Certificate III in Individual Support

Acquire the skills and knowledge to gain a career in community and/or residential aged care facilities. Learn to provide personal care to people who may require support due to ageing or disability. Be trained in safety procedures and the legal and ethical framework of this sector.

ACADEMIC

• Completion of Australian Year 10 or equivalent

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

• Intermediate Level of English 

                        OR

• IELTS Test Score of 5.0 

                     OR

Other recognised English Language tests such as:

• TOEFL iBT Test Score of 35
• PTE Academic Test Score of 36
• Cambridge English: FCE
• OET Pass Grade
• TOEFL PBT Test Score of 500
• TOEIC 405- 600

• CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
• CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
• HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
• HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
• CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
• HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• HLTAID003 Provide first aid

This course is delivered over 22 weeks + up to 4 weeks of holidays
Classes are rostered for 3 days per week
Weekday & Weekend classes available
Full-Time studies require students to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week. 

• Accommodation Support Worker
• Personal Care Giver
• Respite Care Worker