Atwea College
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Get qualified to work with people who have disabilities, a fast growing sector in the Hunter and Mid-North Coast region. This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge you need to find a job and follow your passion! Atwea College offers a great learning opportunity in a supportive environment to get skills, gain valuable work experience and a chance to find a job in this area after you have completed your study.
Delivery mode
Atwea College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- 112 Lake Road, Elermore Vale
- 72 Port Stephens St, Raymond Terrace
- 9b Hall St, Cessnock
- 31 Manning St, Tuncurry
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
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...
Disability Service Officer
The duties of a Disability Service Officer are similar to, and can sometimes overlap with, those of a disability support worker. The main differenc...
NDIS Worker
An NDIS Worker supports individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and enhance their independence. You might work in clients’ homes, comm...
About Atwea College
Atwea College (formerly Workers Educational Association – Hunter) is one of the largest providers of community-based adult learning in NSW.
From innovative learning programs to niche skills training, Atwea provides our students with flexible and innovative courses and accredited courses. There are literally hundreds of learning options available at Atwea. Classroom, practical, outdoors, online or in your workplace… the choice can be yours.
From qualifications to courses that are just for fun, Atwea has a team of expert teachers, trainers and tutors that are sure to add great value to your learning experience.
Some of Atwea College’s programs have positions available that are funded by the NSW government. More information about this government funding can be found in the Smart and Skilled and Adult and Community Education sections of the Training Services NSW website.
