CHCSS00129 - Individual Support – Ageing (Skill Set)
Government Funded Training Available
QLD Govt Funded
Courses from $24
CHCSS00129 Overview
Individual Support – Ageing (Skill Set)
The CHCSS00129 Individual Support – Ageing Skill Set is a nationally recognised short course for workers ready to specialise in aged care and supporting older Australians. Available online and Australia-wide, it is designed for people who already hold a Certificate III or higher in Community Services, Health or a related field.
Delivered online for students already employed in a direct care role, or face-to-face at our Caboolture, Chinchilla and Kingaroy campuses, this skill set focuses on person-centred support and equips you to work confidently across residential aged care, home care and community settings.
You'll build practical, job-ready skills to:
- Support older people using a strengths-based, inclusive approach
- Provide individualised, person-centred care
- Empower people receiving support and encourage community participation
- Work effectively within Australia's aged care sector
- Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- Provide support to people living with dementia
The units are highly industry-relevant and respond directly to the rising demand for skilled workers driven by Australia's ageing population.
CHCSS00129 Career Outcomes
Jobs after completing Individual Support – Ageing (Skill Set)
Australia's ageing population is driving sustained demand for skilled aged care workers. Build specialist ageing-support skills in a focused 5-unit short course that credits toward your full Certificate III — contact us to check your funding eligibility.
Available across Queensland
- •CHCSS00129 Individual Support – Ageing Skill Set is delivered online Australia-wide for workers already in a direct care role, with full trainer support.
- •Aspire to Succeed offers face-to-face and blended delivery of CHCSS00129 at our Caboolture, Chinchilla and Kingaroy campuses for students who prefer in-person learning.
- •The skill set credits directly toward CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, giving Australian aged care workers a fast pathway to a full national qualification.
- •Graduates step into Aged Care Worker, Personal Care Assistant and Home Care Worker roles across residential aged care, home care providers and community programs Australia-wide.
Key Highlights
- Nationally recognised aged care skill set
- Government funded from $10 (just $2 per unit)
- Only 5 units — complete in up to 6 months
- Credits directly toward CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
- Online available for workers already in a direct care role
- Face-to-face delivery at our Caboolture, Chinchilla and Kingaroy campuses
Have questions?
ats@aspiretosucceed.com.auIndustry Outlook for Ageing Skill Set Graduates
Discover salary expectations, job growth projections, and employment opportunities in Australia's thriving community services sector.
$57,000
Average Salary
Range: $52,000 - $65,000
+25.4%
Job Growth
5-year projection
30,000+
Job Openings
Annual average
98%
Employment Rate
Graduate outcomes
Work Settings
- Residential Care
- Home Care
- Day Programs
- Respite Care
Top Employers
- Aged Care Facilities
- Home Care Providers
- Hospitals
- Retirement Villages
Data sourced from Australian Government Job Outlook, Labour Market Insights, and industry reports. Salaries may vary based on location, experience, and employer.
Plan Your Career Journey
See how this qualification connects to other courses and plan your progression from entry-level to advanced roles in the community services sector.
Foundation Courses
Current Qualification
CHCSS00129 Ageing Skill Set
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Certificate IV in Community Services
CHC42021
CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services — a nationally recognised qualification for community services workers ready to take on autonomy, advocacy and case work responsibilities, available online and Australia-wide.