Earn while you learn with the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), a blended traineeship with 120 hours of real workplace experience.
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This is Nationally Recognised Training, leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification or a Statement of Attainment.
120 hours of work placement is included as part of the traineeship program.
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Reasonable adjustments are made where applicable.
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.
120 hours of work placement. Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid Certificate, Flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations depending on host employer policies.
You may be eligible under Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding. Your eligibility is confirmed when you enquire.
Enrolment 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.
A great training organisation to do a traineeship in Melbourne with. Thank you MCIE! I am now working as a Personal Care Assistant.
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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 individual circumstances. The traineeship is designed to be accessible, and Melbourne City Institute of Education welcomes students with disabilities, learning differences, and medical conditions, with reasonable adjustments made where applicable. Submit an enquiry to confirm the current entry requirements for this course.
Pricing for this traineeship depends on factors such as funding eligibility and individual circumstances. Traineeship arrangements may attract government subsidies in some cases. Submit an enquiry to get up-to-date details on current fees and any funding options available.
The traineeship runs over 36 weeks. This includes both the structured learning component and the 120 hours of work placement. The schedule is not self-paced, so students follow a structured timetable throughout.
The course uses a blended delivery format, combining structured training with hands-on workplace experience. It is not delivered fully online. Students complete their 120 placement hours in a real aged care setting as part of the program.
Work placement totals 120 hours and is included as part of the traineeship. Students gain supervised, practical experience in an aged care environment. Submit an enquiry to find out how placement sites are arranged and what support is provided.
This qualification prepares students for entry-level roles in aged care, such as Personal Care Assistant. Graduates may find opportunities in residential aged care facilities or community-based settings. This course does not guarantee employment, it equips students with the skills and nationally recognised qualification needed to pursue roles in the sector.
This traineeship prepares students to work confidently in aged care settings. The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education and combines structured learning with 120 hours of supervised work placement. Students develop the practical and personal skills needed to support older Australians with dignity and care.
The course suits people entering aged care for the first time, as well as those already working in a support role who want a formal qualification. The blended delivery format means students engage with course content alongside real workplace experience, not after it. The traineeship structure means students can earn an income while they complete their training.
Students also have access to career support services including resume writing, interview preparation, and job search assistance.
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