Launch Your Career in Aged Care or Disability Support. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of the elderly or people with disabilities? Our nationally recognised CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) is the ideal qualification to kickstart your rewarding career in the aged care and disability sectors. 

This course prepares you for diverse career opportunities, including roles in aged care facilities, home and community care, disability support services, and organisations providing essential care and support to individuals with disabilities. You will gain the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred support, empowering clients to live with dignity and independence. Key areas of study include dementia and palliative care, safe working practices, legal and ethical responsibilities, relationship building with families, and coordinating services to meet individual needs. Our course includes a practical placement component, where we carefully match you with a facility that suits your location, preferences, and industry demand. 

This hands-on experience is your opportunity to showcase your skills to potential employers and boost your employment prospects. Upon completion, you will graduate with the confidence and capability to make a meaningful impact in aged care or disability support. Start your journey toward a fulfilling career today! Empower lives. Build relationships. Make a difference.

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. These workers: 

• Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in an aged care or disability support setting;
• Carry out activities in accordance with individualised plan;
• and Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers. 

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. 

This qualification will provide you with the fundamental skills required to work effectively in a community and/or residential setting and provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability, or some other reason. 

You will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to use your discretion and judgement in relation to individual support. We offer this qualification as a six-month course for existing workers, with classes three days a week. 

Classes are located in West Perth and East Victoria Park. Work placement will be arranged for students, and will usually take place over three full weeks (five days per week). Please contact us at 9249 9688 or visit our website for further information.

Make a real difference in people’s lives! If you love working with people and making a real difference to people’s lives, then a career as a support worker is the perfect job for you! A Support Worker provides personal, physical and emotional support to older clients or clients living with a disability and assists them with daily tasks such as showering, dressing, shopping, preparing food, outings and social activities, increasing their quality of life. 

This qualification sets you up for a rewarding career in aged care, community home care, disability care or community-based home care organisations. Training is offered through the traineeship model, where you earn while you learn on the job, or through classroom-based training and work placement at our training centres. An experienced, local ATC Work Smart Trainer/Assessor will support you every step of the way and lead you to success. You will be able to contact your Trainer when you need them, plus they regularly visit you in the workplace to offer guidance and support across our delivery regions in Perth, Peel/Mandurah, South West and Great Southern. 

This qualification is part of the government's FEE FREE initiative where you won’t pay any course fees from the 1st January 2026. Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, please contact us at 1300 177 337 or visit our website for further information.

Our CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) qualification is a nationally recognised pathway into both the ageing and disability care industry and is designed to develop multi-skilled workers for the broad range of services supporting people with needs within residential and community settings. 

This dual specialisation has been designed for individuals who want to work in both the aged and disability related fields including NDIS support work. Students who complete this qualification are able to provide support and in person care to ageing and people with disabilities in a variety of settings including people’s homes, residential facilities, day centres and more broadly within the community. 

AEATS delivers a combined Classroom and ZOOM delivery program for the convenience of students in front of a live trainer. AEATS offers this program at an average of 5 days per week for a period of 14 week before completing an additional 160 hours of workplace assessment. AEATS has a broad range of Aged Care and Disability settings which its dedicated placement coordinators utilise for quality practical placement opportunities. 

If you are considering undertaking this qualification, please talk to our enrolment team who will explain in further details the requirements of the course, pricing and commencement dates. AEATS offers this program on a weekly rolling enrolment program meaning you can commence your course straight away after meeting the enrolment criteria and supply of essential information. Please visit www.aeats.com.au for further information.

Start your career in one of WA’s most rewarding and in-demand sectors. CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) is a nationally recognised qualification, equipping you with the confidence and practical skills to support older people and individuals with disability through person-centred, meaningful care. You’ll learn how to empower clients, provide daily living support, communicate effectively and maintain safe work practices. 

Training is interactive and hands-on, allowing you to build real skills that employers value. We find your compulsory work placement of 120 hours, which gives you the opportunity to experience the industry first-hand. Placement empowers you with real-life experience used across aged care, disability support or community settings.

Ideal for first-time job-seekers or those wanting a career change, this course opens doors to stable job opportunities across WA. 

With this course, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the aged care industry caring for the elderly and enabling them to maintain independence and quality of life. You may be working within the community, in an aged care home or specialist facility, or in people's homes. You'll learn skills and knowledge:

• for understanding and supporting people with dementia;
• ethical behaviour;
• policies and procedures in aged care;
• infection control;
• working with cultural diversity;
• communication and teamwork; and
• workplace health and safety. 

What a great way to start a great career! Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. 

The dual qualification in Aged and Disability reflects the role of individuals working within residential care or home and community settings under supervision and delegation as a part of a multidisciplinary team following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support. 

Students will be employed within Aged Care and or Disability Services Organisations providing support to people who may require support due to disability or some other reason. 

Organisations looking to expand their workforce may be interested in offering traineeships to part time or full-time workers. 

The CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) Course provides a strong foundation for support roles in health care settings. You will learn to work with clients under the supervision of professional health staff. IHNA is offering 3 days of classes weekly on campus at Perth CBD. 

Upon getting this qualification, you will be able to work as a Home Care Assistant, Personal Care Worker, Support Worker, Disability Worker, Care Assistant, Residential Support Worker, etc. 

For admission enquiries, please contact enquiry@ihna.edu.au or 1800225283. Campus Location -Level 2/12 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

Job Skills Training Academy (JSTA) offers CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support that will get you working in the Aged Care and Disability Sector. Our friendly team will support you with your learning needs to help you complete your course successfully. 

We organise work placement for you, where you will gain practical experience and confidence, so you are job ready when you complete your course. Contact us Today.

Start your new career in aged care or disability FEE FREE* - Nationally accredited Certificate III In Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) - As a fee free course, eligible students can study for $0* - Become an Aged or disability worker - Study at our Balcatta campus www.learnedtraining.com.au 

Course Code: CHC33021 RTO Code: 52504 

*Please note that due to government requirements, those on Student Visas are not eligible to apply for this course. 

The School of Health’s CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing and Disability prepares you for a meaningful career supporting older people and those living with disability. This nationally recognised qualification is the ideal entry point into the health and community services sector. You’ll study through a mix of classroom learning and hands-on training, attending our Perth campus three days per week. 

The course includes a 160-hour professional placement — 80 hours in aged care and 80 hours in disability support — giving you the practical experience and confidence to step into the workforce. Delivered over 24 weeks (including study breaks), our program balances structure with support. You’ll learn from experienced educators in small class sizes and receive ongoing guidance from our dedicated academic support team. With a strong focus on practical skills and real-world application, you’ll be well-prepared to make a positive difference in people’s lives. 

Graduates of this course may also continue their studies with direct entry into the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing, with credit transfers applied. For more information or to take the next step towards your career in care, visit our website at https://schoolofhealth.edu.au/

Delivered face to face two days per week with additional 120 hours work placement. This course prepares you to work in residential and community aged care supporting direct care and personal care needs of our most vulnerable citizens. 

Please visit our website www.skillstrategies.edu.au or phone (08) 6143 2180 for more information. 

CHC33021 - The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is designed to develop a broad range of competencies and skills. The demand for aged care, support workers and caregivers in the community sector is increasing. Employers small and large are seeking individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills and a passion to help and care for others. Learn the skills and gain knowledge that will prepare you for a job in this varied industry. Through the Strategix Certificate III in Individual Support, you will be equipped for a position as a nursing assistant, personal carer, aged care worker, disability worker or a range of other jobs. 

The Certificate III in Individual Support also incorporates a work experience element so you will get to put into practice the theory & skills you learn. During the course, you will increase your skills in the areas of:

• Individualised support
• Communication
• Cultural diversity
• Working with the elderly
• Community and social inclusion
• Ongoing skills development and more
• Providing disability support

For more information visit the below webpage https://strategix.edu.au/courses/cert-iii-in-individual-support-chc33021/ (08) 9527 6553 Delivery Method: Face to Face learning (3 days per week) 6 months duration + 125 Vocational placement hours. Program: Participation - Work Readiness. Location: Rockingham & Armadale.