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CHC33021

Are you passionate about caring for the elderly or simply looking for a rewarding career?

The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) qualification will give you the skills and knowledge you need to find a job and follow your passion! This course offers a real-world 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	CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing	CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems	CHCGRP001 Support group activities
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services	CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
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

Community Care Worker, Care Assistant, Senior Personal Care Assistant 

Qualification Achieved

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

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 under one our many campus locations.
 

TRAINING LOCATIONS:

ÌÀÍ·Ìõ Raymond Terrace Campus

15 William Street, Raymond Terrace
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
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.