualification or similar qualification at the same level they are enrolling into
- Must be a fulltime or part time employee. Casual workers must become employed as a permanent worker to be eligible.
- Prior to the commencement of the traineeship, trainees must have been employed by their traineeship employer for less than:
a. 3 months if they worked an average of 30 hours or more a week;
b. 12 months if they worked less than an average of 30 hours a week. - Please visit www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/resources for further information on New Entrant Traineeships.
Payment Arrangements are available.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Individual Support will prepare you for the following roles.
NDIS Worker
An NDIS Worker supports individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and enhance their independence. You might work in clients’ homes, comm...
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...
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...
Community Support Worker
Community Support Workers provide personal care services to the elderly, people with disabilities, or those experiencing mental health issues. They...
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 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...
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...
Personal Carer
Personal Carers assist elderly, disabled and vulnerable people with basic home services like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, showering, dressi...
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...
