ALACC Health College

CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability Specialisation )

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

By undertaking the Certificate III in Individual Support qualification, you will develop the knowledge and skills to work as a support worker in the community, home or residential care setting. You will be providing quality care and person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason in their homes or in community settings.

This qualification will equip you with 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 knowledge may include structure and function of human body systems, legal and ethical requirements, safe work practices, communication, individualised support, cultural diversity, empowerment of older people and individual with disability, dementia, personal care, palliative care, community participation, social inclusion, person centred behaviour supports and ongoing skills development using a strength-based approach.

Delivery mode

ALACC Health College 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.

This qualification will be delivered using a combination of online-based theoretical delivery and other student participation methods. This will include classroom sessions, directed self-study, skills training, self-paced learning, assessment assistance and supervised practical placement experience in a community and/or residential setting to build on participant’s knowledge and skills on-the-job.
Locations
  • 189 Plenty Rd, Preston

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • Have satisfactorily completed Year 11 or equivalent
  • Students will also be required to provide a current Police check and evidence of flu shot prior to undertaking placements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $1,500 $12,700 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$1,500
Standard Tuition:
$12,700
Full Fee Tuition:
$1,500
Full Fee Tuition:
$12,700
Enquire with ALACC Health College to find out more.
Study mode On Campus / Online
Duration 935 Hours
Estimated fee* $0 - $1,500 $12,700 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability Specialisation ) 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...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Residential Care Worker

Residential Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and group homes. They provide ch...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $54,600
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $52,000
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $61,880
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $49,920
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $73,840
Entry barriers Low

About ALACC Health College

The ALACC Health College, Australia (ALACC) is a private Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers Nationally Recognised Qualifications under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) levels. We are an aged care, nursing, community and allied health educational institution.

ALACC was founded by the Director - Dr Janet Lawrence who is well qualified and respected in her field of work in the Aged Care Industry. Our programs are delivered by well qualified and experienced trainers. ALACC attracts a large number of both local and international students from a variety of professional backgrounds. Several of ALACC students have progressed to undertake courses at the university, mainly courses related to nursing.