Camden Haven Community College
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)A nationally recognised qualification which will see you gain the skills required to work in a rewarding career, as an aged care worker. The aged care industry is expanding and jobs are in high demand. Experience great job satisfaction as you support elderly people to maintain independence and achieve their personal goals in a residential setting.
This qualification reflects the role of support workers in the community and/or residential setting following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require assistance due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. 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.
Delivery mode
Camden Haven Community College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Shop 5-6, 11-17 Manning Street, Taree
- 16-18 Laurie Street, Laurieton
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Current clear police check for working with vulnerable people in aged or disability services.
A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) must be provided at enrolment. An NDIS Worker Check (Volunteer) will be required prior to work placement commencing.
A 10-digit Unique Student Identifier (USI). Everyone who completes accredited training in Australia must hold a USI.
Complete a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment task. (A link to the LLN Robot is supplied by the college at enrolment.) The LLN Robot provides a report on the individual candidate’s results including a training support program and, where applicable, a supplemental workbook with a series of self-paced activities is generated for the learner to complete prior to the course commencing. A copy of this report and the supplemental workbook is supplied to the candidate by the college.
Attend training during school holidays in preparation for working in the care environment which operates 24/7.
Availability to attend the 120-hour mandatory work placement component for this qualification working to the support service provider shift times, for example, 0630hr – 1530hr.
Understanding that you must abide by Camden Haven Community College Code of Conduct and other relevant policies.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
About Camden Haven Community College
Camden Haven Community College is a not-for-profit Incorporated Association with a volunteer governing Committee. It is community owned and a registered charity.
The college provides lifestyle and vocational courses for our local communities in the Camden Haven and Manning Valley and has been operating for nearly forty years.
Camden Haven Community College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90018), approved to provide nationally accredited units and qualifications. We offer a diverse range of quality vocational and general education learning opportunities.
