Certificate III in Individual Support

If you would like a rewarding career helping those that need support due to ageing, disability or other personal circumstances, this is the perfect course to get started.

Many people require support, at different times of their lives and for different reasons — due to ageing, disability, or other circumstances that affect their ability to live independently. Working in individual support can provide you with a lifelong career that is very rewarding, and skilled workers are in high demand. 

Gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the aged care industry or disability sector; caring for and enabling people to maintain independence. You'll also learn about supporting people with dementia, safety procedures, ethical behaviour, infection control, working with cultural diversity, and workplace health and safety.

Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. 

Fee-free
Apprenticeship or traineeship
Existing worker traineeship
School-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT)
Industry: Education and Community Services
National course code: CHC33015 | WA State ID: AWK6

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Embark on a fulfilling career helping others.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the aged care industry or disability sector, caring, enabling people to maintain independence. You will gain an understanding about supporting people with dementia, safety procedures, ethical behaviour, infection control, working with cultural diversity, and workplace health and safety.

You will develop the skills and knowledge required to provide personal, physical and emotional support to people who require assistance with daily living, including the elderly and people with disabilities.


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