RTO ID: 41597 | CRICOS Provider: 03540C
Step 1: Check Your Student Visa Conditions
If you are an international student in Australia, confirm your visa allows study. Student visa (subclass 500) permits vocational education at CRICOS-registered providers like Clinton Institute (RTO 41597 | CRICOS 03540C). Your course must be registered on CRICOS — CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (CRICOS: 115261A) qualifies.
Step 2: Enrol in CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
The minimum qualification for aged care work in Australia is CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support. At Clinton Institute (RTO 41597), CHC33021 is delivered at the Melbourne campus (Level 9, 313 La Trobe St) and is CRICOS-registered for international students. The course covers person-centred care, manual handling, infection control, and communication — everything employers look for.
Step 3: Complete Your Theory Units
CHC33021 at Clinton Institute includes core units such as HLTAAP001 (Recognise healthy body systems), CHCCOM005 (Communicate and work in health or community services), and HLTWHS002 (Follow safe work practices). These are delivered through a combination of classroom theory and workplace simulation at the Melbourne campus.
Step 4: Complete 120 Hours of Work Placement
CHC33021 requires a minimum of 120 hours of supervised work placement in an approved aged care facility. Clinton Institute arranges placement for all students in Melbourne-based aged care homes. This placement is where you apply your theory in real client care situations — and where employers often scout for future employees.
Step 5: Obtain Required Clearances
Before placement, you will need: a National Police Check (typically $20–$50 via fit2work.com.au or your state's police service), a Working with Children Check (Vic: $120 for volunteer, free for students), and evidence of required vaccinations (COVID-19, influenza, dTpa, hepatitis B). Clinton Institute's student support team guides you through each requirement.
Step 6: Pass the Course and Receive Your Certificate
Once you complete all theory units and placement hours, Clinton Institute issues your CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support. This qualification is recognised Australia-wide and meets the minimum requirement for aged care worker roles in Melbourne and across Victoria.
Step 7: Apply for Aged Care Jobs in Melbourne
With CHC33021 in hand, you can apply for roles such as Aged Care Worker, Personal Care Assistant, or Home Care Worker across Melbourne. Employers like Arcare, Opal HealthCare, and Benetas actively recruit CHC33021-qualified staff. Entry-level aged care roles in Melbourne typically pay $27–$32 per hour (SCHA2022 Aged Care Award).
Step 8: Consider Further Study
After gaining 1–2 years of aged care experience, you can progress to CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CRICOS: 115262M) at Clinton Institute — the qualification that unlocks supervisory and case management roles in aged care.
Ready to Start?
Clinton Institute (RTO ID: 41597 | CRICOS Provider Code: 03540C) enrols international students in CHC33021 at the Melbourne campus each intake. Apply online at clinton.edu.au/apply-to-study or contact the admissions team at admission@clinton.edu.au.