Kangan Institute
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)If you have a passion for caring for people, want to work in one of the fastest growing industries in Australia, or simply want to know how to care for your parents or grandparents when they get older, our Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) course will help you achieve your goals.
We understand your passion in helping others. That's why we've created a course that supports and fosters your enthusiasm.
Caring for individuals requires you to be knowledgeable within a wide range of specialised areas. In 8 months, our course will prepare you for working under supervision in an Aged Care facility or within a Home and Community care setting.
Delivery mode
Kangan Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 38 Buckley Street, Essendon
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.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) 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 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...
About Kangan Institute
With more than 30,000 enrolments each year, Kangan Institute is a major training provider for the automotive, health and nursing sectors and indigenous education. We also have a strong presence in a range of industries such as fashion, business as well as justice and legal.
As one of the state's largest providers of apprenticeship and traineeship training, we have strong relationships with many businesses and cater for students seeking industry-relevant training in a wide range of disciplines and on-site training options to suit the unique needs of the individual learner or organisation.
Our courses range from basic certificate to diploma and advanced diploma levels, with pathways to over 25 university degrees. Our Skills Recognition program assesses prior knowledge and experience, awarding our students with the credits or qualification to match their existing skills.
With more than 80 years of experience in vocational education and training, we are a flexible, innovative and dynamic place of learning with a rich multicultural atmosphere. Our programs are delivered across five campuses in Broadmeadows, Docklands, Essendon, Moonee Ponds and Cremorne.
