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52 weeks
(44 weeks tuition + 8 weeks break)
NSW | QLD | TAS Campuses
Offshore Int Student: $9,500*
Onshore Student Visa Holder: $9,500*
CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) 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.
To achieve this qualification, students must have completed at least 120 hours of unpaid work (vocational placement) as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Pre-Enrolment Information
Prior to enrolment, it is mandatory that students attend a Pre-Enrolment Consultation with one of our approved Education Agents or delegated AIBT staff.
A Pre-Enrolment Consultation session may be provided to a prospective student one or more times to provide the prospective student additional time and/or information to make an informed decision. In addition, the communication channels used for conducting Pre-Enrolment Consultation sessions can be in various forms such as Face-To-Face, Video Conference, telephone call, and email.
Students will be provided with clear and accurate information about their course before enrolment to allow students to make an informed decision.
During this Pre-Enrolment Consultation session, prospective students will be provided with all the relevant course information to help guide them to make a formal decision that will reflect their existing skills and competencies and meet their needs. International students will be provided with a Pre-Enrolment Consultation Checklist and Handout to ensure they understand the support services provided and their obligations as an international student.
International students should ensure that they have read the Pre-Enrolment Consultation Checklist and Handout available on the ‘How to Apply’ page under the ‘Get Started’ tab on this website.
Students must be 18 years old and above at the commencement of any qualification in Diana School of Community Services.
A minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required.
For more information regarding the commonly acceptable types of English language proficiency evidence, along with the verification methods, please click here
International Students who do not meet the English language requirements for this course may undertake English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) according to the English Learning Matrix.
There are no pre-requisites for this course
*The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practices.
**Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
Please note all electives are pre-selected by AIBT.
For more information on the course content, visit Training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC33021
This qualification must be delivered as per the packaging rules, even if a core unit/named elective has been superseded, until such time as the qualification has been updated and this update is reflected on the National Register, training.gov.au, and is listed on the RTO’s Scope of Registration. There are many situations where it is considered beneficial for the student to receive the updated training that reflects the current skill needs of the relevant industry so a provider may choose to deliver the updated unit, issue a statement of attainment for those unit/s and then provide credit transfer – by mapping backwards – to the units named within the qualification.
If this still does not ascertain a ‘competent’ result, the student may need to undertake gap training against the destination qualification. |
CHC33021
113808J
Blended Delivery (QLD | NSW | TAS)
This qualification will be provided by face-to-face training session at the college, vocational placement at the vocational facility, and online live webinar training via a web-hosted online training service (e.g., Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting). However, in any special circumstances, the mode of delivery can be adjusted reasonably and fair to the client cohorts.
Student visa holders are required to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.
The mode of delivery of RPL candidates depends on the process and outcome of the RPL. The candidates can refer to the process of RPL from the Recognition of prior learning (RPL) Information Kit – RPL Kit and RPL Strategy. For more information, please contact student support at studentsupport@aibtglobal.edu.au
The assessment of each unit of competency will take place during the course. Assessments will take the form of theory assessment / activities, assignment and / or simulated activities in a nursing lab. Students may be required to finalise some practical activities away from the classroom. methods form part of this course including written assignments, presentations, portfolios of work, role plays and projects. Supplementary evidence will be gathered if required from the course workbook.
AIBT – Monthly intakes except June and December
Study Period
In a year, there are two study periods*:
*Note: Students may be required to continue their study during the June break and December break. The study classes in June and December can be arranged due to special circumstances (e.g., lack of academic progress or under the intervention strategy plan.)
Brighton Pacific Pty Ltd T/A Australia Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT)
RTO Code: 41138 | CRICOS: 03430J
Total number of units = 15
9 core units
Plus 6 elective units
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all Units of Competency provided in the Course Format below as per training.gov.au. (CHC33021)
PLACEMENT FEE
$500 – for each qualification in Ageing Support and Community Services, unless otherwise stated.
Before commencing placement within Diana School of Community Services, students will be required to obtain mandatory documents at their own expense. Students will be notified via email on when to obtain these documents. More information on these mandatory required documents can be identified on each individual course page on our website: https://aibtglobal.edu.au. Refund policy rules apply to Placement Fees. Please check our Refund Policy for more detailed information: https://aibtglobal.edu.au/support/student-forms/policies
HANDLING/ ADMINISTRATION FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE)
Handling Fee – $200
OSHC FEE
International students must have adequate health insurance while in Australia.
It is a condition of your visa that you have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full duration of your student visa. OSHC is insurance to assist international students to meet the costs of medical and hospital care.
You can organise your own OSHC, or we can assist you, as AIBT has an agreement with Bupa, one of Australia’s major health insurance providers. For more information, please visit their website: https://www.bupa.com.au
UNDER 18’S FEE
We are partnered with Australian Homestay Network (AHN) – Australia’s Largest Homestay provider.
The homestay fee includes 3 meals and all amenities and may cost up to $350/week. Please visit https://www.homestaynetwork.org/students/pricing/ for more information about our prices in each campus location.
OTHER FEES
Additional fees will be incurred for re-enrolment, resubmission, credit transfer and certificate re-issuance. For further information, please visit the individual course page on our website: http://go.aibt.global/other-fees
PLACEMENT FEE
$500 – for each qualification in Ageing Support and Community Services, unless otherwise stated.
Before commencing placement within Diana School of Community Services, students will be required to obtain mandatory documents at their own expense. Students will be notified via email on when to obtain these documents. More information on these mandatory required documents can be identified on each individual course page on our website: https://aibtglobal.edu.au. Refund policy rules apply to Placement Fees. Please check our Refund Policy for more detailed information: https://aibtglobal.edu.au/support/student-forms/policies
Pre-Enrolment Information
Prior to enrolment, it is mandatory that students attend a Pre-Enrolment Consultation with one of our approved Education Agents or delegated AIBT staff.
A Pre-Enrolment Consultation session may be provided to a prospective student one or more times to provide the prospective student additional time and/or information to make an informed decision. In addition, the communication channels used for conducting Pre-Enrolment Consultation sessions can be in various forms such as Face-To-Face, Video Conference, telephone call, and email.
Students will be provided with clear and accurate information about their course before enrolment to allow students to make an informed decision.
During this Pre-Enrolment Consultation session, prospective students will be provided with all the relevant course information to help guide them to make a formal decision that will reflect their existing skills and competencies and meet their needs. International students will be provided with a Pre-Enrolment Consultation Checklist and Handout to ensure they understand the support services provided and their obligations as an international student.
International students should ensure that they have read the Pre-Enrolment Consultation Checklist and Handout available on the ‘How to Apply’ page under the ‘Get Started’ tab on this website.
The skills in all units of competency marked with an * in the Course Format must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and state/territory legislation, Australia/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practices.
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid: Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
For more information, please visit:
CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (Click Here)
Vocational Placement will only commence after the 35th week.
Vocational placement is an essential component of this qualification. Vocational placement consolidates the students’ knowledge within the real health environment, applying theory to practice.
Students will be required to undertake 120 hours of unpaid vocational placement.
AIBT organises student placement. Students will be required to complete given logbook and workplace diary during their placement hours.
All students must be willing to undertake placement in a health care or community care facility and within a simulated lab environment during the program. Students are required to organise their own travel to and from these facilities and may be required to undertake placement in regional areas.
Prior to attending vocational placement, students must demonstrate satisfactory course progression.
Before commencing vocational placement:
Students will be required to complete HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid. This unit is an elective within this qualification and will need to be completed prior to placement.
Students must meet the following mandatory requirements at their own expense. Students will be notified via email on when to obtain these documents:
*Medical Clearance
| Offshore International Students | This is done prior to arrival to Australia, as part of Health Examination where health records are sent directly to Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) by panel of doctors. |
| Onshore International Students | 1. This is done prior to arrival to Australia, as part of Health Examination where health records are sent directly to Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) by panel of doctors. 2. As part of visa renewal process, students are required to undergo health examination |
| Domestic Students | All domestic students are required to provide medical clearance from GP |
All students must be willing to undertake placement in a health care or community care facility and within a simulated lab environment during the program. Students are required to organise their own travel to and from these facilities and may be required to undertake placement in regional areas.
QLD/NSW/TAS Students:
Vocational placement is available in multiple locations within QLD, NSW and TAS and is dependent upon availability at the time placement commences.
(Students will be notified of vocational placement location prior to placement.)
| Vocational Work Placement Facilities | ||
| NSW | QLD | TAS |
| Maybanke Aged Care Centre | Arcare – Seven Hills | Nova Community Care |
| James Milson Village | Garden City Retirement Home | Mary Ogilvy House |
Once the units of competency required in the training package for this qualification have been successfully completed, the student will be issued with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (CHC33021) and an academic transcript of all completed units within 30 calendar days. Students who successfully complete individual units of competency within the qualification, but not the qualification in its entirety will be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment. This document contains a record of all completed units and will be available to students by the end of their course.
AIBT does not guarantee that:
Senior Personal Care Assistant
Care Assistant
Accommodation Support Worker
Residential Support Worker
Community Access Coordinator
Community Care Worker
Community House Worker
Residential Care Worker
Food Services Deliverer
Transport Support Worker
In Home Respite Worker
Disability Service Officer
Care Worker
Client Assistant
School Support Officer (Disability)
Family Support Worker
Care Service Employee
Planned Activity Assistant
Residential Aide
Field Officer (Community Services)
Nurse’s Aide
Home Care Assistant
Completion of an AIBT qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.
Australia Institute of Business and Technology acknowledges and pays respect to the past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
