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CHC33021 

Do you love helping people to reach their potential and be the best they can be?
Get qualified to work with people who have disabilities, a fast growing sector in the Hunter and Mid-North Coast region. This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge you need to find a job and follow your passion! ÌÀÍ·Ìõ offers a great learning opportunity in a supportive environment to get skills, gain valuable work experience and a chance to find a job in this area after you have completed your study. 

Duration

Study on-campus 2 days a week for 20 study weeks (no classes run during NSW school holidays and public holidays)
 

Delivery

Face to face with online elements
120 hours work placement, additional to your course class hours, is also required as part of this qualification 

 

Learn

9 core units and 6 elective units
 

Core Units	Elective Units
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support	CHCAGE007 Recognise and report risk of falls
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support	CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing sills development using a strength based approach
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing	CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems	CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services	CHCGRP001 Support group activities
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people	HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

 

Career Opportunities

Disability Support Worker, Community Care Worker, Residential Care Worker 

Qualification Achieved

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Fees

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria applies.
To get an estimate of your student fee and find out if you may be eligible for Smart and Skilled funding, and follow the prompts to enter your details.
This qualification is a NSW Fee Free* course. Please be advised that NSW Fee Free enrolments are now closed for the 2025/2026 funding period. 
*Eligibility criteria apply for selected certificates and diplomas.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to enrol in this qualification however to prepare you for this course we suggest you have:

• Basic computer skills 
• A reasonable level of fitness to carry our manual handling and first aid

Important Information

This qualification contains content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing to people who have experienced traumatic events. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.

Completion Requirements

During your study you will be required to provide Atwea/work placement the following evidence:

• A National Police Check 
• A NDIS Worker Check (if applicable)
• Vaccinations which may include COVID (if applicable)   
• A Working with Children Check (if applicable)
• Any other evidence your work placement provider requires

Support

Atwea provides support services across all campuses and locations and online.  

Pathway

These units may be used as credit transfers on successful completion to complete other qualifications in the community services training package

How to Enrol

Enquire Now or call 02 4925 4200 or Enrol now if a class is available at one of our many campus locations.
 

TRAINING LOCATIONS:

 

ÌÀÍ·Ìõ Elermore Vale Campus

112 Lake Road, Elermore Vale 
There are currently no classes scheduled at this location. Please press the enquire now button or call 02 4925 4200 to enquire about future classes at this location.

ÌÀÍ·Ìõ Newcastle Campus

Delivery location will be determined by demand 
There are currently no classes scheduled at this location. Please press the enquire now button or call 02 4925 4200 to enquire about future classes at this location.

ÌÀÍ·Ìõ Raymond Terrace Campus

15 William St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 
There are currently no classes scheduled at this location. Please press the enquire now button or call 02 4925 4200 to enquire about future classes at this location.

 

ÌÀÍ·Ìõ Tuncurry Campus

104 Manning Street, Tuncurry NSW 2428
There are currently no classes scheduled at this location. Please press the enquire now button or call 02 4925 4200 to enquire about future classes at this location.