Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing, individual support worker

Why Certificate III In Aged Care

Certificate III in Individual Support - Aged Care

The certificate III In aged care course across Australia focuses on key skills required for boosting a career in Individual Support for Elderly Australian. Trainees shall be given procedural as well as technical knowledge to provide a patient-centric healthcare experience.

In addition to providing career growth, the Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing) Certification course program provides you with a productive and relevant environment for gaining skills both on a theoretical as well as practical level. The program makes the candidate ready on a physical, mental and emotional level while making them aware of the people skills needed to take care of the disabled/elderly.

Course program
Domestic as well as International Students may be eligible to do this course.
Core Units:7
  • Provide individualised support
  • Support independence and well being.
  • Communicate and work in health or community services.
  • Work with diverse people.
  • Work legally and ethically
  • Recognise healthy body systems.
  • Follow safe work practices for direct client care.
Elective Units: 6
  • Facilitate the empowerment of older people.
  • Provide support to people living with dementia.
  • Meet personal support needs.
  • Provide First Aid.
  • Implement falls prevention strategies.
  • Deliver care services using a palliative approach.

A wide variety of topics are covered in the Certificate course program which includes a keen focus on person-centric support, personal care, dementia care, providing overall support to the aged and much more.

As part of our commitment to comprehensive training, we provide students with extensive training of both curriculum and personal development skills through the following:

  • Initiation to Ayurvedic practices and Integrative Health
  • Safe handling practices as per best practices in the industry
  • Firm knowledge of International Human Rights
  • Introduction to Spiritual Intelligence and overall therapy

After completing this course, you may employ as:

  • Assistant in Nursing
  • Care Worker
  • Community Care Worker
  • Home Care Assistant
  • Residential Care Worker
  • Residential Support Worker
  • Accommodation Support Worker
  • Field Officer
  • In-Home Respite Worker

These are the Eligibility factors for a Certificate III in Individual Support:

  • Proficient English skills with International students having an IELTS score of 5.5 or pass an English Exam conducted by the institution
  • Minimum 18 years for Australian Students and 20 years for International Students with a minimum of 10-year schooling
  • Should have or apply for a National Police Clearance. This is mandatory to successfully complete the course program.
  • Application form for applying this to course is available online throughout the year except December. Your application must be at least 30 days prior to the date of course commencement.
The course duration for an Individual Support Certification is 34 Weeks and it comprises both on-campus and online study modes for both Domestic Australian and Other International Students.
aged care worker talking to elderly

Why choose Individual Support course?

The number of elderly people in Australia has increased significantly in the last 10 years, and has resulted in the greater demand of aged care worker. To become a care worker in Australia, one needs to qualified and have a certificate III in Individual Support. The number is expected to be doubled in a next few years. There an aged care field could a great option for those who wants to make thier career in healthcare sector.

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