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CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

Formal recognition for people who provide person-centred support to individuals who require support due to ageing, disability or other reasons.
Overview

Get recognised for the real-world care skills you already use every day. The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support formally recognises people who work under supervision and delegation in a community, home or residential care setting, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Through Recognition of Prior Learning, your hands-on experience in aged care, disability support or home care can be assessed against this nationally recognised qualification. ATSR guides you through gathering the right evidence so a partner RTO can assess your skills and issue your CHC33021 qualification.

Personal Care Assistant
Provides daily living support and personal care to residents in an aged care setting.
Disability Support Worker
Helps people with disability maintain independence and take part in community activities.
Home Care Assistant
Delivers individualised care and everyday support to clients living in their own homes.

Reference: training.gov.au

Care RecognitionGet formal recognition for the individualised support, personal care and safety skills you have built up on the job in aged care, disability or home care settings.
Career AdvancementUse your CHC33021 as the foundation to progress into a Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Certificate IV in Disability Support or a Diploma of Community Services as your career in care grows.

Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

  • Your identification Documents
  • USI Number
  • Detailed Resume
  • Work Reference Letter(s)
  • Payslips
  • Previous Qualifications (If Any)
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • First Aid Certificate (if held)

Project & Work Evidence

  • Individualised support or care plans you have followed or helped put into practice for a client
  • Records or notes showing how you supported a client's independence and everyday decision-making
  • Progress notes or observation records tracking a client's health, mobility or wellbeing over time
  • Charts or logs showing you monitored and reported changes in a client's body systems or health status
  • Handover notes, case conferencing records or communication logs with colleagues and health professionals
  • Examples of supporting clients from diverse cultural, religious, language or life-experience backgrounds
  • Records showing you followed privacy, confidentiality, duty of care or code of conduct requirements
  • Infection control checklists, hygiene logs or PPE usage records from your workplace
  • Manual handling assessments, WHS risk assessments or safe work practice forms used in direct client care

Workplace Documents & Testimonials

  • Work samples such as care plans, progress notes or support documentation you have authored (de-identified/privacy-compliant)
  • Supervisor or client/family testimonials confirming your role and contribution
  • Meeting minutes, handover notes or case records showing your involvement
  • Records of professional development, training or courses you have completed

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidence based on qualification requirements]

376,300Employed
41Median Age
27,100Annual Employment Growth

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Annual Employment Growth)

$1,761Median per week
$91,572Yearly income

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

1
Collect Your Evidence
Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.
2
Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs
We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.
3
Submit Your Completed Forms
Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.
4
Assessment and Competency Review
Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.
5
Outcome Issued
Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Qualification Overview

  • Qualification Code: CHC33021
  • Qualification Name: Certificate III in Individual Support
  • AQF Level: 3
  • Units: 9 core + 6 elective

Reference: Official packaging rules and description from training.gov.au – Australia's national register for vocational training.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Check Personalised quote after your consultation
Check Pricing based on your individual advised pathway
Check RTO name and all payment options included
Check No payment until you've accepted your quote
Check Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available
Debit / Credit Card
Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a Certificate III in Individual Support through RPL if I've already worked in aged care or disability support?
Yes, your existing hands-on care experience can be formally assessed against the CHC33021 units by the partner RTO through RPL. It's a genuine assessment of the skills you've built on the job, not a way of avoiding that evaluation.
What evidence do I need for Certificate III in Individual Support RPL?
Evidence such as individualised support or care plans you've followed or helped put into practice, and records or notes showing how you supported a client's independence and everyday decision-making, are useful here. Progress notes from your actual care work help assessors match your experience against each unit.
Is an RPL Certificate III in Individual Support the same qualification as one from full-time study?
Yes, it's the same AQF-registered CHC33021 qualification, issued by an ASQA-registered RTO no matter which pathway you use to get it. RPL is a different route to the identical credential.
Does Certificate III in Individual Support meet the qualification requirements for aged care or NDIS work?
This qualification supports roles such as Personal Care Assistant, Disability Support Worker and Home Care Assistant across aged care, disability and home care settings. Specific employer or program requirements can vary, so it's worth checking against the requirements of the particular role or provider you're applying to.

Secure your status as a certified individual support professional today

Turn your years of hands-on care experience into a nationally recognised qualification.

Check Your Eligibility
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