This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This qualification has been designed for people who work in aged care, disability or related area and who has at least 2 years or more experience working in the health, aged care or disability sectors.
All learners must be at least 18 years of age.
All learners must complete a language, literacy and numeracy skills assessment at time of enrolment.
15 units must be completed to attain this qualification, consisting of 9 compulsory units and 6 elective units.
(Please note that elective units are selected by Set2Learn based on industry consultation)
Ageing Specialisation:
Disability Specialisation:
From 2015, all students undertaking Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia need a USI number.
SET2LEARN will not be able to issue any national recognised qualification or statement of attainment if this is not provided.
To apply for a USI number or to find your existing number, please go to www.usi.gov.au
This course is offered via a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway.
RPL is an assessment process recognising any skills and knowledge gained through previous training, work or life experience that are relevant to the qualification, to determine the extent to which you meet the qualification requirements for competency.
The RPL process also identifies where any additional learning is needed to achieve competency in the qualification. Where this is required, gap training is available and will need to be completed. You may also apply for any Credit Transfer for any previously completed units.
RPL Assessment-only process and gap training when required.
A variety of documentary evidence can be used to support your RPL application. Examples include but not limited to:
All learners will be asked to participate in a Pre-Training Review and complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Review. This is to ensure we meet your needs as a learner and you are suitable for the course.
Receive notification of the outcome and confirmation of enrolment if you are accepted.
Full fee for service: $2,500.00
A $500 per person deposit is required upon commencement and the balance can be paid by regular fortnightly instalments.
Please refer to the Student Handbook for further information on payments policy.
| Name | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Cost | |
| CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing (RPL Pathway) | 19/08/2024 | 18/08/2025 | $2,500.00 | |
| CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support - Disability (RPL Pathway) | 19/08/2024 | 18/08/2025 | $2,500.00 |
