TAFE Queensland

CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Make a start in your career in the community services industry with this entry-level qualification. This course will give you the skills you need to provide individualised support and care to people in home, community, or health care settings.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in welfare support is expected to grow very strongly over the coming years. This large occupation offers strong job prospects with the workforce expected to reach over 90,000 by 2026.

You will learn how to support independence and wellbeing, gain a variety of technical skills, and develop a range of transferable skills from communication to teamwork. This specialised course will give you the skills to facilitate the empowerment of older people, people with a disability, and people living with dementia. Our highly-experienced teachers provide one-on-one guidance and support every step of the way to ensure you have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field.

Delivery mode

TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 118 Walker Street, Bundaberg
  • 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie
  • Corner Bunya Highway and Geritz Road, Kingaroy
  • Collins Road, Cherbourg
  • Timbury Street, Roma
  • 200 Dragon Street, Warwick
  • 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba
  • 66 Galatea Street, Charleville
  • 91-99 Scarborough Street, Southport
  • Corner Mary and Byrne Streets, Bundamba
  • Education City Drive, Springfield
  • 66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane
  • 74 Townsville Road, Ingham
  • 1-13 Macpherson Street, Richmond Hill
  • 98-158 Queens Road, Bowen
  • Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $4,365 $6,300 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Enquire with TAFE Queensland to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 10 Months
Estimated fee* $4,365 $6,300

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) will prepare you for the following roles.

Aged Care Worker

Aged Care Workers assist the elderly at aged care facilities or in their own home. They help their clients prepare meals, go shopping, collect medi...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Personal Carer

Personal Carers assist elderly, disabled and vulnerable people with basic home services like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, showering, dressi...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Residential Care Worker

Residential Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and group homes. They provide ch...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Community Care Worker

Community Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care and group homes. They provide children and adu...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Home Care Assistance Worker

Home Care Assistance Workers provide personal care services to elderly, disabled, and vulnerable people in their own homes. The focus of your job r...

Avg yearly income $54,600
Entry barriers Low

Trainee Support Worker

A Trainee Support Worker is employed in aged care or disability services to help clients with their daily activities. You might support people in t...

Avg yearly income $52,000
Entry barriers Low

Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Workers help those in need live their everyday lives. This hands-on assistance can take many forms, as these professionals aid a...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Home Carer

A Home Carer provides support to people with additional needs in their own home. You might work with elderly people or people with a disability. Ho...

Avg yearly income $61,880
Entry barriers Low

Aboriginal Disability Worker

An Aboriginal Disability Worker works with Indigenous people with a disability to support them in their everyday lives. You might assist your clien...

Avg yearly income $49,920
Entry barriers Low

Aboriginal Aged Care Worker

An Aboriginal Aged Care Worker works with Indigenous elders to monitor and improve their health. You might work in a health clinic or community cen...

Avg yearly income $54,600
Entry barriers Low

Disability Service Officer

The duties of a Disability Service Officer are similar to, and can sometimes overlap with, those of a disability support worker. The main differenc...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Senior Support Worker

A senior support worker takes a leadership role in providing assistance for those in need, including those living with disability and aged citizens...

Avg yearly income $73,840
Entry barriers Low

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.