Apex Training Institute
Certificate III in Individual Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is a nationally recognised qualification that prepares you for a wide range of caring roles. About 50% of Australians 65 and older live with a disability or need elderly care, creating a strong demand for skilled support workers.
This course equips you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to provide person-centred support to individuals affected by ageing, disability, or illness. You’ll learn how to deliver care and assistance in both one-on-one and group settings, helping people maintain their independence and quality of life.
This course is available for domestic students only.
Delivery mode
Apex Training Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
120 hoursEntry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Effective English communication is essential for participating in this course
- An Apex staff member may conduct a brief language and literacy assessment during the application process - For government funding, Apex must use the Queensland government’s Apprenticeships / All Students Info–Self Service (AISS) tool/search facility to confirm eligibility
- Done within 30 days before your enrolment to help confirm whether you have previously obtained a certificate III or higher-level qualification
- No extra cost - Your Unique Student Identifier (USI) within 14 days of enrolment at Apex*
- A Federal Police Check showing no criminal record
*Note: Apex might also request access to your USI transcript at any stage during your studies. This transcript will be accessed in line with our privacy policies and procedures. No extra cost
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Self-Funded Fees: $1,584 to $2,121
Government-Funded Fees: $8 to $15
(+$500 interstate charge for students outside of Metro Brisbane or Melbourne)
This course is eligible for the Career Start Program.
Government Funding Program Requirements:
To be eligible, you must:
- be aged 15 years or older, and no longer in school
- permanently live in Queensland
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with an eligible visa subclass
- not already have a certificate III or higher qualification completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student, and foundation skills qualifications don't count)
- not be enrolled in another qualification, even if it's on hold or deferred, whether funded by us (Department of Trade, Employment and Training) or not (foundation skills qualification don't count).
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Individual Support will prepare you for the following roles.
Aged Care Worker
Aged Care Workers assist the elderly at aged care facilities or in their own home. They help their clients prepare meals, go shopping, collect medi...
Personal Carer
Personal Carers assist elderly, disabled and vulnerable people with basic home services like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, showering, dressi...
Residential Care Worker
Residential Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and group homes. They provide ch...
Community Care Worker
Community Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care and group homes. They provide children and adu...
Home Care Assistance Worker
Home Care Assistance Workers provide personal care services to elderly, disabled, and vulnerable people in their own homes. The focus of your job r...
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support Workers help those in need live their everyday lives. This hands-on assistance can take many forms, as these professionals aid a...
Home Carer
A Home Carer provides support to people with additional needs in their own home. You might work with elderly people or people with a disability. Ho...
Residential Care Officer
Residential Care Officers lead personal care work teams at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and gr...
About Apex Training Institute
Apex Training Institute is a registered training organization (RTO # 32100) that specializes in providing the most flexible vocational training in Australia. We blend face to face, online and correspondence learning methods to give you nationally recognized certificates and allow you to control the pace and nature of your study.
