
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Help the elderly of Australia.

Start Date
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Duration
6 months
Delivery Method
Online
Units
13
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Course Duration
6 months
Delivery Method
Online
Work Placement
120 Hours
Pre-Requisites
N/A
There’s an increasing need to support elderly people from their homes and aged-care facilities. The Australian Bureau of Statistics forecasts that our population will soon come to a time where one in five Australians will be aged 65 or older.
This is putting substantial demand on the aged care industry to provide care and support to Australia’s ageing population.
If you have an interest for helping the elderly, undertaking person-centred care or looking to make your first step into Australia’s growing aged-care sector the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) course at TrainSmart Australia is the perfect opportunity for you.
Why TrainSmart?
- Top Quality Trainer Support
- Affordable Payment Options
- Government Subsidies Available
Course Overview
Study the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
This nationally recognised CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) course covers a range of aspects designed to equip students to provide quality and professional assistance to elderly people. Topics covered in this course include working ethically, direct client care, understanding and assessing healthy body systems, empowering the elderly, loss and grief support, individualised support, mental health support and much more.
This 6-month aged care course offers both core and elective units related to the aged care industry so you can fast-track career towards a specific career path. Upon successful completion of this course, you can be employed to work within a diverse range of aged care settings and facilities, including hospitals.
If you’d like to jump into a career where job prospects are strong and secure – where you want to assist and nurture the lives of elderly people – download the CHC32015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) brochure to find out more information about this course.
Is the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) for you?
If you have a passion for helping the elderly and undertaking person-centred care, then the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is for you!
What will you learn in the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)?
This CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) aged care course covers subjects including working ethically, direct client care, healthy body systems, empowering the elderly, loss and grief, dementia, individualised support, support independence, mental health and more.
How will you study the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)?
All your learning resources will be available online. A trainer will be assigned to guide and support you throughout your studies, and will be able to offer help and advice.
As part of this course, you must complete 120 hours of work placement. You’ll study 13 units and be expected to complete assessments.
How long is the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)?
This qualification is 6 months.
entry Requirements
TrainSmart Australia will assess a student’s ‘academic suitability’ to ensure the student has the best chance of success. This is determined by either:
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of an Australian year 12 certificate; or,
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of a Certificate II qualification (or above) that can be verified or,
- The student completing the Core Skills Profile for Adults online assessment passing at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy.
Please note, we are unable to enrol international students at this time.
Modules
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
The CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is broken up into the following Modules.
- Module 1: Individual Support Part 1
- Module 2: Individual Support Part 2
- Module 3: Individual Support Part 3
Module 1: Individual Support Part 1
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTWHS006
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS002
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS019
Work with diverse people
CHCDIV001
Module 2: Individual Support Part 2
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV002
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE001
Support independence and well being
CHCCCS023
Work legally and ethically
CHCLEG001
Module 3: Individual Support Part 3
Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS011
Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAAP001
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE005
Provide individualised support
CHCCCS015
Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCOM005
Job Outcomes
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) Career Opportunities
The CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) qualification can lead to a number of job titles within the community services sector including;
- Personal Care Worker
- Respite Worker
- Community Care Worker
- Assistant in Nursing
Expected Salary and biggest employment opportunity
All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research. Based on national surveys.
Payment Options
Standard Rate
$3,500
The maximum tuition fee for this course is $3,500. Your fee payment options are:
- Upfront payment
- Interest Free Payment Plan – No deposit, no interest payment plans.
Find out what your repayments may be using our Payment Plan Repayment Calculator
- Study Loans – Flexible loan with payment options for up to 48 months.

Units of competency
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
The CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is broken up into the following Modules;
Module 1: Individual Support Part 1
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
Module 2: Individual Support Part 2
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
Module 3: Individual Support Part 3
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
If you are interested in this course, please call us on 1300 855 517!
* Please note, course Units of Competency are subject to change. These units are valid only on the date of printing.