Certificate III in Individual Support
Is this course right for you?
Successful completion of this course will enable you to work in aged care or disability support.
You will learn how to support independence and wellbeing, gain a range of technical skills, and develop a range of transferable skills from communication to teamwork.
It will also give you the knowledge to undertake further studies in the community services and health sectors.
Course Length
12 months full-time | 24 months part-time.
Course Delivery
Classroom and online.
Course Units
13 units must be completed:
7 core units
6 elective units * Electives subject to change.
Course Funding Options
In Queensland, subject to eligibility criteria, funding is available through the Queensland Government to support completing this qualification:
> Queensland User Choice Program
> The Certificate 3 Guarantee program
Student co-contribution fees apply.
In addition, a $50 fee is payable to cover students national police check application.
- Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Possible job titles include
- Aged Care Worker
- Home Care Assistant
- Community House Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- Disability Service Officer
- Community Support Worker
- Respite Worker
Possible job titles include
- Aged Care Worker
- Home Care Assistant
- Community House Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- Disability Service Officer
- Community Support Worker
- Respite Worker
Before enrolling, your proficiency in language, literacy and numeracy will be assessed to determine what level of support you may need to assist you through your study program.
Students require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Please note: The learner must complete at least 120 hours of work or vocational placement to be assessed within this qualification.
Prior to commencing vocational placement in an Aged Care facility, students will be required to complete a National Criminal History check. Students wanting to do vocational placement in a Disability or Home and Community Care venue will also be required to complete both a Disability Worker Screening and a Working with Children (Blue Card) check. Any reportable outcomes will be reviewed by the Placement Provider to decide if the student is suitable for placement.
Both formal and informal skills, knowledge and experience may be recognised as prior learning and could help you avoid training in areas you are already competent.
The RPL pathway is available to any learner who can provide evidence of competency for the units offered within the qualification. See the RPL Guide (FAQs) for more information on this process and how to apply.
We want to make your training experience as easy as possible from start to finish. Everyone has different circumstances and we will work with you to find the best training solution for your situation.
- Register your interest
Use the short Enrolment Enquiry Form below or give us on 07 5334 9922 to register your interest and get the ball rolling! - Eligibility check
We complete an eligibility check to determine if you quality for course funding. - Discuss your enrolment
Within 2 business days, we will call you to discuss your enrolment and eligibility for funding. We are happy to answer any questions. - Enrolment form
We will send an enrolment form for you to complete. You can then supply your ID, arrange payment or payment plan as required.
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