Sydney Metro College
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) This qualification reflects the role of individuals in community, home, or residential care settings who work under supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team, following individualised plans to provide person-centred support to people needing assistance due to ageing, disability, or other reasons. These workers take responsibility for their outputs within their job role and have a mix of factual, technical, procedural, and some theoretical knowledge required for person-centred support.Delivery mode
Sydney Metro College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Locations
- level 2/16-22 Wentworth Avenue, Surry Hills Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia
- level 5/440 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Students must be over 18 years of age,
- Students must have completed an overseas equivalent of Year 12 or higher qualification.
- Students must have either an IELTS score of 5.5 total or above with no band lower than 5.0 or equivalent.
Course fees
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...
Personal Carer
Personal Carers assist elderly, disabled and vulnerable people with basic home services like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, showering, dressi...
Residential Care Worker
Residential Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and group homes. They provide ch...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
About Sydney Metro College
Sydney Metro College (SMC) is a unique and dynamic vocational institution. Situated at the heart of two of Australia’s biggest and most beautiful cities, Sydney and Melbourne, SMC is a collective endeavour of a group of professionals and educational entrepreneurs passionately involved in the educational sector.
Our courses offer a unique blend of conceptual and practical skills to fully prepare graduates for the challenging needs of job market. With an emphasis on quality learning opportunities for students, SMC is committed to the agenda of ‘Education redefined’, so as to prepare students for challenging business careers in Australia and abroad.
