Get started in a career in aged care with our nationally recognised CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing). You’ll gain the skills, knowledge and professional attributes to care for and support people living in residential care facilities, and unlock many career opportunities in this rewarding field.

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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
SKU:CHC33015
Prime yourself for long-lasting success in the growing aged care industry by transforming yourself into a skilled aged care worker. You’ll have a positive impact on the lives of your elderly clients and provide them with the support and companionship they need. Make a difference today.
- Flexible payment options
- Study to fit into your routine
- Nationally recognised accreditation
- Start studying as soon as you enrol
- No exams, ever.
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Course breakdown
What you’ll learn in this course
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIS002
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCDIS003
Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCCCS023
Support independence and wellbeing
5/ modules
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- Daily routine
- 07:00 am - 08:00 am
- 08:00 am - 09:00 am
- 09:00 am - 01:00 pm
- 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
- 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
- 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm
- 06:30 pm - 07:30 pm
- 07:30 pm - 08:30 pm
- 08:30 pm - 09:30 pm
- 09:30 pm - onwards
Study for a minimum 25 hours per week to complete modules in 12 months
- Daily routine
- 07:00 am - 08:00 am
- 08:00 am - 09:00 am
- 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
- 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm
- 06:30 pm - 07:30 pm
- 07:30 pm - 08:00 pm
- 08:00 pm - 09:00 pm
- 09:00 pm - onwards
Study for a minimum 16.7 hours per week to complete modules in 18 months
Your course may include work placement which will be completed in addition to weekly study blocks.
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Michelle Hay Chapman
Michelle has over 16 years of experience of working within the healthcare industry working as an Enrolled Nurse and a personal care worker. She has worked with people that have a disability within different community programs and within aged care. Michelle’s specialised skills include infection control, dementia care, palliative care and person-centred care.

Michelle Hay Chapman
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Michelle has over 16 years of experience of working within the healthcare industry working as an Enrolled Nurse and a personal care worker. She has worked with people that have a disability within different community programs and within aged care. Michelle’s specialised skills include infection control, dementia care, palliative care and person-centred care.
Michelle has over 16 years of experience of working within the healthcare industry working as an Enrolled Nurse and a personal care worker. She has worked with people that have a disability within different community programs and within aged care. Michelle’s specialised skills include infection control, dementia care, palliative care and person-centred care.
Over the years she has also worked in General Practice, different hospitals across Southeast Queensland as an agency nurse working in the areas of mental health, palliative care, and dementia units.
Michelle has been a Trainer in adult education for over 6 years working in classrooms, workplaces, online and in secondary schools.
• Diploma of Nursing
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Community Services
• Certificate 3 in Aged Care
Over the years she has also worked in General Practice, different hospitals across Southeast Queensland as an agency nurse working in the areas of mental health, palliative care, and dementia units.
Michelle has been a Trainer in adult education for over 6 years working in classrooms, workplaces, online and in secondary schools.
• Diploma of Nursing
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Community Services
• Certificate 3 in Aged Care
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