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National code: CHC33021
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) at Belmont
Course information
Type
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Focus
Ageing, Home and Community CareCourse specialisation
Schedule
Full Time16+ hours per week.
Duration
8 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
30 Jul 2026First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
16 Apr 2027Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Proposed timetable
Mon, ThuThe proposed timetable is a draft and will be confirmed by your teacher
Class time
10 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
10 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
Enrolment open
Enrolment is open and places are available.
Course fees
$0 to $9,920This is course may be available at a reduced cost. See fee types for eligibility criteria.
Reduced fee options
Fee-free available
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria apply.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, multiple choice
Skills assessments: practical demonstrations
Case study assessments: scenario based written tasks
Work placement projects: research task related to client care, log book, portfolio
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
You will undertake a mandatory 120 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer.
TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement with a suitable industry employer.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
This course includes online and on‑campus classes. You’ll join online classes in Microsoft Teams. You’ll attend compulsory face‑to‑face classes at Hamilton campus every fortnight.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency , including 9 core and 6 speciality units.
Core units - 9
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Provide individualised supportCHCCCS031
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and controlHLTINF006
Follow safe work practices for direct client careHLTWHS002
Work legally and ethicallyCHCLEG001
Course delivery
Combination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Belmont
Campus facilities
Free parking
Bike racks
Library
Laptop borrowing
Student kitchenette
Accessibility and inclusion
Accessible parking
Accessible toilet
Ambulant toilet
Yarning Circle
We’re here to help
Get help with almost every part of student life. From study support and resources to counselling and finding jobs or accommodation.
- Disability and access support
- Counselling and careers
Student services
Mon|8am - 6pm
Tue|8am - 6pm
Wed|8am - 6pm
Thu|8am - 6pm
Fri|8am - 6pm
Sat|Closed
Sun|Closed