Individual Support

ALBANY - BUNBURY - MANDURAH

This course is fee FREE in 2025 - see below for details

NEW - CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

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! This nationally recognised qualification sets you up for a rewarding career in aged care, community home care, disability care or community-based organisations.

ATC Work Smart offers two specialisations in this course. You can choose from:

Ageing

This specialisation gives you the opportunity to work in a residential home, retirement home, respite centre or visit clients in their own home. A support worker provides personal, physical and emotional support to clients and assists with daily tasks such as showering, dressing, shopping, preparing food, outings and social activities.

Enrol in Ageing

Enrol in Disability

Disability

Disability support workers promote independence and support their clients to become more self-reliant and build confidence in themselves. As a Disability Support Worker no two days are the same as you support individuals with a disability to achieve goals, have fun, and combat isolation and boredom.

Certificate III in Individual Support - 25 week course

Blended learning

19 weeks’ face to face classroom based training. 2 days of theory per week plus study workshops.
Up to 6 weeks of organised work placement. A total of 120 hours required.

Training and assessment for this course is conducted face to face including direct observation.

Students are required to complete structured assessments and knowledge questions for each unit of competency.

Workplace assessment includes completion of a Training and Attendance Record by your workplace supervisor. You are required to complete 120 hours of work placement which we organise for you.

Student Support and Well-being Services

We have identified a number of support services for students who have special needs, or require additional support and assistance to undertake or complete their learning. Please discuss any concerns you may have with your enrolment officer or trainer assessor.

This is an open entry program of study with participants needing to read, write and communicate in English to a level to perform the job. Students will be required to complete a LLN evaluation to determine suitability.

Students must be over 18 years of age to conduct practical placement.
Flu Vaccinations at or before course commencement. Students must supply proof of COVID-19.
Students must supply a national police clearance dated within six months of commencing practical placement.

All learning resources and materials required for training will be supplied by ATC Work Smart for use during the program.

The following learning resources will be available to ensure learners are able to obtain and absorb the required skills and knowledge required prior to assessment: • Learner guides (electronic copy, hard copy available for class use) • Assessment book • Access to online learning system • Training Record / Assessor Observations.

The course fees are free in 2025.

Proof of eligibility must be provided at the time of enrolment.

You are eligible for a subsidised training place if you have left school, your primary place of residence is in Western Australia and you are:

an Australian citizen or
a permanent visa holder or
holders of a sub-class 300, 309, 444, 445, 461, 785, 790, or 820 visa;
secondary holders of a temporary visa of sub-class 188, 457, 482, 489, 491 or 494 visa;
holders of a Bridging Visa E (subclasses 050 and 051) where the visa holder has made a valid application for a visa of subclass 785 or 790;
Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449 or 786;
Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449; and
holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work, and who have made a valid application for a visa of subclass 866

This is in accordance with the Department of Training and Workforce Development Vet fees and charges policy 2025.

“The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees”

Core Units of Competency

CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support

CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Common Units of Competency

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

Disability Specialisation Units

CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion

Ageing Specialisation Units

CHCAGE013 Work effectively in Aged Care

CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Course Highlights

As part of this course, you will take part in the following activities:

19 weeks of classroom training with a combination of theory and hands-on practical activities
6 week's of organised local work placement
Training in a purpose built facility with dedicated individual support room and equipment

View Department of Training and Workforce Development Vet fees ad charges policy 2025

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Individual Support

ALBANY - BUNBURY - MANDURAH

NEW - CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

Course Highlights

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