Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Study a Certificate III in Individual Support in Australia

Australia needs compassionate support workers. The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) (CHC33021) at Greenwich College is a nationally recognised AQF Level 3 qualification for international students starting in aged care and disability support.

The course runs for 32 weeks (4 terms) and includes work placement in the final term. You will learn person-centred care, safe work practices and how to communicate with clients, families and care teams.

Who this course is for

• People who want a caring career supporting older Australians or people with disability
• International students looking for a practical, employment-focused certificate
• Students who may later continue to Certificate IV in Ageing Support

What you will learn

You will build the everyday skills used in residential and community care settings. Across the course you will learn how to:

• Provide individualised support
• Support independence and wellbeing
• Follow safe work practices for direct client care
• Communicate and work in health and community services
• Recognise healthy body systems in a care context
• Work with diverse people

Career opportunities

After graduating you could work as:

• Personal Care Worker
• Aged Care Worker
• Disability Support Worker
• Home Care Worker
• Residential support roles

Greenwich publishes around 120 hours of work placement for Certificate III in the aged care and support stream. Exact arrangements are confirmed by the college.

Entry requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or over
• Successfully completed Australian Year 10 or overseas equivalent
• IELTS 5.0 (Intermediate Level) or equivalent English pathway accepted by Greenwich College

Intakes and study mode

Health and care intakes include October, December, January, March, May and June dates (see list above). Classes typically include theory and practical days, plus placement in the last term. Timetables vary by study block.

Course fees

Tuition is $1,600 per term over 4 terms, which is $6,400 for the full course, plus a $500 materials fee and a $260 enrolment fee. These are Q4 2026 partner prices for all campuses on the Greenwich sheet. Confirm onshore vs offshore pricing when you apply. T&Cs apply.

As an international student you will also need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for your student visa. You can compare OSHC providers here.

Campuses

• Sydney: Level 2, 396 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000
• Melbourne: Level 8, 120 Spencer Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
• Brisbane: Level 3, 119 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
• Gold Coast: 56 Nerang Street, Southport QLD 4215
• Perth: 13 Beechboro Road South, Bayswater WA 6053
• Adelaide: Level 4, 27 Currie Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Enrol now

Enrol in the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) at Greenwich College with Study Anywhere and get free help with your Student Visa from our registered migration agent. Contact us for more information.

As an international student you will also need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for your student visa. You can compare OSHC providers here.