Camden Haven Community College
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
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 a disability support worker. Experience great job satisfaction as you support clients who may have disabilities to maintain independence, engage with their community and achieve their personal goals.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
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.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- 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 (Disability) will prepare you for the following roles.
Personal Carer
Personal Carers assist elderly, disabled and vulnerable people with basic home services like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, showering, dressi...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Disability Team Leader
A Disability Team Leader oversees a disability support team in an effort to provide care and assistance to those needing help living their everyday...
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...
Mental Health Support Worker
A Mental Health Support Worker assists individuals with mental health issues in their daily lives and recovery journey. You might work in residenti...
About Camden Haven Community College
Camden Haven Community College Inc is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90018) providing lifestyle and vocational courses for our local communities in the Camden Haven and Manning Valley for forty years.
