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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MCIE's Work Placement Coordinator will organise placement with an approved host employer or support students to arrange their own placement, subject to approval.
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.
All online resources and assessments are completed via MCIE's LMS platform, with communication through Microsoft Teams.
This is Nationally Recognised Training that leads to an Australian Qualification compliant with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), or a Statement of Attainment.
This course is CRICOS registered (Code: 115150H), making it suitable for overseas students on a student visa.
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.
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.
Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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