Certificate III In Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Qualification

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability):

• 6 month duration
• Part-time study available for Domestic students
• CRICOS Code:113114F

You can also choose to complete a Certificate IV in Ageing Support.

Modes of delivery

Domestic students:

• Online: Students are provided with a training plan that sets out a course structure for students to follow at their own pace
• Face-to-face: Students attend college as per the class timetable set out for the course

International students:

• Face-to-face: Students attend college as per the class timetable set out for the course

Entry requirements

Domestic students:

• Successful completion of Year 10 (or equivalent)
• No ATAR is required
• Applicants undertake a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment for the College to determine the level of assistance needed to support the student.

International students:

• Students must provide evidence of IELTS 5.5 (Academic) with no band lower than 5.0 score or equivalent (test must be completed within 2 years) and
• Successful completion of a qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12
• Provide a Statement of Purpose (SoP) for studying at Bedford College when applicable
• A minimum age of 18 years is required

Career outcomes

Certificate 3 in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) graduates can pursue employment as a support worker in aged care, residential and community care.

Many graduating students go on to fulfil the following career opportunities:

• Support Worker (Aged Care or Disability)
• Aged Care Recreation Officer
• Nursing Assistant
• Respite and Rehabilitation Care Assistant
• NDIS Worker
• Disability School Support Officer
• Disability Service Officer
• Home and Community Care Worker

Work placement

Bedford supports students to source a course related work placement. 

Thanks to our 80-year legacy providing nationally recognised training, Bedford works closely with reputable industry partners.  

Students studying our individual support course are provided the opportunity to apply for a work placement with one of our partners.  Many students go on to secure employment offers upon graduation.

Students undertaking the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) have a minimum of 120 hours of work placement over the duration of the course. 

Note: For students over the age of 18 years who engage in child-related work, must by law a hold a valid and current Working with Children Check before attending work placement.

Prerequisites for undertaking work placement:

• Current Police Check
• NDIS Worker Check
• Student Photo ID
• Covid Certificate
• Proof of Flu vaccination
• Proof of Immunisations

Further studies

Some of our graduates choose to undertake further study upon completion of their certificate 3 in aged care and disability.

You may also be interested in completing a Certificate IV in Ageing Support.

Course subjects

Certificate III in Individual Support core units:

• CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
• CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
• CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
• HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Certificate III in Individual Support elective units:

• CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
• CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
• CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
• CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion

Intakes

Bedford offers students flexibility when it comes to enrolment, allowing commencement of study across four study periods in a year.

• February
• April
• July
• October

Course costs

View our domestic student fees and international student fees.

Further information

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Learn more about the certificate III in aged care and disability by downloading a Course Guide or getting in touch.