CHC33015 is the superseded qualification code for the Certificate III in Individual Support. If you have come across this code — on a job listing, a provider's website, or an old document — here is what it means and what you should do. The courses in the comparison table below are all delivered under the current code, CHC33021, which is the direct equivalent.
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Certificate III in Individual Support
Certificate III in Individual Support
Certificate III in Individual Support
Certificate III in Individual Support
Certificate III in Individual Support
Certificate III in Individual Support
Certificate III in Individual Support
The Certificate III in Individual Support was updated as part of a scheduled review of the Community Services Training Package. The current qualification is CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, which replaced CHC33015 as the active code on the national register.
The two qualifications cover the same occupational outcome — preparing workers to provide person-centred support in aged care, disability, and home and community settings. The core structure, the work placement requirement, and the AQF level are unchanged. The update reflects revised unit content and packaging rules aligned with current sector standards, including the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and the NDIS Practice Standards.
You cannot enrol in CHC33015 today. Registered training organisations are no longer permitted to deliver this qualification to new students. All current enrolments are under CHC33021, which is what all providers in the comparison table above are delivering.
Your qualification remains valid. There is no requirement to re-qualify or upgrade to CHC33021. Employers and regulatory bodies recognise both codes as equivalent entry-level qualifications for aged care and disability support work. If an employer or job listing specifically asks for CHC33021, you can clarify that CHC33015 is the predecessor qualification covering the same occupational outcome — in practice, most employers accept both without question.
Contact your RTO directly. Most providers have transition arrangements in place for students who commenced under CHC33015 and did not complete before the transition deadline. In many cases, units completed under CHC33015 can be recognised toward CHC33021 through credit transfer or recognition of prior learning (RPL). For context on delivery formats on the current code, see our comparison of online vs on-campus Cert III study.
At a glance
CHC33015 vs CHC33021 — same qualification title and level; different status on the national register.
| CHC33015Superseded | CHC33021Current | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Superseded | Current |
| Qualification name | Certificate III in Individual Support | Certificate III in Individual Support |
| AQF level | 3 | 3 |
| Work placement | 120 hours minimum | 120 hours minimum |
| Employer recognition | Accepted | Accepted |
| Can I enrol? | No | Yes — see table above |
Looking for current course options? See the main Certificate III in Individual Support hub.
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Yes and no. CHC33015 is the superseded version of the Certificate III in Individual Support — it has been replaced by CHC33021 on the national training register. The occupational outcome is the same: both qualify you to work as a support worker in aged care, disability, and home and community care settings. If you hold CHC33015 it remains valid. If you are looking to enrol today, you will be enrolling in CHC33021.
This is really up to you. Some students just want the cheapest course, the fastest. Some want a reputable brand, some want flexibility to study while they work.
The smartest way to decide is to complete the Age and Disability Care Quiz and then speak to a course advisor for free — they'll walk you through your subsidy eligibility as well.
Alternatively use the Coursely comparison tool to get an impression of what course you might like, then use the same quiz to see if it actually suits your preferences!
Yes. All courses listed on Coursely are the Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021), accredited with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). The RTO code for each provider can be found on training.gov.au.
There are so many factors that go into price, including work placement support, the size of the training provider, whether they are online only or on campus.
Importantly, all providers listed are government accredited, and you become qualified on successful completion regardless of the price you pay for it.
Courses are delivered online, on-campus, or as blended learning. Many providers also offer workplace-based traineeships.
Certificate III courses require a mandatory work placement which will involve going into a real workplace for at least 120 hours. Some providers offer to organise this for you while others require you to organise this yourself. Worth checking before signing up.
The Certificate III in Individual Support requires a mandatory work placement which will involve going into a real workplace for at least 120 hours. This is usually unpaid.
Some providers offer to organise this for you while others require you to organise this yourself. You can indicate what kind of assistance you would like in the course quiz.
If you are working in the industry, you often can use your existing employer for the work placement, and this will also mean the work placement can be paid. Training providers must be willing to use existing employers, and not all do. This is worth discussing with your course advisor after you complete the quiz. For more, see our work placement article.
Usually the fastest you can complete the course is 3 months, and this is an intensive training program. Most students take closer to 6 - 12 months. Coursely can assist you in identifying fast providers. If this is important to you, you can indicate your desire to finish quickly in the quiz.
Note: Coursely is not aware of any accredited training providers who can deliver the course in less than 3 months.
Most states and territories offer funding schemes for Certificate III courses. Your eligibility will often depend on your location, age, prior qualifications, and employment status. Once you complete the quiz, a course advisor can provide you advice on your subsidy eligibility. Alternatively, you can check out our subsidy eligibility guide.
You can usually complete the Certificate III in Individual Support on a visa, though it is important to be aware of any visa restrictions that apply to you before proceeding. You can check your visa restrictions online for free by going to VEVO. Common restrictions include that you must complete the course regionally, or within 4 months. Coursely can help you find options that meet your visa requirements.
Note: Student 500 visa holders have specific visa restrictions that apply. Students should complete the quiz to see whether Coursely can assist them.
Yes. With Australia's ageing population and growing NDIS sector, there is strong demand for qualified care workers in both aged care and disability support. Check out the YourCareer page for more helpful information.
No. There are more than 400 providers offering the Certificate III in Individual Support, and even more unaccredited options.
We have listed as many accredited options as we can for you, noting the time and resources involved in keeping the information up to date. For a full list of Certificate III options you can go to training.gov.au or YourCareer, but these will not include information like pricing, duration or mode of study.
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