Start your career in the growing aged care industry.
8 weeks
Full time 26 weeks Part time |
35 Hours Per Week
Full time 8 Hours Per WeekPart time 120 Hours of Work Placement |
Course Value $4,400 $400* – Gov Subsidised Fees $2200 – Full Fees |
Studying with Enable College means you will be supported every step of the way by experienced trainers and friendly staff. Our graduates emerge with the required skills, knowledge and practical workplace experience to care for and support people with a disability in a variety of settings.
You may need to be COVID Double Vaccinated as Care Providers may require this for you to be able to complete the Work Placement component of the course.
The Certificate III in Individual Support provides you with the qualifications and expertise to work in the growing disability industry. You will learn the necessary skills and knowledge to care for the needs of older people, support their health and wellbeing and work with their individualised plans.
Studying with Enable College means you will be supported every step of the way by experienced trainers and friendly staff. Our graduates emerge with the required skills, knowledge and practical workplace experience to care for and support people with a disability in a variety of settings.
Enrolments may be subject to change when there are new releases to the Training Package.
Is this career path right for me?
Do you enjoy helping people? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of the elderly and the disabled? Do you have:
- A friendly and caring approach?
- The ability to relate to people from a wide variety of backgrounds?
- Tact and sensitivity?
- A respectful approach to clients?
- Patience and a sense of humour?
- Reliability and flexibility?
- The ability to be a good listener?
- Team working skills and the ability to use your own initiative?
If you answered yes to the above, then this course will help you begin a rewarding career in the health care industry.
How much will it cost me?
Fee for Service |
$2300.00 |
National Police Clearance (issued through SAPOL) Additional Cost |
$68.00 |
DHS Checks Additional Cost |
$63.25 |
Eligible subsidised (Participant Eligibility Criteria apply, visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria), from 29 November 2021 |
$400.00 |
The fees include First Aid, Child Safe Environments, DHS Clearances and National Police Clearance. Important: A $150 re-enrolment fee applies for students who do not complete within the completion time. |
Entry Requirements
The following entry requirements need to be met prior to course commencement:
- Must be over the age of 18 years at the time of course induction
- Must hold a current Driver’s licence
- Must be able to participate in 120 hours of work placement
- Ability to gain clean Police and DHS clearances
- Must be able to source and undertake work placement
- Complete all enrolment processes as per the Enable College enrolment policy and procedure
- Students must have access to a computer, email, and internet
- Students must have a level of physical fitness to work within the Disability industry.
Fee for Service Students
- Meet LLN requirements by completing Enable College LLN test
- Complete a Verbal Assessment (see Verbal Assessment Policy and Procedure – FFS)
Eligible Subsidised Students
- Complete CSPA assessment and Upfront Assessment of Need (Eligible subsidised students) process
- Attend suitability interview – see Enable College Suitability and Support Needs Checklist and Verbal Assessment Policy and Procedure (Eligible subsidised students)
Pathways in Individual Support
The CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support provides you with the qualifications and expertise to work in the growing disability care industry. Our graduates emerge with the required skills, knowledge and practical work experience to care for and support clients in a variety of settings.
Possible Outcomes
- Personal Care Worker
- Personal Carer
- Direct Care Worker
- Home Help Worker
- Support Worker
- Respite Care Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service provider
Study Pathways
The Community Services Training Package promotes continued development of workers through attainment of higher-level qualifications. Pathways can go via both the Vocational and Higher Education sectors. Students can pathway into courses such as Certificate IV in Disability, Certificate IV in Ageing Support and Diploma of Nursing.
This course is made up of 13 units of study, these are divided into 7 core units and 6 elective units. Our range of electives is based on our experience, knowledge and understanding of what employers and the industry are looking for.
CORE UNITS [7] | |
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CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
DISABILITY Specification [6 Units] | |
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CHCDIS001 | Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach |
CHCDIS002 | Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
CHCDIS003 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
Recognition of prior learning
If you have existing knowledge or skills relating to the requirements of this course you can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL may be granted for knowledge or skills obtained through prior education, training, work and life experiences.
RPL fees are $200.00
Credit Transfer
If the student has a prior Qualification or a Statement of Attainment issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework from any state or territory, the RTO will automatically give exemptions for those units of competency provided they are current. Credit transfer will be provided on the student record.
Other related courses
Certificate III in Individual Support Ageing
Certificate IV in Disability
Certificate IV in Mental Health
Delivery
This course is offered as both full time (20-25 study hours per week) and part-time (15 study hours per week) either on campus or through our blended learning model.
Through our blended learning model, you will receive course materials to work through at your own pace as well as attend practical training seminars as required. As part of this course, you will also have the opportunity to experience real-life situations through work placement.
Optional study tutorials are available every Wednesday evening. Friday morning, and on arrangement with the trainer that is assigned to support the student. The assessment due date is one every 2 weeks for a full-time student and one assessment per month for a part-time student. Whichever delivery method you choose, our experienced trainers will support you every step of the way.
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