Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)There is a significant population that need individual support and care, with 1 in 7 Australians being 65 or older. Consequently, there are expanding chances to work with older adults in a variety of fields
If you are committed to caring for the elderly and assisting them in enhancing their health, well-being, and independence, you can acquire the information and skills necessary for a career in individual assistance and aged care.
You can develop skills and knowledge in our purpose-built, fully-equipped on-site practical rooms, whether you are already working in the area or seeking to begin a career in aged care. Our skilled faculty and state-of-the-art facilities offer students the chance to develop skills in real-world scenarios.
Delivery mode
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Level 7, 33 Argyle Street, Parramatta
- Level 5 & 6, 131 Queen Street, Melbourne
- 597-599 Upper Heidelberg Road, Heidelberg Heights
- Level 2, 12 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, 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...
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...
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...
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...
Care Coordinator
A Care Coordinator oversees care arrangements for clients in aged care or disability services. You might coordinate care for individual clients or ...
Community Support Worker
Community Support Workers provide personal care services to the elderly, people with disabilities, or those experiencing mental health issues. They...
Patient Care Assistant
A Patient Care Assistant provides help to patients during their stay in hospital or other healthcare setting. You might assist with feeding, bathin...
Peer Support Worker
Peer support workers play a key role in the mental health field, offering assistance and encouragement to those living with mental health issues. T...
Residential Care Officer
Residential Care Officers lead personal care work teams at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and gr...
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...
Support Worker
A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...
About Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
We are the Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA), a healthcare training provider born out of the desire to create jobs and improve people’s lives. Since 2007 we’ve been dedicated to giving the best learning experience to over 17,500 students for a satisfying career in nursing, health, and community services.
We’re eager to share our deep and relevant expertise of the industry with students like you so that you can gain from our knowledge and apply it directly to your growth. We’re particularly proud of the laboratories and facilities we have in our campuses across Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth. They’re equipped with modern technologies to simulate real scenarios.
Our passion for caring stems from healthcare, but it translates to how we approach student welfare, administrative, and educational support. You will also find that IHNA goes the extra mile to ensure that your experience is positive from start to finish. Our support extends to providing research opportunities for you to push the boundaries of the healthcare industry. We have further study available as postgraduate courses through our partner organisations.
Ultimately, we’re healthcare experts and trainers dedicated to career-focused learning and real-life outcomes so that more people can live better lives working in healthcare.
