Kiama Community College
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Qualified aged-care workers are needed now and into the future to provide the support and quality of care required for our ageing population.
This course is the perfect entry point into this rewarding career. You will gain the skills required to operate effectively as a care worker or as a community care worker.
Graduates experience high employment rates as aged care workers are in demand.
We offer unique training opportunities both in the classroom and through 120 hours of work placement experience and training at Illawarra aged care facilities. You do not have to source your own work placement experience – we do that for you!
Delivery mode
Kiama Community College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 7-9 Railway Parade, Kiama
- 1 Mattes Way, Bomaderry
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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 (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 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...
Support Worker
A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...
Aged Care Manager
Aged Care Managers oversee the daily operations and management of aged care facilities, nursing homes, and residential care centres. They manage fi...
Patient Care Assistant
A Patient Care Assistant provides help to patients during their stay in hospital or other healthcare setting. You might assist with feeding, bathin...
Residential Care Officer
Residential Care Officers lead personal care work teams at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and gr...
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 Kiama Community College
Kiama Community College has provided a wide range of nationally recognised vocational qualifications to more than 3,000 students in our community. Our vocational qualifications assist you to upskill or gain your first job and are recognised by employers across the country. When you study with us, you receive the same qualification and government subsidies provided by TAFEs and other RTOs approved under the NSW Government’s Smart and Skilled program. PLUS you also benefit from small class sizes, individual attention and access to a Student Support Officer who will assist you with your study/life needs and support you in seeking work placement and employment. That’s the Community College difference!
Kiama Community College Ltd receives core funding from NSW Department of Education, Adult and Community Education Program and State Training Services. It also attracts several other sources of government funding as well as fee for service business to fund its operations.
In 2009, Kiama Community College expanded its offerings to the Shoalhaven region with the establishment of Shoalhaven Community College, a campus of Kiama Community College. Servicing the large and diverse composition of the Shoalhaven region's 95,000 community members, Shoalhaven Community College is a valuable addition. Shoalhaven Community College offers the Shoalhaven region with state-of-the-art Hair & Beauty training facilities, modern computer rooms, contemporary kitchen area and a choice of fully equipped training rooms.
