Certificate III in Individual Support
CHC33021
Embark on a fulfilling career journey by obtaining your Certificate III in Individual Support through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Accelerate your path to becoming a compassionate support worker in community, home, or residential care settings, working under supervision within multi-disciplinary teams to provide person- centered support to those in need due to aging, disability, or other reasons. With RPL, you can showcase your factual, technical, and procedural knowledge along with a theoretical understanding relevant to person- centered support, to obtain a nationally recognised qualification, take the next step in your career, and make a positive impact on the lives of individuals you support.
Potential Pathways
Obtaining a Certificate III in Individual Support can open you up to a range of new roles within the healthcare and community services sectors, including:
- Personal Care Assistant
- Aged Care Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- Community Care Worker
- Home Care Assistant
- Residential Care Worker
- In-Home Respite Worker
These roles involve providing person- centered support, assisting with daily living activities, offering emotional and physical care, and ensuring the wellbeing and quality of life for individuals in various care settings, while adhering to relevant legislation, standards, and industry codes.

Evidence Requirements

100 Points of I.D.
Mobile & Email
USI (Unique Student Identifier)
Reference Letter
Resume
Payslips/Work Contract/ABN if Self-Employed
Letter of Employment/Current Employment Contracts
Previous Qualifications (If Applicable)
FAQ
RPL is a process that allows you to use your previous work experience, skills, and knowledge to gain formal qualifications. If you have adequate experience working in community services, RPL can help you get certified without needing to go back to school for formal study.
To be eligible for RPL, you typically need at least 12 months of relevant full-time work experience in the community services sector. Casual or part-time experience can also count if it adds up to the equivalent of 12 months full-time.
The time to complete your RPL process varies depending on how quickly you can gather your evidence and submit it for assessment. However, our streamlined process is designed to help you gain certification as quickly as possible, often within a few weeks.
You’ll need to submit a variety of evidence from your work experience, such as employment records, references and any other documents that showcase your skills. Our team will guide you through gathering the right documents.
The cost of RPL certification varies depending on the qualification you’re applying for. However, it is generally more affordable and faster than traditional study pathways. Contact us to discuss fees and payment plans that work for you.
Yes! All qualifications you receive through Impact Certify are nationally recognised across Australia, giving you the flexibility to work in any state or territory within the community services sector.
Yes, we offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee if for any reason you are ineligible AND have already paid for a qualification with us.
Ready To Take The Next Step?
Take our free 60 second skills assessment to find out if you qualify for RPL certification. Get started today and turn your experience into a formal qualification!