Gain Real Skills With the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Looking to build a career in aged care that’s both rewarding and secure? The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) at Skyline International College is a nationally recognised course designed to prepare you for fundamental roles in residential, home, or community-based aged care settings.

Whether you’re just starting your journey or switching careers, this program is ideal for people who want to make a genuine impact in the lives of older Australians. As one of Sydney’s trusted vocational education providers, Skyline delivers hands-on, job-focused training that’s backed by industry knowledge and caring support.

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

This qualification 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.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Who This Course Is For

The individual support course is tailored for:

Individuals who want to work as aged care or home care assistants
People re-entering the workforce are looking for a reliable, growing industry
International students seeking a CRICOS-registered qualification
Anyone who values person-centred care and wants a career that makes a difference

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What You’ll Learn

You’ll develop core skills and knowledge needed to support elderly clients with respect, safety, and dignity. Topics include:

Personal care and hygiene support
Healthy body systems and ageing processes
Support for people with dementia or palliative needs
Legal and ethical considerations in community care
Working safely and effectively in a team environment

This program combines classroom-based learning with structured work placements, giving you a chance to apply what you learn in a real care environment. Graduates leave with confidence, capability, and workplace-ready experience.

Why Go With Skyline International College?

Skyline International College is more than just a place to study. We’re an education partner who takes your goals seriously.

Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and CRICOS approved
Small class sizes and supportive trainers with real industry experience
Located near Sydney with easy access to public transport
Flexible learning schedules for busy students
Strong connections with local care providers for placement opportunities

This isn’t just theory. You’ll graduate knowing how to perform the daily tasks expected of aged care workers, from transferring clients safely to assisting with mobility and providing compassionate support. We also offer courses like a Diploma of Community Services, carpentry and construction management courses.
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Job Outcomes After Graduation

The aged care sector is one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries. With an ageing population, demand for qualified support workers continues to rise. Successful completion of this certificate III in individual support opens doors to job roles like:

Aged Care Worker
Home Care Assistant
Residential Support Worker
Personal Care Assistant
Community Care Worker

Whether you want full-time employment or flexible part-time roles, this qualification positions you well for a strong start in the healthcare and community services space.

Take the First Step Today

Ready to join a growing industry where your work truly matters? The individual support course at Skyline International College is your gateway to a stable, meaningful career in aged care. Start a Career in Aged Care with Industry-Recognised Training near Sydney. Contact us now to learn more, check your eligibility, or begin your application. Your career in caring starts here.

Course Details
CRICOS Course Code116886D
National Qualification CodeCHC33021
Course Duration52 Weeks
(Includes term breaks)
Delivery arrangementFace to Face and Online
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Skyline International College (SIC) follows the Community Services Training Package guidance for the entry requirements for this qualification. There are no entry requirements for this qualification and direct entry is accepted.

Academic Requirements:

Minimum completion of Australian Year 12 secondary school education equivalent or above.

English Language Requirements:

Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each band or Upper Intermediate or EAP completion from an approved ELICOS/ESL centre Or Equivalent English Test (e.g. PTE, TOEFL).

An AQF qualification at Certificate III level or above in any discipline, delivered and assessed in English, will also satisfy both academic and English requirements.

Successfully complete the Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital literacy assessment provided by SIC prior to finalization of enrolment.

Physical requirements:

Participants of this course should have reasonable level of fitness as the role may involve a variety of tasks that require physical activity, such as providing direct personal care including showering, transferring and assisting clients with mobility and a range of other manual handling tasks.

We provide access to your course materials through SIC eSpace online platform and course handouts. We have computers and student access at the college, required software’s (eg, IT software’s and Microsoft suite) are installed in college computers for students to use.

The course materials fee for the course is $2,000.

Occupational titles suited to our choice of electives may include:

Individual Support Worker
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
Aged Care Worker
Aged Care Support Worker
Home and Community Care Worker
Care Assistant

Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support. It contains 15 units of competency as follows:

9 core units
6 elective units

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core/Elective
CHCCCS031	Provide individualised support	Core
CHCCCS038	Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support	Core
CHCCCS040	Support independence and wellbeing	Core
CHCCCS041	Recognise healthy body systems	Core
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	Core
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Core
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically	Core
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control	Core
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	Core
CHCAGE011	Provide support to people living with dementia	Elective (Ageing specialisation)
CHCAGE013	Work effectively in aged care	Elective (Ageing specialisation)
CHCPAL003	Deliver care services using a palliative approach	Elective (Ageing specialisation)
CHCCCS001	Address the needs of people with chronic disease	Elective
HLTAID011	Provide first aid	Elective
CHCCCS033	Identify and report abuse	Elective

The course is delivered across 40 weeks over 4 terms.
The delivery mode is blended delivery mode combining classroom and online delivery.

Classroom learning:
This blended mode means we conduct face-to-face delivery for 15 hours per week supplemented by structured eSpace online learning for 5 hours per week. Once you start the course, the trainers will explain how the classes will run 15 hours per week in the classroom. Classroom learning includes lectures supported by powerpoint plus visual topic content, with practice time and lots of group and oral work.

Structured eSpace online learning:
There is an extra 5 hours per week programmed outside class time when you revise and practice to reinforce classroom learning. The eSpace online learning is set up by unit and topics so it is easy for you to explore and then work through each unit of study.

Work Placement:
Work placement is in a regulated age care service in Australia

Students will be required to complete 120 hours of work placement. Placement will be in an accredited age care facility at 30 hours per week basis. SIC has agreements with workplaces to provide suitable placements for students. However, students encouraged to look for their age care centres to complete their practical.

Day	Face to Face (15 hours/week)	Online (5 hours/week)
Day option 2 days 8.00 am - 4.00 pm	Lectures, group work, oral work, case studies, simulation, practical demonstration	Self-Study (in your own time). Revise and practice classroom learning.
Evening option 3 evenings 4.00pm – 9.30pm

Students are required to complete a range of tasks as part of the assessment requirements for each unit. Assessment methods may include:

Written Assessment
Practical Demonstration of Task
Case study
Project / Assignment
Role Play / Presentation
Portfolio / Work Placement / Third Party Report

Within the Projects there may be a number of tasks and methods used to gather evidence of competency such as:

Web based research and reports
Scenarios and case studies
Practical demonstrations observed by the Assessor
Simulations
Presentations observed by the Assessor

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)
RPL and credit transfer (CT) can be applied for at the time of enrolment or during orientation and the original or certified copy must be provided. A fee is payable for assessing your RPL status or processing your credit transfer, please refer to our price lists in the handbook and website. If credit is granted, international students may have their course and visa shortened.

Upon successful completion of all the required units of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification in CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support. Students who do not complete all required units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support course.

Under mutual recognition, the Qualification or Statement of Attainment awarded by Skyline International College will be recognized by other RTOs Australia wide. Upon successful completion of this course, students may choose to study:

CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services at Skyline International College or
An undergraduate degree at universities or higher education providers that are willing to accept your credentials and experience (subject to higher education providers course entry requirements).

Skyline International College campus is fully equipped with required facilities including modern computer lab with internet access and required IT software’s, data projector and resources borrowing facility, printing and photocopying facility and a student common area.

Gain Real Skills With the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Who This Course Is For

What You’ll Learn

Why Go With Skyline International College?

Job Outcomes After Graduation

Take the First Step Today

Academic Requirements:

English Language Requirements:

Physical requirements:

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