Westgate Community Initiatives Group
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability and Ageing)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability and Ageing) (CHC33021) course provides the skills and training necessary to fulfill a care role in aged, disability and other person-centred support settings. The units of study provide students with foundational skills and knowledge to work in the aged, disability and home and community care industry. Students learn to work with individuals to support their independence and wellbeing, in their homes or in community settings. This stream specialises in disability, equipping students with additional key skills specific to caring for people in a variety of settings. Upon completion of placement, support to find employment in your field can be provided.Delivery mode
Westgate Community Initiatives Group offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
120 hours of mandatory work placement.- unit 4/2b Parker Street, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability and 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 Disability Worker
An Aboriginal Disability Worker works with Indigenous people with a disability to support them in their everyday lives. You might assist your clien...
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...
Disability Service Officer
The duties of a Disability Service Officer are similar to, and can sometimes overlap with, those of a disability support worker. The main differenc...
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...
Laundry Worker
A Laundry Worker sorts, washes and finishes laundry for a large organisation or for a range of clients. You might remove stains or carry out small...
