Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)

Intake Dates:

Certificate III in Individual Support Courses run on an ongoing schedule and you can commence throughout the year.

Flexible study options apply with choices of weekday, weekend or evening classes available. Download our fact sheet above to see our next intake dates*.

Longer classes are available. These classes suit people who may require more support, have difficulties studying at home or who are funded through Department of Training and Workforce Development initiatives. The course commences regularly and class hours have been structured to assist people with school-aged children.

*Bestwest Care reserves the right to amend course dates if necessary.

Course Delivery

Four flexible study options are available for this course, each followed by work experience (practical placement).  Choose one of the following four class options, followed by 120 hours of placement at an aged care facility (we find your placement).

WEEKDAY CLASS // In Person 

• 3-4 weeks of theory and practical classes // Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
• Placement 120 hours
• See intake dates in course brochure

WEEKDAY Class // Blended 

• Online theory at home
• 10 days practical classes // Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
• Placement 120 hours
• Enrol and start anytime

AFTER HOURS Classes // Blended 

• Online theory at home
• 8 weeks of practical classes // Tues, Wed & Thurs, 9am to 4pm
• Placement 120 hours

*FREE in 2025 Government Funded Class // In-person or Blended

• Part-time or Full-Time Options
• Blended or Face-to-Face
• Placement 120 hours
• Download the Fee-Free Brochure

*For further detail on FREE in 2025 eligibility, see the Enrolment tab above.

Bestwest Care finds your placement closest to your home and provides students with a uniform shirt and ID badge.

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) acknowledges previous work experience, while credit transfers apply to previously completed units. Speak to our Training Manager for more information.

Core Units Include:

• CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
• CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• CHCCCS040 – Support independent and wellbeing
• CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy body systems
• CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
• HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Enrolment Requirements

To enrol in Certificate III in Individual Support, you must:

• Phone and book your enrolment appointment with a member of our training staff on (08) 9439 1673.
• Provide Photo ID (Driver’s License or Passport).
• Provide Proof of Residency / Citizenship (Birth Certificate / Passport).
• Be reasonably fit and physically capable of performing the role.
• Meet the foundation skills (literacy and numeracy levels) necessary to perform in the role.
• Be able to attend and complete the training room and practical components of the course.
• Be eligible to participate in training in Australia.

For applicants under 18, please read our Learners Under 18 Years Policy and our Information for Learners, Parents and Guardians.

Placement Requirements

To get placement for this course you must:

• Hold a current National Police Clearance (apply online).
• Proof of minimum 3 Covid vaccinations.
• Proof of Influenza vaccination (current year).

Fee-Free Training 2025 Eligibility

The WA State Government, through Jobs and Skills WA, subsidises vocational education and training (VET) courses in priority areas, to reduce or remove the fees and make training more accessible to all Western Australians.

Applicants will be required to submit valid forms of photo ID and proof of citizenship / residency status at enrolment. To be eligible for FREE training in the Ageing stream, you must have left school, have your primary place of residence in Western Australia, and you are either:

• an Australian citizen; or
• a permanent visa holder or holder of visa subclass 309, 444, 449, 785, 786, 790, or 820; or
• a dependent or spouse of the primary holder of a visa subclass 457 or 482; or
• a bridging visa holder who has made a valid application for a visa subclass 866; or
• a bridging visa E holder (subclasses 050 and 051) who has made a valid application for a visa subclass 785 or 790.

Total course fee for applicants not meeting the above eligibility criteria is $2,999

Elective units:

• CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
• CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• CHCDIS011 – Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
• CHCDIS012 – Support community participation and social inclusion
• CHCDIS020 – Work effectively in disability support

How much is the Cert 3 in Individual Support?

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is a dual-stream course (both Ageing and Disability).

• Cost: $3,199

This includes ‘in-person’ Manual Handling training, flexible (blended) training options, us sourcing your placements on your behalf, and the ability to fast-track your studies to complete the course within 7-10 weeks.

‘FEE-FREE’ Government funding is available for eligible students, including Australian citizens and certain visa holders. For more information on this, see the Enrolment tab.

A $1,000 Deposit is to be paid at enrolment, with the remainder of fees due in instalments during your class schedule. All fees are to be paid before placement.