Gain the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) in 36 weeks, with real placement hours and blended delivery.
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Delivered simultaneously in the classroom and remotely in real-time via Microsoft Teams, approximately 15 hours per week (2 x 7.5 hours per day), plus 5 hours optional tutorials per week and up to 5 hours self-study per week.
The MCIE Work Placement Coordinator will organise your 120-hour placement with one of their host employers.
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.
Leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or a Statement of Attainment.
The provider has a large network of domestic marketing partners and international education agents/partners across multiple countries facilitating student enrolments.
Melbourne City Institute of Education provides dedicated career services including job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation to help graduates find employment.
Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.
Students must complete 120 mandatory placement hours. The MCIE Work Placement Coordinator will organise placement with one of their host employers.
You may be eligible under Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding. Your eligibility is confirmed when you enquire.
Fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed.
No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.
I wanted to congratulate each and every one of you for a job well done working with your colleagues and your students in the midst of the pandemic. Your dedication and support for students highly appreciated. I started last year doing my Certificate IV In Disability Course. I would like to especially Thank You for my trainer Sonia. She was pleasant, firm and professional while teaching in the class.
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The Certificate III in Individual Support was fantastic! I have learnt a lot as a student with MCIE and their supportive staff and teachers have helped me to get qualified. Thank you to MCIE!
I wanted to congratulate each and every one of you for a job well done working with your colleagues and your students in the midst of the pandemic. Your dedication and support for students highly appreciated. I started last year doing my Certificate IV In Disability Course. I would like to especially Thank You for my trainer Sonia. She was pleasant, firm and professional while teaching in the class.
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Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.
Entry requirements can vary depending on your background and circumstances. Melbourne City Institute of Education welcomes students with disabilities, learning differences, and medical conditions, with reasonable adjustments available. Submit an enquiry to confirm the current entry requirements for this course.
Pricing for this course can vary depending on eligibility, funding, and enrolment timing. Submit an enquiry to confirm current pricing and any available funding options.
The course runs for 36 weeks. It is not self-paced, students follow a structured timetable of approximately 15 hours of scheduled training per week. Up to 5 hours of optional tutorials and 5 hours of self-study are also available weekly.
Delivery is blended, sessions run simultaneously in the classroom and remotely via Microsoft Teams in real time. This means students can attend from a physical campus or join live online. The format is structured, not self-paced.
Yes, the course includes 120 hours of supervised work placement. Melbourne City Institute of Education's Work Placement Coordinator arranges the placement with a host employer on your behalf. Submit an enquiry to find out more about how placement is scheduled.
This qualification prepares students for roles such as aged care worker, disability support worker, personal care assistant, and home care worker. These roles involve supporting older adults or people with disability in residential, community, or home settings. Career outcomes will vary depending on individual circumstances and the job market.
This course covers the practical and theoretical skills needed to work in aged care and disability support. Students learn how to assist clients with daily living, follow individualised care plans, and communicate effectively with people and their families. The qualification spans 36 weeks and includes 120 hours of supervised work placement.
Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education, the course uses a blended format, combining real-time classroom and remote sessions via Microsoft Teams. Expect around 15 hours of scheduled training per week, with 5 hours of optional tutorials and up to 5 hours of self-study also available each week.
The course suits people entering the care sector for the first time, those returning to work, and anyone with a disability or learning difference, reasonable adjustments are available. A dedicated placement coordinator organises the 120-hour work placement with a host employer.
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