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$0 Set-up Fee Payment Plan Available
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March Special: Save 40% when you pay upfront
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Upskilled supports students with finding employment through Upskilled Health and Community Services Job Portal. Enquire to learn more
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Government Funding is NOT available for this course
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Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. We are not CRICOS registered and CANNOT accept International Student Visa Holders (Subclass 500)
Course Overview
If you’re interested in becoming a disability support worker, personal care assistant, or in providing specialised support to help people with disabilities achieve their goals, this course offers real-world training in person-centred care. You’ll learn how to empower clients to maintain independence, build daily living skills, and participate fully in their communities – all while fostering dignity, inclusion, and respect.
The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is a Nationally Recognised qualification that equips you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to support individuals with disabilities in community, home, and residential care environments.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
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Support Worker
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Disability Support Worker
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Carer – Residential Aged Care
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Residential Care Worker
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Personal Care Worker
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Personal Care Assistant
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In Home Respite Worker
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Disability Service Officer
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Community Care Worker
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Community House Worker
What You'll Learn
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Deliver person-centred support tailored to people with disability – aligned with contemporary best practice across care and support services
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Promote independence, inclusion and empowerment – helping clients live with dignity and actively participate in their communities
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Support daily living activities and individualised care plans – preparing you to work in a variety of home, community and residential settings
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Recognise and respond to diverse needs and behaviours – developing the empathy, patience and adaptability needed in real care environments
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Apply legal, ethical and culturally respectful care practices – ensuring you meet current industry standards and client expectations
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Communicate effectively and build strong support relationships – a core skill in establishing trust and delivering compassionate care
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Work safely and follow infection control procedures – essential for ensuring safety in disability support environments
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Duration Study Load
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This course is designed to be completed within 18 months
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There is no minimum timeframe to complete this course. Students who are highly motivated, well-organised, experienced and committed to making time to study can complete the qualification at an accelerated pace
Delivery
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100% online
Entry Requirements
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There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Once you have inquired, one of our friendly Education Consultants will contact you to ensure you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification
Course Features
By choosing Upskilled, you will gain access to supplementary resources that can help with your studies. These inclusions aim to enhance your online learning experience, making it interactive and engaging. These include:
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Access to Upskilled’s customised learning platform, MyUpskilled
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Student Support Team
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Core and specialist trainers
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Online tutorials
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Role-Playing and Interactive Learning Activities
This course comes with Interactive Learning Activities. Upskilled understands the importance of practical experience, so to complement the theory components of your course, our specialist trainers may run ad-hoc Interactive Learning Activities.
You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with other students – sharing questions, thoughts and ideas, as well as participating together in interactive learning activities.
Work Placement
Work Placement
For the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), the work placement requirements are as follows:
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If you are currently working in the disability industry you are required to undertake work placement during a period of at least 120 hours of direct support work in at least one aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation, undertaking activities specified for CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing.
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If you are not currently working in the disability industry you are required to undertake an additional ten (10) hours work placement in addition to the 120 hours, to provide the opportunity to practice the skills that are required in the disability industry.
Recognition Of Prior Learning
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You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) provided that you have supporting evidence of any prior education and work experience. This can either reduce your study load or shorten the duration of your course. Prior to enrolment, please speak with your Education Consultant for further details
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After enrolment, you can download the application from MyUpskilled, or on request from Student Support. A trainer will be assigned to assess your eligibility for RPL and/or CT
Assessment
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This course will have you undertake summative and formative assessments, write reports and/or create a portfolio, and participate in role-playing scenarios. You’ll also be working on a variety of projects that require your own research as well as answering various written/oral questions that apply the theory you learn into practice
Testimonials
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" Personally I enjoyed the selected content of the course! What I appreciate most is the way is organised! I never found a school website/platform so well organised in every details!! I personally struggle with concentration and find the “immersive reader” tool was truly a gift! Jackie is an incredible teacher: very efficient, supportive, helpful and friendly! I wish the school is gonna introduce soon the Certificate IV of Individual Support !!! Thank you all!"Illaria NicorelliCertificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
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About Upskilled Pty Ltd
Upskilled is a leading Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40374) dedicated to helping individuals and businesses achieve their career and learning goals. Specialising in nationally recognised qualifications and short courses, Upskilled delivers flexible, online training designed to equip learners with practical, workplace-ready skills.Through its innovative learning platform, MyUpskilled, and support from industry-experienced trainers, students benefit from engaging, career-focused education that aligns with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). With strong partnerships across technology, business, and community sectors—including Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning and more—Upskilled ensures its courses remain industry-relevant and future-focused.Committed to accessibility, Upskilled offers competitive fees and payment plan options, making education more attainable for a wide range of learners. Recognised with awards for excellence in online learning, Upskilled continues to empower people to upskill, reskill, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing workforce.Upskilled Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40374)
