Certificate III in Individual Support
Start a rewarding career making a real difference with the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you to provide compassionate, hands-on care to people in home, community, and residential care environments.
You’ll develop the practical skills and confidence to support older people, individuals living with disability, and others who need assistance to maintain their independence and quality of life. Learn how to deliver personalised care, communicate effectively, and work as part of a professional support team in a growing industry with strong employment opportunities.
Guaranteed Work Placement at Minda
The course includes a minimum of 120-hours of supervised work placement, allowing you to gain valuable real-world experience and build industry-ready skills before graduating. With a strong focus on person-centred care, safety, and ethical practice, this qualification can open pathways into meaningful roles across the health and community services sector.
South Australian Government Subsidy
Government funding may be available for this qualification through a subsidy for eligible students. To learn more about the financial support on offer, along with the requirements and obligations involved in accessing it, please contact our team. You can also check your eligibility by visiting the Skills SA Website.
Course Information
| Next Intake | July 2026 |
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| Course Duration | 24 weeks (including a 120-hour facilitated placement at Minda) |
| Funded Course fee | $572 / $450 Concession* |
| Full Fee | $2,854.50 (for those not eligible for funding) |
| Incidental Fees | $71.00 NDIS worker check |
| Fee inclusion | Manual Handling for Carers training certificate Textbook and all learning materials Depending on your chosen elective stream, either HLTAID011 Provide First Aid or HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication will be included as part of your course fees. |
| Delivery Method | Face-to-face |
| Units of Competency | 15 total (9 core, 6 elective) |
| Contact Number | (08) 8179 5200 |
| Location | Minda Inc, Rogerson/SALC Building, 12 King George Ave, North Brighton SA 5048 |
Units of Competency
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support includes a total of fifteen (15) units – nine (9) core and six (6) electives. Students must also complete a mandatory 120-hour work placement.
- All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
- All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- All Group A and all Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability).
Core Units
- CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy body systems
- CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
- HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
- CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
- CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCDIS011 – Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
- CHCDIS012 – Support community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS020 – Work effectively in disability suppor
- CHCCCS044 – Follow established person-centred behaviour support
- CHCGRP001 – Support group activities
- HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
- HLTHPS006 – Assist clients with medication