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Certificate III in Individual Support provides a nationally recognised qualification delivered with a specialisation in Aged Care and Home & Community Care, providing our graduates with broader employment opportunities.

This course is for people wishing to work in aged care facilities and the home care sector of the community services industry.

Our courses are designed to provide you with the confidence, knowledge, practical skills and qualifications to work in the following jobs:
– Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
– Home Carer
– Residential Support Worker
– Working with agencies providing support for people with disabilities and older people

Delivery Method:
The course is delivered in the classroom over a period of approximately 28 weeks, 2 days per week,
9.30am – 3.30pm or part time evening courses are delivered over a period of approximately 52 weeks, 2 nights per week 6.15pm to 9.15pm.

Training / Career pathways:
Traditionally this course has very high employment outcomes, as this qualification is the minimum requirement for staff under the aged care industry quality framework. Demand for qualified staff outstrips supply.

Several units in this qualification can be credited across to the Certificate IV in Leisure & Health, Certificate IV in Ageing Support or the Certificate IV in Disability. This is a great way to obtain an additional qualification to open up your career opportunities.

There is also a 120-hour work placement component to the course, which is arranged for you by EmployEase and supported by a Mentor.

We specialise in training people who have been out of the workforce or education for a period of time. Our goal is to make your training relevant, inclusive and most importantly, enjoyable and fun.

Entry Requirements:
Police Check – Students undertaking this course are required to provide a current Police Check with no disclosures. These checks are required to meet industry standards. Should there be any doubt about your ability to meet this criteria, please raise your concerns with a Course Advisor prior to enrolment. The Course Advisor will support you to ensure your Police Check status is verified prior to commencing training.

Materials and Equipment:
Students enrolling in this course need access to a computer with an internet connection and MS Word, basic computer and MS Word skills and access to a document scanner or digital uploading resource.

Fees:
For further details refer to our Statement Of Fees