Delivery

This course may be delivered through face-to-face, online, or work-based training. We use a range of assessment methods for this qualification, including: 

• short answers
• projects 
• activities 
• workplace observation
• observation in a simulated workplace.

Duration

This qualification can be completed in up to thirty-six months, dependent on the student's experience, Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Apply for CT or RPL during enrolment.

Student Requirements

The following will be required for the enrolment process:

• Unique Student Identifier (USI)
• verifiable identification documents
• completion of the LLND assessment.

Please visit www.usi.gov.au to create your USI.

Work placement

This training program includes a minimum of 120 hours of work placement.

Queensland Work Placement requirements:

• 100% clear current National Police Check clearance certificate
• Disability Worker Screening Check
• Blue Card for working with children
• Current vaccination records may be required.

New South Wales Work Placement requirements:

• 100% clear current National Police Check clearance certificate
• NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Current vaccination records may be required.

Applications for these clearances are made on an individual basis directly to the relevant government department. Application fees may apply.

Students will require access to appropriate technology and internet if the materials are delivered online.

Fees

Online or self-study option at $5,200 per student. Other delivery option $6,500 per student. This price includes a non-refundable Administration Charge of $250.

Should you require an RPL assessment, please contact us for fees and arrangements.

QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT FUNDING

Career Start: General Training Pathway

The program provides training to help individuals find a job and supports those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment, including after completing an apprenticeship or traineeship.

This program is subsidised by the Queensland government, under the Career Start General Training Pathway Program. The following Student Co-Contribution fees apply, varying based on student eligibility status:

• Concession: $22.50 per qualification or $1.50 per Unit of Competency
• Non-concession: $45.00 per qualification or $3.00 per Unit of Competency
• To be eligible for funding, students must be:
• A permanent Queensland resident
• Aged 15 or older and not currently attending school
• An Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent residents (including humanitarian entrants), or temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
• Not currently enrolled in a Qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred, whether funded by DTET or not (foundation skills qualifications do not count).
• Not already have a certificate III or higher qualification completed within the last 10 years for a general training pathway (qualifications completed as a school student and foundation skills qualifications do not count);
• Not exceed a maximum of two government-funded apprenticeships/traineeships within a 10 year period

Locations for delivery of this training are: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan - Beaudesert, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday, Moreton Bay - North, Moreton Bay - South, Toowoomba, Townsville, Wide Bay, Central Queensland

Fee exemptions may apply and are conditional on the Government Policy and Funding Arrangements, subject to eligibility. By undertaking and completing this qualification subsidised by the Queensland government, you will no longer be eligible for another government subsidised place in that same program. For more information, please visit https://www.qld.gov.au/education/training/funded/career-start.

Career Start: Apprenticeship/Traineeship Pathway

The program provides training to help individuals find a job and supports those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment, including after completing an apprenticeship or traineeship. For apprenticeships and traineeships, an individual must be employed as an apprentice or trainee. This pathway is part of the Australian Apprenticeships system and requires all parties to sign an Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training Contract (the Contract) as defined by the Further Education and Training Act 2014 (the Act).

The employer of an apprentice/trainee must provide or arrange to provide adequate facilities, range of work, supervision and on-the-job training required by the Act and training plan.

The Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO) is required to assess these employment arrangements, complete an Employer Resource Assessment and develop the training plan in consultation with the employer, apprentice and/or trainee to ensure compliance with the Act.

This program is subsidised by the Queensland government, under the Career Start Apprenticeship/Traineeship Program. 

Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s offer full subsidised training for apprenticeships/traineeships in priority areas. Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s will cover the cost of training for Queensland apprentices or trainees who commence or are undertaking one of the high priority traineeships from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2027. Fee-free training is available for the following traineeships:

• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Community Care), and
• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

​For more information, please visit https://www.qld.gov.au/education/training/funded/freeapprenticeships or speak to Work Savvy team.

The following Student Co-Contribution fees apply, varying based on student eligibility status:

• $1.60 per nominal training hour for each unit of competency
• 40% of the standard fee is payable if an apprentice/trainee meets any of the following criteria:
• under 17 years of age at the end of February in the year training is provided
• is not at school and has not completed Year 12
• holds a Health Care Card or Veteran or Pensioner Concession Card, or is the partner or dependent of someone who does
• identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (First Nations people)

To be eligible for funding, students must be:

• A permanent Queensland resident
• Aged 15 or older and not currently attending school
• An Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent residents (including humanitarian entrants), or temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
• An individual must be employed as an apprentice or trainee.
• Have entered into a Contract (training contract) for a qualification that is funded by DTET and are registered on DTET’s training database as a Trainee
• If from overseas, have a visa allowing them to work in Australia
• Not currently enrolled in a Qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred, whether funded by DTET or not (foundation skills qualifications do not count).
• Not exceed a maximum of two government-funded apprenticeships/traineeships within a 10-year period

Locations for delivery of this training are: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan - Beaudesert, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday, Moreton Bay - North, Moreton Bay - South, Toowoomba, Townsville, Wide Bay, Central Queensland

Qualification Streams available under this program are:

• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Community Care)

Fee exemptions may apply and are conditional on the Government Policy and Funding Arrangements, subject to eligibility. By undertaking and completing this qualification subsidised by the Queensland government, you will no longer be eligible for another government subsidised place in that same program. For more information, please visit https://www.qld.gov.au/education/training/funded/career-start.

ADDITIONAL FEES  

• Deferment Fee (administration charges): $50  
• Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Hard Copy: $75 
• Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Digital: $25 
• Repeat of unit (Third attempt onwards Per unit): $150  
• RPL assessment: Contact us for a quote  

Please note: Course fees and additional charges may change from time to time. Please check with Work Savvy staff for updates. 

Work Savvy does not accept upfront payments of more than $1,500. If a student's fee is more than this amount, the support of a flexible payment plan will be offered to students.