Aged Care

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

CHC33021

Career Outcomes

Accommodation Support Worker

Aged Care Worker

Care Assistant

Community Care Worker

Personal Care Assistant

Personal Care Worker

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Study Mode

Online

Awarded by

Open Colleges (RTO: 90796)

Qualification

Certificate III

Course Fee

Price may vary

Duration

Self paced - up to 12 months

Start Date

Anytime – start anytime!

Payment Option

Fee For Service

Payment plan

Upfront payment

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In a nutshell

What you'll need to get it

Subject breakdown

Why Open Colleges ?

Where will this course take you?

Career outcomes

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This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

In a Nutshell

Start your career in community services with the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) from Open Colleges. This program equips you with practical skills to empower older people, meet care industry standards, and implement behaviour support strategies. With 160 hours of work placement, you’ll gain hands-on experience, preparing you for a meaningful role in aged care. Additionally, Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative makes finding required work placement easy.

Designed for flexibility, the course is offered entirely online, with practical placement to apply your knowledge in real-world settings.

160 hours of work placement is required to complete this course – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

What You'll Need to Get In

Entry requirements can differ depending on the course. Generally, you need to be at least 18 years old to enrol. If you are under 18, you will require permission from a parent or guardian. Students should also possess basic language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills to read course materials comfortably, understand technical terms, and communicate effectively via email.

To learn more about the specific entry requirements for this course or if you need advice on whether this course is suitable for you please enquire now.

Please note: This course is not available to student visa holders.

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Subject Breakdown

In this course, the subjects you may study include:

CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy body systems
HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCDIS011 – Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCCCS036 – Support relationships with carer and family
CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL001 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid*

* Open Colleges does not offer this Unit of Competency. You will be required to undertake the Unit of Competency with an external provider at your own cost.

160 hours of work placement is also required – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Why Open Colleges ?

Open Colleges has been a trusted name in Australian education for over 125 years, empowering individuals to realise their potential through quality online learning. With a commitment to helping over 450,000 students in the last decade alone, Open Colleges offers nationally recognised qualifications that equip learners with the skills needed to thrive in their careers. Their courses are crafted by vocational experts, ensuring that students gain practical, job-ready skills from industry specialists.

Flexibility is at the heart of Open Colleges’ approach to education. Their user-friendly online platform is accessible 24/7, allowing students to study at their own pace and fit their learning around their busy lives. This commitment to accessible education makes it easier for individuals at any stage of their career to take the next step towards their professional goals with confidence.

Open Colleges is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO: 90796)

Where will this course take you?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).

You’ll graduate with job-ready skills, backed by the experience you’ve gained in the work placement program. As a professionally qualified aged care worker, you’ll be eligible to apply for a number of direct client care roles in both residential and non-residential settings.