Dates

Commencing weekly

Days

17 Weeks

ZOOM Classroom 
Monday and Friday

Classroom Every Wednesday
Wednesday

Plus an additional 120 hours of practical placement (scheduled Monday – Friday over 3 weeks)

Times

Class times
Commences at 9.00am
Concludes 3.00pm

Practical Placement times
Commences at 7.30am

Concludes 3.30pm

Admission Criteria

Applicants seeking entry into CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support course should meet the following criteria.

• Over 16 years of age and not enrolled at school or undertaking the program through an identified pathway will.
• Have successfully completed year 10 of secondary school or equivalent or be of mature age.
• Be a Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident or an New Zealand citizen or an eligible Visa holder living in South Australia.
• Be able to use and respond to written language, including some unfamiliar material in a variety of contexts.
• Successfully complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test.
• Must be able to produce a clear National Police Certificate when requested.
• Produce evidence of Influenza vaccination
• Meet special enrolment conditions as required.
• Photo Identification.
• There are no prerequisite units of competence.

Possible Job Outcomes

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is an appropriate qualification for people seeking work in the aged care industry and direct care work. With an ageing population their is a high demand for care workers in the aged care and associated industries. This qualification is generally identified as the minimal qualification required to work in these areas.

Possible Course Pathways

Once students have completed their qualification at the certificate III level they may decide to continue their studies in the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support or candidates may also like to progress to higher level qualifications within the aged care sector and across the community sector.

The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support requires the completion of 18 units, however for those students who have successfully completed the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support with AEATS, they will be automatically granted credits for 10 of these units.

AEATS will also recognise credit transfers upon proof of units completed with other RTOs.

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

An appropriate qualification for people seeking work in the aged care industry and direct care work.

Fee Information

For further information: Visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria

Interest Free flexible payment plan options are available to suit the convenience of students.

The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

NOTE: Fees are calculated inline with the South Australian Vocational Education And Training – Training Fee Framework.

There are many individual factors that may vary your applicable fees. Contact AEATS for a Fee quote.

This course has been approved for Centrelink student allowances. More information on assistance available can be found on the Centrelink website www.centrelink.gov.au. For information regarding your individual eligibility please contact Centrelink on 132490 or visit your local Customer Service Centre.

For more information or to confirm the cost of your course contact 1300 854 336 (Toll Free).