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Certificate III in Individual Support

Make a positive impact on someone's life. Get qualified in Individual Support and join a fast-growing industry. National code: CHC33015.

To enquire about this course, please call the Future Students team on +61 2 4239 2330 or submit an online enquiry form. 

To apply for this course, please visit the UOW College Application page.

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
Domestic
Year ?
Campus
UOW College Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus, Distance
Starts
  • UOW College VET Annual Session 2025
  • UOW College VET February Session 2025
Code
UOWCA: 3184

Overview

The CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support will develop your skills and abilities to provide person-centred support to those with a disability, ageing or some other reason.  

You will graduate in 5 months with a Nationally Recognised Qualification ready for a rewarding career, enabling you to make a difference in the lives of others. 

This course is offered face-to-face at the UOW Wollongong campus. Course delivery will occur in classrooms and the UOW College Simulated Nursing Lab. You will be required to attend a minimum of 21 hours of face-to-face study per week. You will study 15 units of competency and undertake 120 hours of practical work placement to complete this qualification. The course structure and units of competency are detailed in the course outline.

This course is also available as a workplace traineeship, and a school-based traineeship (SBAT) and is offered by our pathway provider, UOW College Australia. 

This course is accredited by ASQA for delivery by UOW College Australia (RTO: 91159; CRICOS: 02723D). UOW College Australia is a registered business name of UOWC Ltd (ABN: 14 105 312 329). 

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Pathways

Upon successful completion of this course, you may progress to the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing* with some credits or directly into the first year of the Bachelor of Nursing.

*Subject to meeting entry requirements. 

Admissions information

The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, the UOW College Admissions Policy, and the Vocational Entry Procedure For additional information, see UOW College Admission Information.

Achieve a minimum result of exit Level 2 in both Literacy and Numeracy online assessment; and

Minimum age 16 years at course enrolment

    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

      UOW College encourages course applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and may offer additional support through the Aunty Linda Cruse Scholarship.

      While studying at UOW College, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will also have access to support and resources through the Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.

    • Credit for Prior Learning

      If you have undertaken previous study or have relevant work and life experience, you may be eligible for credit towards your VET course, known as recognition of prior learning. Recognition of prior learning requires an assessment of your past learning or work experience for equivalency with the content delivered in your chosen course. Recognition of prior learning can include previous education, work experience, or other relevant training. The eligibility criteria and process for applying for recognition and credit will depend on the course and the nature of your prior learning. For more information see the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, related procedures, and the Credit Transfer Arrangements webpage.

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    UOW College fees, payment options, scholarships and loans (as applicable) are outlined on the Domestic student fees & payment options page and International student fees & scholarships page.

      Key dates for UOW College courses are available on the UOW College website

      • February, 2026 at Wollongong
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