South West TAFE
Certificate III in Individual Support (Traineeship)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This course will enable you to work as an individual support worker in an aged care setting.
This qualification 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 ageing, disability or some other reason.
Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs.
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.
Delivery mode
South West TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Trainees must be fully COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinated to work in Aged Care.
- Trainees must be at least 17 yrs of age.
- Many aged care providers are a registered NDIS provider and as such requires an NDIS worker screening check for all students or trainees enrolled in this course.
- Working with Children Check – clear of relevant disclosures
- Police check – clear of relevant disclosures
- You need to be employed in this field as an apprentice or trainee before commencing this course.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Traineeship) 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...
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...
Care Coordinator
A Care Coordinator oversees care arrangements for clients in aged care or disability services. You might coordinate care for individual clients or...
Community Support Worker
Community Support Workers provide personal care services to the elderly, people with disabilities, or those experiencing mental health issues. They...
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...
Peer Support Worker
Peer support workers play a key role in the mental health field, offering assistance and encouragement to those living with mental health issues. T...
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...
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...
About South West TAFE
South West TAFE is a world-class educator in an idyllic regional setting at the heart of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road region.
As the number 1 education and training provider in south-west Victoria, SWTAFE offers practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future. Our focus is on delivering courses that give our graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.
We offer over 150 nationally-recognised qualifications and short courses, and all are delivered by people with practical experience and backed by strong industry connections.
