I’m a working professional. Can I realistically manage an online course?

Absolutely. Our courses are designed for flexibility. You can study at your own pace and fit learning around your work and life commitments, ensuring you can advance your career without putting it on hold.

How do your online courses ensure the same quality as on-campus study?

Our online courses are designed to provide the same high-quality learning experience as on-campus study. Students receive access to the same course content, learning materials, and assessments, delivered through an inclusive online learning platform. Online courses are also structured to meet the same industry and training standards as face-to-face delivery, ensuring students achieve the same learning outcomes and qualifications as on-campus students.

What kind of support can I expect as an online student?

You're never alone at MCIE. Online students have access to dedicated trainers, academic support services, and a vibrant online community. To support online learning, students attend a weekly 3-hour webinar session conducted by qualified trainers. These sessions are designed to provide both learning support and opportunities for student interaction: - The first hour focuses on unit-specific topic delivery and explanation of key concepts. - The remaining two hours provide assessment support and an open forum for questions and answers, where students can discuss tasks, seek clarification, and receive guidance from trainers. If a student is unable to attend the live webinar session, the session recording is emailed afterward so they can review the content at their convenience and stay up to date with their studies.

Is an online qualification from MCIE recognised by employers?

Yes. All our vocational courses are nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Employers value these qualifications for their industry-relevant standards and practical focus, giving you a competitive edge.

Are there opportunities for work placements in online courses?

Many of our courses, such as those in care and education, include a mandatory work placement component. We assist you in finding a suitable host employer to ensure you gain essential hands-on experience.

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)

CHC33021 – Blended training

Duration: 36 weeks

Work placement: 120 hours

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Program details
Fees
Entry Requirements
Delivery and assessment
Course Units

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Program details

National Code

CHC33021

Units

9 core + 6 elective

Total duration

36 weeks

Delivery Modes

Blended training delivery

Fees for domestic students

Full fee

$5,500

Concession fee

Regional VIC delivery: $30
Melbourne Metropolitan delivery: $460

Textbooks

$100

Uniform (MCIE T-shirt)

$40

*The fees listed above include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. For additional service fees, such as re-assessment fees or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please refer to the Domestic Student Handbook. This program is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding to eligible candidates. Eligibility criteria applies. If you are not eligible for a government-funded place, you will be required to pay the self-funded fee.

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Entry requirements

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisite requirements for this qualiﬁcation.

Education and skills

Cert II and Cert III: Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for this program level, have completed a year 10 level at school, and confirm that MCIE has ensured that the program is suited to their career aspirations and needs.

Regulatory

Domestic: It is recommended that students have attained the age of 18 by the program commencement date.
All candidates require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give MCIE administration staff permission to apply on your behalf.

Students with disabilities

MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance in this program is subject to candidates’ ability to undertake all program requirements as discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.

Digital technology

Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with trainers via email and the learning management system. Students should have access to the internet, data, a laptop or computer with Microsoft Teams to successfully participate in this program.

Industry requirements

Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):

National Police Background Check
Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Flu or COVID-19 vaccinations
First Aid Certificate
Other: Requirements may vary according to employer policies

Prior experience

Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available. Credit Transfer is free of charge. RPL application fees are $145 per hour. Please click here [https://www.mcie.edu.au/rpl/] for more information on RPL fees, terms and conditions.

Delivery and assessment

Blended training delivery

This program is delivered simultaneously in the classroom and remotely in real-time via Microsoft Teams, for approximately 15 hours per week (2 x 7.5 hours per day), plus 5 hour optional tutorials /week and an expectation of up to 5 hours self-study learning each week.

Assessment

Assessment for this program includes written tasks, long and short answer questions, multiple choice quizzes, group tasks, oral presentations, role plays, scenarios, case studies, work placement journals, logbooks, and projects.

Work placement

Students must complete 120 mandatory placement hours for the work-based training component of this program. The MCIE Work Placement Coordinator will organise your placement with one of our host employers.

Course Units

Core Units

CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Elective Units

CCHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a
strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care

This is nationally recognised training. Successful completion of CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support leads to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification.

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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

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