Academia

CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Academia’s Certificate III in Individual Support will enable you to work in residential aged care facilities or community settings such as home care, to provide assistance and care to the elderly.

Through theoretical learning and aged care training in Melbourne or Brisbane, you will learn to maintain personal care and implement activities for those living in an aged care or community setting.

The Certificate III in Individual Support is delivered face-to-face, through a combination of tutorials, workshops, and practical training in our simulated environment by our highly qualified training staff.

Our simulated environment consists of equipment and machinery that students will be required to operate within the industry. You will be assessed through written tests, assignments and work placement.

Delivery mode

Academia offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 399 Lonsdale Street Melbourne
  • 41 Raff Street Brisbane

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Must be at least 16 years of age

If you possess a secondary school (Year 12) certificate, or have completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification – entry into any course

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $6,000 $10,000 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$6,000
Standard Tuition:
$10,000
Full Fee Tuition:
$6,000
Full Fee Tuition:
$10,000
Enquire with Academia to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $6,000 $10,000 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) will prepare you for the following roles.

Aged Care Worker

Aged Care Workers assist the elderly at aged care facilities or in their own home. They help their clients prepare meals, go shopping, collect medi...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Personal Carer

Personal Carers assist elderly, disabled and vulnerable people with basic home services like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, showering, dressi...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Residential Care Worker

Residential Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and group homes. They provide ch...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Community Care Worker

Community Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care and group homes. They provide children and adu...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Home Care Assistance Worker

Home Care Assistance Workers provide personal care services to elderly, disabled, and vulnerable people in their own homes. The focus of your job r...

Avg yearly income $54,600
Entry barriers Low

Trainee Support Worker

A Trainee Support Worker is employed in aged care or disability services to help clients with their daily activities. You might support people in t...

Avg yearly income $52,000
Entry barriers Low

Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Workers help those in need live their everyday lives. This hands-on assistance can take many forms, as these professionals aid a...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Home Carer

A Home Carer provides support to people with additional needs in their own home. You might work with elderly people or people with a disability. Ho...

Avg yearly income $61,880
Entry barriers Low

Aboriginal Disability Worker

An Aboriginal Disability Worker works with Indigenous people with a disability to support them in their everyday lives. You might assist your clien...

Avg yearly income $49,920
Entry barriers Low

Aboriginal Aged Care Worker

An Aboriginal Aged Care Worker works with Indigenous elders to monitor and improve their health. You might work in a health clinic or community cen...

Avg yearly income $54,600
Entry barriers Low

Disability Service Officer

The duties of a Disability Service Officer are similar to, and can sometimes overlap with, those of a disability support worker. The main differenc...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Senior Support Worker

A senior support worker takes a leadership role in providing assistance for those in need, including those living with disability and aged citizens...

Avg yearly income $73,840
Entry barriers Low

About Academia

Academia is an institution that values professionalism at its core. All dealings with Academia are executed proficiently and effectively.

We empower our students through excellence in teaching to learn and broaden their knowledge.

We seek excellence in our teaching methods and demonstrate these with our students and our own achievements.

We approach all aspects of education with integrity and ensure that we conduct all matters honestly and transparently.