Wentworth College
Certificate III in Individual Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This nationally recognised qualification is suitable for Aged Care AINs, Disability Support Workers, Community Carers, in a residential and/or community care setting.
This qualification will empower personal carers with the necessary skills and knowledge to provision care to the elderly and people living with disability.
Workers may be in a residential aged care home, disability group homes, day programs, community care and private homes.
On completion of the course students will be job ready and able to provide personalised, physical and emotional support and companionship to their participants.
Delivery mode
Wentworth College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Suite 207, 80 William St, Woolloomooloo
- Suite 9, 400 St, Kilda Road St, Kilda
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- LLN Robot levels – entry at ACSF Level 3 (core skills, reading, writing, listening, speaking, numeracy, digital literacy).
- Be of at least 16 years of age
- Have completed Year 12 or equivalent (desirable).
- Be an existing worker in Aged Care, Disability, Community Care and Mental Health Support Services, Health and other care services OR
- Be available to commence Work Placement early into the course.
- Must not have a criminal conviction that will appear on the National Police Check
- An Influenza shot/ Immunisation certificate or Vaccination card may be requested
- Must have basic computing skills and access to a standard computer or laptop
- Driver Licence or Photo ID
- Green Medicare card or evidence of residency
- Unique Student Identifier
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 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 Wentworth College
Wentworth College RTO #21938 is an independent Training Provider that provides flexible learning and development opportunities, that positively impact on our students and their local communities.
Founded in 2006, Wentworth College brings many years of experience in the VET sector and has realised a shared vision to build a training college that provides both valuable skills and a positive learning journey.
Wentworth College focuses on providing training specifically for Community Services and Healthcare and take great pride in the knowledge that we have been able to further the careers of our students and help them improve the lives of those they work with in the community.
