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 the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing or disability.

Why Choose a Certificate III in Individual Support Online?

If you’ve been looking for a career change and you’re on the hunt for Government funded individual support courses online, you’ve definitely come to the right place! If you have a passion for helping people and you’re looking to transform your passion into a career, our team at The Shepherd’s Education can help. 

Upon completion of a Certificate III in Individual Support Online you will be qualified to work with the aged population and individuals with various needs that need extra support. Your primary role is to help individuals who require extra support with their personal care, daily activities and home life. 

What kind of jobs can I get with a Certificate III in Individual Support?

If you’ve completed your Certificate III in Individual Support Online with Shepherd’s Education and you’re wondering what kind of jobs you can expect to get, there are so many types of career opportunities. From care assistants, home care workers, personal care givers, respite caregivers, support workers and everything in between. 

Help vulnerable individuals in the community to live their life to the fullest by undertaking a Certificate III in Individual Support Online with us at Shepherd’s Education. If you’re not sure if this particular course is for you, you can check out our other free TAFE courses or our Certificate IIII in Aged Care and a Certificate IV in Disability Support today to find the perfect fit for you. 

Contact a member of our team today to find out which of our free Government funded individual support courses is going to be best suited for you. 

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, prospective students need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate III level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

• 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.
• Basic computer skills.
  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) and where a student has resided in another country from the age of 16, as a permanent resident or citizen, they will be required to provide a Statutory Declaration

Immunisation certificate including fully vaccinated against COVID by a TGA approved

Core Units

CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support

CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing

CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion

CHCDIS013 Assist with communicationusing augmentative and alternative communication methods

CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support

CHCCCS035 Support people with autism spectrum disorder

CHCGRP001 Support group activities

Graduating from this qualification could lead to any of these job outcomes:

• Care Assistant / worker
• Care Service Employee
• Community Support Worker
• Community Care Worker
• Driver
• Food Service Delivery
• Home and Care Worker
• Home and Care Maintenance Worker
• In Home Respite Accommodation Support Worker
• Personal Care Giver
• Personal Care Worker
• Disability Service Officer (in some jurisdictions)
• Community House Worker
• Residential Care worker
• Support worker