Work & Training
Certificate III in Individual Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This entry level qualification is funded by Skills Tasmania for eligible jobseekers and is a pre-employment, 23 week course for those wishing to gain employment as a carer within the Aged Care Industry.
This course includes a compulsory 4 week full-time work placement.
Certificate III in Individual Support 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, disability or some other reason.
Delivery mode
Work & Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 1 Bowen Road, Moonah
- 26 Elizabeth St, Launceston
- 56 Oldaker St, Devonport
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Individual Support 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...
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...
About Work & Training
Work & Training operates across Tasmania providing group training and training services. For over 30 years we have taken pride in our excellent reputation for service provision and partnership with businesses.
Operations began in 1988 and today Work & Training employ in excess of 250 apprentices, trainees and labour hire employees. We deliver training to more than 450 students per year through our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and host a variety of employability programs through our Foundation Skills Division. These collective services allow Work & Training to tailor employment solutions to a vast range of stakeholders across Tasmania.
The organisation is committed to increasing the skills and employment opportunities of all Tasmanians, including working with indigenous and culturally-diverse people, long-term unemployed, and people with a disability.
With offices located in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and employing in excess of 40 dedicated team members across Tasmania, Work & Training are well equipped to meet the employment and training needs of the State.
We are a not-for-profit organisation. Any surpluses we make are reinvested back into our business to expand the delivery of employment and training services to Tasmanians. Governance occurs via our Board of Directors who guide the strategic direction and provide effective leadership for our business.
