Ready to make a difference in the lives of Australia’s ageing community? The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) equips you with practical skills and knowledge for a rewarding career in aged care, healthcare or community services.
For just $599, this nationally recognised aged care course for domestic students is delivered through a blended learning model, combining online study and hands-on training. With a flexible duration of 3 to 12 months, you’ll master essential skills such as creating care plans, managing legal responsibilities, and ensuring infection control.
Enrol now to secure your place and take the first step towards a career in aged care with Skills Training College today!
$599.00
Blended Learning
(Online & in Person)
3-12 Months
Self-paced online learning, In-Person Workshops & Work Placement (120 hours)
Are you ready to make an impact in Australia’s aged care industry? The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) provides a strong foundation for roles such as aged care worker, personal care assistant, and support worker. This nationally recognised certification equips you with essential skills to support and empower Australia’s ageing population.
Through our comprehensive curriculum, you’ll learn to create and implement tailored care plans, uphold legal and ethical responsibilities, apply effective infection control practices, and build strong communication and relationship management skills with clients. You’ll also develop expertise in areas such as supporting independence and wellbeing, recognising healthy body systems, and delivering care using palliative approaches.
As part of your training, you’ll receive the nationally recognised HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication and the HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Tasks Safely certification (valued at $145) at no extra cost. Delivered via blended learning, this course offers the flexibility to complete your studies within 3 to 12 months, allowing you to balance your commitments while preparing for a rewarding career in aged care. Limited spots are available so get in quick – enrol online now to get started!
Nationally Accredited
Affordable Learning
SA, QLD, NSW, VIC & NT
Course Price
$599.00
Delivery Mode
Blended Learning
(Online & In Person)
Course Duration
3-12 Months
Self-paced online learning, In-Person Workshops & Work Placement (120 hours)
Want to learn more about our courses?
Enrol in one of our upcoming aged care courses or download your free course guide to learn more. Begin your journey with our Certificate III in Individual Support – Aged Care Course today!
Enrol in our Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) now and start your self-paced online learning instantly.
| Location | Course Title | Info | Price AUD (ex GST) | |
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| ADELAIDE, SA Adelaide - Grenfell Street  Adelaide - Grenfell Street Level 2, 45 Grenfell Street Adelaide 5000 Australia | Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) [DOMESTIC] | Enrol now to start today! | 599.00 | |
| BRISBANE CITY, QLD Brisbane CBD Ann Street  Brisbane CBD Ann Street Level 1, 345 ANN STREET BRISBANE CITY 4000 Australia | Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) [DOMESTIC] | Enrol now to start today! | 599.00 | |
| DARWIN DC, NT Darwin 2  Darwin 2 Level 5, 116 Esplanade DARWIN DC 0820 Australia | Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) [DOMESTIC] | Enrol now to start today! | 599.00 | |
| MELBOURNE, VIC Melbourne CBD  Melbourne CBD The Century Building Unit 1104 125-133 Swanston Street Melbourne 3000 Australia | Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) [DOMESTIC] | Enrol now to start today! | 599.00 | |
| SYDNEY, NSW Sydney CBD  Sydney CBD Chambers Arcade Suite 1501 Level 15, 370 Pitt Street Sydney 2000 Australia | Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) [DOMESTIC] | Enrol now to start today! | 599.00 |
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is your gateway to making a lasting difference in the lives of Australia’s older population. This qualification equips you with the practical skills and knowledge to excel in aged care, focusing on personalised and compassionate support.
Through nine core units and six electives, you’ll gain expertise in promoting independence, well-being, and understanding legal and ethical responsibilities.
As a bonus, we’re offering a nationally accredited Manual Handling certification at no extra cost, giving you essential skills for safely handling physical tasks in aged care roles. Enhance your career potential and start making a real difference today!
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CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support |
CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people |
CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
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CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
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CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing |
HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
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CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy body systems |
HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
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CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
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| Elective Units | Specialised Aged Care Units |
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CHCCCS017 – Provide Loss & Grief Support |
CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia |
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CHCCCS033 – Identify & Report Abuse |
CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach
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HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients with Medication |
CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
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FREE – HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely (Statement of Attainment) |
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You’re just a few steps away from starting your journey in the aged care industry. Don’t hesitate – start your Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) today!
Explore other streams to broaden your career opportunities in the care sector. Consider the Disability Support Course, which focuses on empowering individuals with disabilities to lead more independent lives. Alternatively, the Aged Care & Disability Support course combines the best of both streams, equipping you with versatile skills to support a diverse range of clients. Expand your expertise and make a greater impact!
Certificate III in Individual Support
(Disability)
Aged Care & Disability Support
Certificate III in Individual Support
(Ageing & Disability)
Our aged care training is delivered through a hybrid learning mode including self-paced online learning materials, in-person practical workshops & industry-specific work placement to teach you job-ready skills and knowledge to enter the aged care sector in Australia.
Self-Paced Online Learning
Fast or slow. At the beach or in bed. Learn from anywhere at anytime! Complete all your theoretical learning online at your own pace from anywhere!
In-Person Practical Workshops
Over the course of your certificate you'll be required to attend at least 5 in-person, practical workshops including your Free HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely course.
120 Hours Industry Workplace
Get job-ready and accustomed to the aged care industry with 120 hours of work-placement in an industry setting.
Getting started in our Certificate III in Individual Support Aged Care Course is easy! There’s no previous academic or work experience requirement to enrol. However there are some minimum eligibility requirements all students have to meet including:
Students must be at least 16 years old. Students under the age of 18 must submit a signed Parental Consent Form before starting their course.
Students must possess basic proficiency in written and verbal English.
Students must have access to a computer & reliable internet connection to complete self-paced online theory.
Students must possess basic physical fitness to perform manual tasks such as moving patients.
To complete your Aged Care course you must complete 120 hours of vocational placement in a relevant industry workplace.
Before commencing work placement you must meet all the following requirements. All costs associated with these requirements are the student’s responsibility.
Please Note: requirements for work placement can vary in certain jurisdictions. Consult with our education team for more details prior to commencing your placement.
Skills Training College’s aged care course is offered at Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin & Melbourne. No matter where you are, there’s sure to be a course near you!
Over the course of your certificate you’ll be required to attend a minimum of five in-person, practical sessions including HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely.
These sessions are designed to give you crucial hands-on experience that builds your practical knowledge and skills to effectively work in the aged care industry.
We’re all about giving you the flexibility to tailor your learning to your lifestyle. After enrolment you’ll be able to select your own practical sessions to fit around your schedule.
To complete your Aged Care course you must complete 120 hours of vocational placement in a relevant industry workplace.
Before commencing work placement you must meet all the following requirements. All costs associated with these requirements are the student’s responsibility.
Please note: requirements for work placement can vary in certain jurisdictions. Consult with our education team for more details prior to commencing your placement.
There are no formal academic or professional requirements needed to enrol in an aged care course in Australia.
Skills Training College’s aged care course takes at least three weeks to complete. The exact time to complete the course depends on a student’s own skill level and commitment to completing their at home theoretical study and work placements.
The classroom based training consists of a minimum of 15 sessions. Training is full time, starting at 9am and running until 5pm each day, for three weeks. The self-paced theory learning takes approximately 30-60 hours. Students must also complete a minimum of 120 hours of work placement in their own time.
Yes. Workplace training is an essential part of a Certificate III in Individual Support. A simulated workplace environment is not a substitute for the real workplaces when it comes to ensuring you’ve embodied the care outcomes of an aged care course.
While there are some entry-level roles which require no qualifications, an aged care course is typically a minimum requirement for most aged care or ageing support positions. From there, additional aged care study, training, and qualifications can be undertaken for better employment opportunities.
No. While a portion of this course must be completed online in students’ own time, working in aged care requires skills sets which can only be achieved through practical training.
Necessary skills include practical training in how to recognise healthy body systems, infection prevention and control policies, and the ability to assist clients with taking their medication, among others.
To work in aged care in Australia, a Certificate III in Individual Support is absolutely necessary. Students must complete the course through the aged care elective stream before they can work effectively in the aged care industry.
While one can provide personal care to a family member or loved one in need without an aged care certification, it is not recommended. Without completing an aged care course, care givers will not be able to fully understand what is required of a them, what the safe work practices for aged care are, nor their legal responsibilities as a care giver.
Emotionally, aged care work can be challenging. However, for a compassionate and motivated person whose heart is in the right place, the career outcomes can be just as rewarding.
Aged care workers face difficult situations no matter their specialty as they provide direct client care to people facing some of life’s most confronting challenges. Palliative care workers are constantly exposed to death as they make people comfortable at the end of their lives, and provide grief and loss support to both patients and their loved ones. Dementia care services are challenging as require workers to support people with reduced mental capabilities. Any aged care worker may also have to identify and report abuse where they see aged care services not properly enacted.
How easy it is to find work or work placement or volunteer opportunities depends on where you want to go in your aged care career. Searching online is an easy way to find aged care residences, hospices, retirement villages, and other aged care facilities. Locations such as these often have volunteers in high demand, providing an easy first step into aged care work.
The facility in which you perform your practical placement may allow you to stay on as a volunteer. They may even be one of your potential future employers. If you’re struggling to find aged care work, or a location to perform your work placement’s hours, your trainer may be able to point you in the right direction.
An aged care course can be considered tax deductible if you already work with elderly people in a position where self-education can be considered either upskilling or maintaining your position. In these instances, your course expenses are tax deductible. Check with an accountant or tax specialist for more information.
If you’d like to do more than just provide ageing support to people in need, you can expand your specialty by undertaking further study to advance your career. Healthcare requires a diverse range of skill sets, and the best opportunities for further studies include some of the following:
Both a Certificate III and a Certificate IV in aged care require students to complete theoretical readings, practical exercises, and work experience in an appropriate aged care setting. At a basic level, the difference between these two qualifications is that a Certificate III is an entry level qualification and a Certificate IV is more advanced.
A Certificate III represents the perfect first step for someone looking to begin working in the aged care industry. Meanwhile, a Certificate IV delves much deeper into aged care knowledge and skills, and is best for those seeking leadership and management positions within the industry.
Not sure which course you need to enrol in? Check your eligibility below.
Our domestic courses are available to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only.
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident you will need to enrol in an International Course.
