SERO Institute
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Want to turn your passion for care into a career? This entry-level course gives graduates an understanding of the role of a care worker in community and residential settings.
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) has been designed specifically for students wishing to gain employment in the support services industry, providing support to ageing individuals.
This nationally recognised accreditation reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing or another reason.
Working in the support industry involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs.
Additionally, workers have a range of factual, technical, and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
Duration
This course runs On Campus 3 days per week for a period of 16 weeks.
This time is divided as follows:
- Class attendance is scheduled for all units over a period 16 weeks
- Vocational placement is conducted over a 3-4 week period (this is scheduled and planned with the student employer and vocational placement officer).
Delivery mode
SERO Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
120 Hours of work placement is required to obtain this qualification.
Our Placement officers will arrange everything for you.
All you need to arrange prior to vocational placement is:
- A current national police clearance
- Provide First Aid Certificate
- 13 Beechboro Road South, Bayswater
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements for the course include:
- Completion of grade 10-12 or equivalent.
- Demonstrate a satisfactory level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) abilities.
- Must be able to obtain a federal police check.
- Students require a mandatory influenza vaccine and may also need a COVID-19 vaccine to begin work placement.
Course fees
- WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
The WA government provides eligible participants with subsidised and fee-free training opportunities under the Skills Ready program.
Eligibility criteria apply.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) 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...
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...
Aged Care Manager
Aged Care Managers oversee the daily operations and management of aged care facilities, nursing homes, and residential care centres. They manage fi...
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...
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...
Home Care Nurse
Home Care Nurses provide nursing support and personal care services to patients in their own homes — either a private home or residential care faci...
Aged Care Coordinator
An Aged Care Coordinator oversees the care and support of elderly individuals in various settings, such as residential aged care facilities or comm...
Gerontologist
Gerontologists are concerned with the treatment, care, and emotional wellbeing of people over 65 years of age, especially elderly persons. As the w...
About SERO Institute
SERO Institute's vision is to be recognised locally, regionally and nationally as the Vocational Education Provider of Choice. SERO Institute is passionate about training which provides industry ready skills in today’s fast paced world.
