- CHC33021
- Certificate III
- No study required
- RPL available
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)
The nationally recognised entry qualification for aged care and disability support work. Already doing the job? Get it through Recognition of Prior Learning: your experience is assessed against the units, with no study required.
A qualification that gets you on the roster
The Certificate III in Individual Support is the entry qualification for aged care, home care and disability support work. It covers the everyday work of supporting people: personal care, helping people stay independent and connected, working safely and following each person’s support plan. If you’ve been doing that work, in residential aged care, home care or disability support, Recognition of Prior Learning lets an assessor from our partner RTO check your experience against each unit, with no classes to attend. Your free consult comes first, so you know whether you’re eligible before you pay anything.
- Pathway
- RPL
- Study
- None required
- Assessment
- 2–3 weeks
- Start
- Any time
What your experience is assessed against
[Core units] core and [elective count] elective units. Replace the rows below with the official unit codes and titles.
| Type | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Core | [CHCCCS031] | [Provide individualised support] |
| Core | [CHCCCS038] | [Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support] |
| Core | [CHCCCS040] | [Support independence and wellbeing] |
| Core | [HLTWHS002] | [Follow safe work practices for direct client care] |
| Elective | [CODE] | [Elective unit title] |
| Elective | [CODE] | [Elective unit title] |
Where this takes you
- Disability support worker
- Aged care worker
- Home care assistant
- Community support worker
One fee, no study
Free
An advisor talks through your experience, checks it against the units and confirms Recognition of Prior Learning is a fit, before you pay anything.
Book a free consult$1,500
Working in support now, or done it before? Your evidence is assessed against the units through RPL, with no classroom hours. Enrolment and payment happen in person. One clear fee.
Common questions
How much experience do I need for RPL?
It depends on the work you’ve done and how closely it matches the units. Helping older people or people with disability with personal care, daily living and getting out into the community all counts, whether in residential aged care, home care or disability services. Your free eligibility check tells you where you stand before you pay anything.
How long does the RPL assessment take?
The whole process takes about 2–3 weeks, from your eligibility check to the assessor’s decision. Once your eligibility is confirmed you enrol and pay in person, and having your evidence ready early keeps it moving.
What counts as evidence?
Usually your resume, a reference letter from a supervisor or employer, proof of identity and your USI. Examples of the work help too, like shift notes or support plans you’ve followed, with clients’ details removed. Your advisor will tell you exactly what your assessor needs.
