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Build a Career in Aged Care and Disability Support

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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CHC33021National Code
36 WeeksCourse Duration
120 hrsWork Placement
BlendedDelivery
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What You Get

Everything That Comes With This Course

Blended Training Delivery

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.

Work Placement Coordination

The MCIE Work Placement Coordinator will organise your 120-hour placement with one of their host employers.

Support for Students with Disabilities

MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.

Nationally Recognised Training

Leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or a Statement of Attainment.

Earn & Learn Recruitment Access

The provider has a large network of domestic marketing partners and international education agents/partners across multiple countries facilitating student enrolments.

Career & Employment Support

Melbourne City Institute of Education provides dedicated career services including job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation to help graduates find employment.

Student Wellbeing Support

Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.

120 Hours Of Work Placement

Students must complete 120 mandatory placement hours. The MCIE Work Placement Coordinator will organise placement with one of their host employers.

Funding May Apply

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.

Where This Can Take You

The Roles This Qualification Opens

Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed.

$52,100Median income in the first year after training (NCVER, 2025)
Aged Care WorkerDisability Support WorkerPersonal Care AssistantHome Care Worker

No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.

What You'll Learn

The 15 Units Behind The Qualification

Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.

15Total Units
9Core Units
6Electives
120Placement Hours

Core Units

CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeing
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

 

HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Elective Units

CHCPAL003Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCDIS011Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020Work effectively in disability support
CHCAGE013Work effectively in aged care
From Past Students

What Students Say About It

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.
Cindy Gao (Yunping Gao) · Provider Website
Love this course and amazing trainers.
Joe · Provider Website
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!
Amy · Provider Website
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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Before You Enquire

Eligibility And The First Steps

Before You Apply

18 or over at enrolment
Domestic students
Meet language, literacy and numeracy standards for this level
Must complete a Pre-Training Review
Must meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for this program level
Must have completed Year 10 level at school
Must confirm that MCIE has ensured the program is suited to their career aspirations and needs

How It Starts

01
Complete a Pre-Training Review
02
Apply for a USI number at https://www.usi.gov.au/students or authorise MCIE to apply on your behalf
03
Enquire or apply online
04
Download brochure for more information
The Money Part

Ways To Pay For It

Pay Upfront

Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

Government Subsidised Fee - Regional VIC Delivery

Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

Government Subsidised Fee - Melbourne Metropolitan Delivery

Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

Concession Fee - Regional VIC Delivery

Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

Concession Fee - Melbourne Metropolitan Delivery

Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

Optional Weekly Tutorials

Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.

Before You Ask

Questions People Ask First

What are the entry requirements for this 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.

How much does this course cost?

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.

How long does it take to complete?

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.

How is this course delivered?

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.

Is there a work placement component?

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.

What roles can this qualification prepare me for?

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.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

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.

The College Behind It

Delivered By A Registered Training Organisation

MC
Melbourne City Institute of Education
RTO 22172
In-house career services: job search, resume and interview preparation
Earn & Learn, the college's own recruitment service
Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.
Nationally Recognised TrainingITECALes Toques BlanchesAustralian Culinary FederationCPA Australia
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