CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) – Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW)

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career

Gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for providing person-centred support to people who require assistance due to ageing or disability. The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is a nationally recognised qualification providing you with the confidence needed to gain employment in a range of care and support roles.

Possible employment opportunities

Disability care
Personal care
Residential care
Other care and assistive roles

Locations

Townsville – 210 Ross River Road, Aitkenvale
Sunshine Coast – 25 Bulcock Street, Caloundra
Bundaberg – 3/2 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg Central

Delivery and duration

Face to face delivery over 30 weeks (including 120 hours of work placement)
Monday to Friday 9.00am – 3.00pm

Assistance provided

Support tailored to your needs
Job search strategies
Building effective resumes and winning at interviews
Time management, communication and teamwork skills
Information sessions from industry experts

Core Units

CHCCCS031 - Provide individualised support

CHCCCS038 - Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

CHCCCS040 - Support independence and wellbeing

CHCCCS041 - Recognise healthy body systems

CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services

CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people

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

Elective Units

CHCAGE011 - Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCAGE013 - Work effectively in aged care

CHCPAL003 - Deliver care services using a palliative approach

CHCDIS011 - Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

CHCDIS012 - Support community participation and social inclusion

CHCDIS020 - Work effectively in disability support

Entry requirements

This course is open to Queensland residents who would like to establish or strengthen a career in the community services industry and have:

Physical ability to be able to perform the required manual handling duties of a carer
The ability to obtain:
- National Police Check
- Working with Children (Blue Card)
- NDIS Worker Screening Card (Yellow Card)
- Evidence of current influenza and COVID-19 vaccination may be required for mandatory work placement requirements

Fees

No cost to eligible participants

This Skilling Queenslanders for Work project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.

This training is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government through its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.

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Ways to Study

Campus

Study Mode

Start Date

Duration

Workload

Fees

Townsville

On Campus

Start Date: 06/05/2025

30 Weeks

Full time

This is a fee-free course for eligible students

Caloundra

On Campus

Start Date: 06/05/2025

30 Weeks

Full time

This is a fee-free course for eligible students

Bundaberg

On Campus

Start Date: 06/05/2025

30 Weeks

Full time

This is a fee-free course for eligible students

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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) – Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW)

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