Certificate III In Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
A Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) will provide you specialist skills to work in a community, residential and aged care setting as an individual support worker.

A nationally recognised qualification for passionate people looking for a meaningful career, the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) will allow you to provide quality person-centred care to ageing and disability clients.

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
If you have a passion for caring for others in need, a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) could be the course for you. Gain entry into a growing sector as a personal carer and be qualified to work in a range of ageing and disability community settings.


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

Further information
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