Certificate III in Individual Support
Quick Facts
Study method
Location
This qualification is available in the following locations (subject to change pending availability)
Fawkner
Echuca
Duration
Recognition/Accreditation
Course provider
Entry requirements
- be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or NZ citizen
- You will need to be at least 18 years old.
- Pre-training review to ensure student has the appropriate level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy to achieve the competencies. Where a test result is supplied, it must be within the last 12 months.
- May require an Immunisation certificate
- A working with Children Check and in some workplaces, a Police Check, to be accepted into work placement for this qualification
This course is eligible for government funding which covers the full tuition fee. 
To check your eligibility go to the Funding Checklist.
Outline
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) prepares you to care for Australian seniors and people with a range of disabilities. This care can take place in residential facilities and in client homes, enabling you to make a real change in their lives. This qualification reflects the role of workers in community and/or residential settings who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing or disability.
Content
Core units
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care (Core)
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems (Core)
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services (Core)
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically (Core)
- CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support (Core)
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs (Elective)
- CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being (Core)
Elective units
- CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia (Elective)
- CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people (Elective)
- CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability (Elective)
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (Elective)
- CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach (Elective)
- CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports (Elective)
- CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion (Elective)
Careers
- Personal Care Worker
- Aged Care Worker
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Home Care Worker
- Personal Carer
Salary Expectations
Fees
Full course tuition
Fully funded
Government funded tuition
Enrolment/Materials fee
Funding
Who qualifies for funding?
We provide free government funding eligibility checks for our students, supporting them to access the education they deserve.
You are an Australia citizen, Australian permanent reisdent, or a New Zealand citizen
*If you are under 20 years of age as of 1 January this year, this rule does not apply.
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