Start Your Career in Aged Care & Disability Support
Build practical skills, gain real workplace experience, and graduate job-ready with a nationally recognised qualification.
Course Overview
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is the ideal qualification for anyone passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people or those living with disability. This nationally recognised course prepares you for a rewarding career in aged care, disability services, home and community care, or within the NDIS workforce.
Through a combination of classroom learning, self-paced study, and a structured 120-hour practical placement, you’ll develop the knowledge and hands-on skills to provide safe, person-centred care. Topics include dementia and palliative support, infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communication, and empowering clients to live independently and with dignity.
Our dedicated trainers and support team ensure you are guided every step of the way, from study through to placement. We carefully match students to workplaces to maximise employment opportunities, making your placement not just a learning experience but also a chance to connect with potential employers.
By the end of the course, you’ll be job-ready, equipped with the skills, confidence, and practical experience to launch a career as a Personal Care Assistant, Disability Support Worker, or in other vital community care roles.
Who's It For?
This course is ideal for people who are compassionate, reliable, and want to make a meaningful difference in their community. It’s designed for those looking to:
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Start a career in aged care, disability, or community support
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Build skills to work in settings such as residential care, home and community care, or the NDIS workforce
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Gain a nationally recognised qualification that leads to real job opportunities.
Whether you’re just beginning your career or looking to formalise your experience with a qualification, this course will prepare you to provide quality, person-centred care.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
Graduates of the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) will be job-ready for a range of rewarding roles across aged care, disability, and community support services. Possible career paths include:
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Personal Care Assistant
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Disability Support Worker
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Accommodation Support Worker
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Respite Care Worker
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Personal Care Giver
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Food Service Worker
These roles are in high demand across WA, offering strong opportunities to make a real difference in people’s lives.
Study Method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- Western Australia
Duration Study Load
This course is delivered over approximately 12 months, depending on your prior experience, Credit Transfers, and individual learning needs.
You’ll study through a mix of:
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Scheduled face-to-face classes –
• Joondalup: 3 days per week (Wed – Fri) for 21 weeks
• Armadale: 3 days per week (Tues – Thurs) for 21 weeks -
Self-paced flexible learning – around 16 hours per week, including assignments
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1:1 coaching sessions to keep you supported throughout your studies
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120 hours of mandatory practical placement, arranged for you in a local facility.
This blended model gives you both the structure of classroom learning while ensuring you gain real workplace experience to graduate job-ready.
Delivery
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) is delivered through a blended learning model that combines classroom training, flexible study, and hands-on experience.
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Face-to-face classes: Delivered at our Joondalup and Armadale campuses, scheduled during the day to suit different study preferences.
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Self-paced flexible learning: Around 16 hours per week of online or at-home study, supported by assignments and resources.
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1:1 coaching: Personalised support from our trainers to help you stay on track and build confidence.
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Practical placement: 120 hours of mandatory workplace experience in a local aged care or disability facility, arranged by us to suit your needs.
This delivery model ensures you not only gain the knowledge and skills required, but also the real-world experience and support to step confidently into your new career.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability). However, students must:
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Complete a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment
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Have a laptop and basic digital literacy skills
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Be physically fit to undertake practical placement
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Provide a current National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening (if required)
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Be fully COVID-19 vaccinated before commencing placement.
These requirements ensure students are prepared for both the study and workplace components of the course.
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About Arrow Training Services
We understand the needs of our students and industry and develop training programs that connect the two together, meaning that our graduates are ready to work today!
We pride ourselves on thinking outside the square, for developing and fostering growth of our students through a commitment to provide a “We Care” attitude.
Arrow Training Services is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #6127)
