CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support – Certificate 3 Guarantee (C3G)

Give back to the community and turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career.

Gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential to 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 to gain employment in a range of care and support roles.

Career Pathways

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support will provide you with the qualifications to help you start an rewarding career in aged and disability care.

Employment opportunities may include work in the following areas:

Residential Care
Disability Care
Home and Community Care
Respite Care
Personal Care
Other care and assistive roles

Delivery and Assessments

Delivery over 26 weeks
120 hours of work placement is required
Face to face classroom delivery and practical assessment
Self-paced study options

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is made up of 9 core units, and 6 electives for the ageing and disability specialisations.

Please refer to https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC33021 for further information on the CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support.

Work Placement

Mandatory 120 hours of work placement
Monday to Friday with own transport required
STEPS will arrange work placement for you with reputable local employers
Satisfactory results of a National Police Check is required for work placement

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 and assessors bring hands on industry experience to their role allowing you to feel confident that you are gaining the best workplace preparation possible.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for credit towards your qualification based on previous workplace skills or study. Contact us to find out if you are eligible at training@stepsgroup.com.au.

For further information on STEPS Education and Training Courses refer to our student handbook.

Entry Requirements

All applicants into this course will need:

Physical ability to be able to perform the required manual handling duties of a carer
Evidence of current flu and COVID vaccinations may be required for mandatory work placement
National Police Check
Working with Children (Blue Card)
NDIS Worker’s Screening Card (Yellow Card)
To undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.

Course Fees

The following co-contribution fees are payable for those eligible under the Certificate 3 Guarantee:

Eligible non-concessional students’ Full Co-contribution Fee – $150
Eligible concessional students’ Full Co-contribution Fee – $60
Full fee-paying student (non-funded) Full Course Fee – $4,200

Payment Plans

Payment plans are available to students under the following circumstances:

Deposit plus weekly payment plan option available.
Full fee-paying students; a $150 non-refundable deposit must be paid prior to course commencement followed by weekly instalments. Certification will not be issued until fees are paid in full.

Additional opportunities may be available in exceptional circumstances where an individual does not meet the eligibility criteria for the program but circumstances indicate the objectives of the program will be met through a confirmed employment benefit.

Additional opportunities will be considered on a case-by-case basis, upon request by a prospective student.

Certificate 3 Guarantee (C3G) Program Fees

Certificate 3 Guarantee is funded by the Queensland Government.

Find out if you’re eligible under the Certificate 3 Guarantee by heading to Certificate 3 Guarantee or call 1300 131 965.

Please refer to the STEPS Student Handbook for more information on STEPS Group Australia policies on refunds, complaints, appeals and reasonable adjustments.

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

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If you’d like to secure your place studying CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support – Certificate 3 Guarantee (C3G) contact STEPS today on 1300 131 965 or email

Ways to Study

Campus

Study Mode

Key Dates

Duration

Workload

Fees

Caloundra

On Campus

Start Date: 20/08/2025

26 Weeks

Full time

Eligible non-concessional students: $150

Eligible concessional students: $60

Full fee paying student (non-funded): $4200

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