CHC33021 Certificate III In Individual Support (Ageing And Disability) – Tasmania

Give back to the community and 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.

Employment opportunities may include work in the following areas

Disability care
Personal care
Residential care
Other care and assistive roles

Location

Hobart – 27 Elizabeth Street

Delivery and duration

Blended delivery over 26 weeks (including 120 hours of work placement)
Class times 9.30am – 2.30pm
Monday-Wednesday (face-to-face classroom delivery and Thursday-Friday (online/flexible)
Self-directed study

Work placement

120 hours of work placement is required to achieve this qualification within the Ageing and Disability sector including evidence of hours worked
Monday to Friday with own transport required

Why STEPS

STEPS offer training solutions that meet real local market needs. Our courses are designed in consultation with local employers to improve our students’ employment opportunities and on the job skills.

Our highly qualified trainers bring hands on industry experience to their role allowing you to feel confident that you are gaining the best workplace preparation possible.

For further information on studying with STEPS, please refer to our student handbook.

For information relating to future course dates and locations, please contact 1300 131 965.

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

Physical ability to be able to perform the required manual handling duties of a carer
Evidence of current flu and COVID vaccinations maybe required for mandatory work placement requirements
National Police Check
Working with Children (Blue Card)
NDIS Worker’s Screening Card (Yellow Card)
Language, literacy and numeracy assessment

Eligibility criteria

Citizenship and Visa status

Is an Australian citizen or who holds a current Australian permanent resident visa; or
Is lawfully permitted to work and study in Australia and who is also:
1. A New Zealand Citizen with a Special Category Visa; or
2. The holder of a valid temporary humanitarian visa; or
3. The holder of a Tasmanian State Nominated Skilled visa; or
4. The holder of abridging visa and awaiting a decision on a Tasmanian State Nominated Skilled Visa; or
5. A dependent (aged over 18 years of age) or partner (spouse) visa holder of a person who satisfied the requires for an eligible leaner.

School learner status

A school aged leaner is only eligible to be an Eligible Learner if they:

Satisfy the requirements above
Are undertaking an apprenticeship or traineeship.

Prior qualifications and funding source

In addition to the requirements set out in this section 3, for a person to be an Eligible Learner, they must:

Have not received Subsidised Training for the same Training Product (unless required by licensing) in the previous five (5) years
Not be currently receiving funding for the same Training Product from any other government source (local, State or Australian); and
Have an approved training contract if they will train as an apprentice or trainee.

Employees of government agencies and departments

A person who otherwise satisfies the requirements for being an Eligible Learner is ineligible to receive Subsidised Training if the training in question is connected to their employment with:

A Australian Government agency or department; or
A Tasmanian Government agency or department unless otherwise approved by the Grantor in writing.

Fees

This course is free for eligible learners. Please check our website for the eligibility criteria.

This training is subsidised by the Department of State Growth, Tasmania.

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If you’d like to secure your place studying CHC33021 Certificate III In Individual Support (Ageing And Disability) – Tasmania contact STEPS today on 1300 131 965 or email

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Ways to Study

Campus

Study Mode

Key Dates

Duration

Workload

Fees

Hobart

In Class & Online

Start Date: 27/04/2026

26 Weeks

Full time

This is a fee-free course for eligible students

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