SERO Institute
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Want to turn your passion for care into a career? This entry-level course gives graduates an understanding of the role of a care worker in community and residential settings.
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) has been designed specifically for students wishing to gain employment in the support services industry, providing support to individuals with disability.
This nationally recognised accreditation 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 disability or another reason.
Working in the support industry involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs.
Additionally, 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.
Duration
This course runs On Campus 3 days per week for a period of 16 weeks.
This time is divided as follows:
- Class attendance is scheduled for all units over a period 16 weeks
- Vocational placement is conducted over a 3-4 week period (this is scheduled and planned with the student employer and vocational placement officer).
Delivery mode
SERO Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
120 Hours of work placement is required to obtain this qualification.
Our Placement officers will arrange everything for you.
All you need to arrange prior to vocational placement is:
- A current national police clearance
- Provide First Aid Certificate
- 13 Beechboro Road South, Bayswater
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements for the course include:
- Completion of grade 10-12 or equivalent.
- Demonstrate a satisfactory level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) abilities.
- Must be able to obtain a federal police check.
- Students require a mandatory influenza vaccine and may also need a COVID-19 vaccine to begin work placement.
Additional requirements may apply.
Course fees
- WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
The WA government provides eligible participants with subsidised and fee-free training opportunities under the Skills Ready program.
Eligibility criteria apply.
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...
Home Care Nurse
Home Care Nurses provide nursing support and personal care services to patients in their own homes — either a private home or residential care faci...
Disability Advocate
A Disability Advocate supports individuals with disabilities by ensuring their rights and needs are met within various systems. You may work in com...
Education Support Officer
An Education Support Officer provides vital assistance to teachers and educational institutions by supporting students’ learning and development. T...
NDIS Worker
An NDIS Worker supports individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and enhance their independence. You might work in clients’ homes, comm...
About SERO Institute
SERO Institute's vision is to be recognised locally, regionally and nationally as the Vocational Education Provider of Choice. SERO Institute is passionate about training which provides industry ready skills in today’s fast paced world.
