To enrol in the Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021), domestic applicants must:

1. Be 18 years of age or older

2. Have completed Year 10 or higher (or equivalent education)

3. Possess basic English and numeracy skills (a Language, Literacy and Numeracy [LLN] assessment may be required)

4. Have basic digital literacy and access to a computer or tablet

5. Be physically capable of performing care-related duties (including manual handling tasks)

6. Hold or be willing to obtain the following before work placement:

• National Police Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination
• Covid Certificate
• First Aid and CPR

1. 24 weeks total

2. 20 hours per week: 16 hours in class and 4 hours online study (LMS)

3. Includes 120 hours’ work placement over 3 weeks

4. Visit our website to review the intake dates or contact our office for further information

1. Total course cost for one stream: AUD $1500 (payable in 3 instalments)

2. Total cost for both streams: AUD $1800 (payable in 3 instalments)

NOTE: All-inclusive pricing, no additional fees will be charged. This fee covers classroom training, online learning materials, simulated lab sessions, and work placement support

Once you have earned your Certificate III in Individual Support, you can choose to pursue further qualifications such as the Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Certificate IV in Disability Support, or Certificate IV in Community Services.

Additionally, completing the Certificate III allows you to receive credit for units within the Certificate IV programs in Ageing Support, Disability, and Community Services.

Study 15 units to gain your qualification in Ageing or Disability stream — 9 Core units and 6 Elective units.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if you have relevant skills, knowledge, work experience, or previous study related to the course.

RPL may be granted through:

• Previous employment experience
• Formal or informal training
• Workplace learning
• Volunteer work or community experience
• Prior completed studies

Students may be required to provide:

• Resume/CV
• Job descriptions
• References or employer letters
• Certificates or transcripts
• Work samples or evidence of competency

All RPL applications are assessed individually by qualified trainers and assessors in accordance with BIC policies and training package requirements.

Credit Transfer

Credit Transfer (CT) is available for students who have successfully completed identical or equivalent nationally recognised units with another Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

To apply for Credit Transfer, students must provide:

• A certified copy of their Statement of Attainment or Qualification
• A USI transcript (if requested)

Where the unit code and title match the current course requirements, credit transfer will generally be granted without further assessment.

Students are encouraged to discuss RPL or Credit Transfer options with BIC prior to enrolment or during the orientation process.

All training sessions are conducted at our office located at Suite1, Level 4, 126 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150, adjacent to the railway station.

• Assistant in nursing
• Community care worker
• Care assistant
• Community house worker
• Care worker
• Community support worker
• In-home respite worker
• Support worker
• Personal assistant
• Home care assistant
• Personal care worker
• Disability service worker

• Providing personal care, emotional support, and daily living assistance
• Supporting clients with dementia, chronic illness, or physical limitations
• Promoting independence, choice, and social inclusion
• Assisting with mobility and using manual handling equipment
• Communicating effectively with clients, families, and teams
• Working legally, ethically, and safely in care environments
• Navigating the NDIS and accessing support services

• Caring attitude
• Effective communicator
• Empathy
• Physical requirements like strength, mobility, hearing and good vision
• Mental Endurances
• Problem solving skills
• Respecting all cultures their values and beliefs

• Delivery is a combination of methods to cover the theory and practice requirements. It includes:

  • Face-to-face learning
  • Online LMS
  • Simulation-based training
  • Self-paced learning
  • Work placements

• To earn this nationally recognised qualification, you must complete all units to a job-ready standard. Each unit includes the following assessment tasks:

  1: Knowledge tests with multiple choice questions, short answer questions, matching sentences, diagrams

  2: Case studies and projects

  3: Practical demonstrations observed and assessed in a simulated environment

  4: Clinical skills demonstration in the workplace, assessed by our facilitator