Disability Training Services
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Have you got a passion for helping people? Kick start your career in aged care with the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as 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.
These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. 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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Delivery mode
Disability Training Services offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Must be 18 years of age at the time of enrolment
- All students are required to complete a Pre-training review prior to entry into the course. This will ensure that this course is the most appropriate course for you based on your goals and aspirations.
- You must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment prior to entry. This will demonstrate that you have the appropriate ACSF levels for entry into the course.
- You must have internet access, a computer and access to Microsoft Office
- You must have up to date vaccinations - this will include immunisations for the flu, COVID-19 and Hepatitis A and B
- You must have a clear national police check and a current Working with Children Check at the time of placement
Course fees
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...
About Disability Training Services
Our vision and passion is to ensure that individuals in the aged care and disability (NDIS) sectors are supported by qualified staff and people who have the right values. Our courses are designed to teach you best practices so that you are equipped and ready to go once qualified.
We want students who have a passion for empowering our ageing population and those with a disability to be more independent. Working in the aged care and disability sectors can be tough and very task orientated. Bringing empathy into the mix can allow you to become a better carer and connect with your residents and clients.
Having the right attitude is key to a successful career in aged care and disability. If you are joining this industry because you believe it's easy, then this is wrong career for you. Working in the aged care and disability sectors can be tough but rewarding. You have to have passion and the willingness to support clients and residents to achieve their goals.
