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Start a Career in Aged Care with a Paid Traineeship

Earn while you learn with the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), a blended traineeship with 120 hours of real workplace experience.

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

Everything That Comes With This Course

Nationally Recognised Training

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

Work Placement Included

120 hours of work placement is included as part of the traineeship program.

Support for Students with Disabilities

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

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

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.

Funding May Apply

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.

Earn while you learn through the traineeship structure
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 Care Assistant

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
CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

 

CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systems

Elective Units

CHCDIS011Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020Work effectively in disability support
CHCCCS043Support positive mealtime experiences
CHCAGE007Recognise and report risk of falls
CHCCCS033Identify and report abuse
From Past Students

What Students Say About It

A great training organisation to do a traineeship in Melbourne with. Thank you MCIE! I am now working as a Personal Care Assistant.
Joe · Provider Website
Before You Enquire

Eligibility And The First Steps

Before You Apply

18 or over at enrolment
Australian citizen or permanent resident
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 demonstrate suitability as a candidate for this program
Must have a Unique Student Identification (USI) number

How It Starts

01
Complete Pre-Training Review
02
Demonstrate LLN skill standards
03
Obtain or apply for a USI number
04
Submit enrolment application
The Money Part

Ways To Pay For It

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Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funded

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.

Before You Ask

Questions People Ask First

What are the entry requirements for this traineeship?

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.

How much does the traineeship cost?

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.

How long does the course take to complete?

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.

How is this course delivered?

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.

What does the work placement involve?

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.

What career roles can this qualification lead to?

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.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

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.

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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