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Build a Career in Aged Care and Disability Support

Gain the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability), a nationally recognised qualification preparing you for hands-on care roles in Australia.

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

Everything That Comes With This Course

Work Placement Coordinator

MCIE's Work Placement Coordinator will organise placement with an approved host employer or support students to arrange their own placement, subject to approval.

Blended Delivery Mode

Course is delivered through a combination of face-to-face trainer-led sessions on campus and online learning activities via the LMS, providing flexibility alongside structured learning.

Online Learning Management System (LMS)

All online resources and assessments are completed via MCIE's LMS platform, with communication through Microsoft Teams.

Nationally Recognised Qualification

This is Nationally Recognised Training that leads to an Australian Qualification compliant with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), or a Statement of Attainment.

CRICOS Registered Course

This course is CRICOS registered (Code: 115150H), making it suitable for overseas students on a student visa.

120 Hours Of Work Placement

Students must complete 120 mandatory placement hours. The MCIE Work Placement Coordinator will organise placement with an approved host employer or support students to arrange their own placement, subject to approval. Placement is within the 38-week course duration (6 weeks). Candidates may be required to provide National Police Check, Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, vaccination evidence, and/or First Aid Certificate depending on host employer requirements.

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)
Personal CarerAged Care WorkerAccommodation Support WorkerIn-Home Respite 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

HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeing

 

CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systems

Elective Units

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

Eligibility And The First Steps

Before You Apply

18 or over at enrolment
Overseas students (CRICOS enrolled). Candidates must meet English language proficiency requirements.
Meet language, literacy and numeracy standards for this level
IELTS band score of 6.0 or equivalent internationally recognised exam result in line with Department of Home Affairs requirements
Satisfactory completion of an ELICOS program at Advanced level
Completion of studies equivalent to or higher than an Australian Year 11 qualification from an English-speaking country
Completion of MCIE's English Placement Test with an overall score equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above

How It Starts

01
Enquire or apply online
02
Complete Pre-Training Review
03
Provide evidence of English language proficiency (unless exempt)
04
Obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
05
Pay tuition and non-tuition fees
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Includes materials and enrolment fee of $250. Covers textbooks, MCIE T-shirt, and student ID charges. Total estimated cost including tuition ($11,500) and non-tuition ($1,000) fees. Additional service fees such as re-assessment fees or RPL fees are not included. Industry requirement costs (police check, vaccinations, etc.) are also not included.

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 may include English language proficiency and other criteria relevant to overseas students. Specific prerequisites can vary. Submit an enquiry to confirm current entry requirements before applying.

How much does this course cost?

Tuition fees apply to this CRICOS-registered course. Pricing can vary depending on your circumstances. Submit an enquiry to get up-to-date fee information.

How long does the course take to complete?

The course runs for 38 weeks in total. This includes 28 weeks of structured delivery, 6 weeks of work placement, and 4 weeks of scheduled breaks.

How is the course delivered?

The course uses a blended delivery model. Students attend face-to-face trainer-led sessions on campus and complete online learning activities through Melbourne City Institute of Education's LMS platform. Communication is supported via Microsoft Teams.

How does work placement work?

Students complete 120 hours of supervised work placement. Melbourne City Institute of Education's Work Placement Coordinator can organise placement with an approved host employer, or students may arrange their own placement subject to approval.

What roles can this qualification prepare me for?

This qualification prepares students for roles such as Personal Carer, Aged Care Worker, Accommodation Support Worker, and In-Home Respite Worker. These are opportunities in the aged care and disability support sector, employment outcomes will vary between individuals.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

This course covers the core skills needed to work in aged care and disability support. Students learn to assist clients with daily living, communicate effectively with care teams, and follow safe work practices. The blended format combines on-campus trainer-led sessions with online learning activities through a dedicated LMS platform.

Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172), the course runs for 38 weeks, including 28 weeks of structured delivery, 6 weeks of work placement, and 4 weeks of scheduled breaks. Students complete 120 hours of supervised placement with an approved host employer, gaining real workplace experience before graduating.

This course suits overseas students on a student visa. It is a CRICOS-registered course (Code: 115150H) and leads to an AQF-compliant qualification. Students who prefer to source their own placement may do so, subject to approval from the Work Placement Coordinator.

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.
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