South Metropolitan TAFE

CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This course will equip you to support people with disability to live independently, promote choice, and enable opportunities to increase independence and skill development. You will learn how to read and follow individual plans, meet the legislative frameworks, work safely and become equipped to work within the disability sector.

Delivery mode

South Metropolitan TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.

Work Placement

120 hours

Locations
  • Burslem Drive, Thornlie
  • Simpson Avenue, Rockingham

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $1,062 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
WA
  • WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with South Metropolitan TAFE to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire with South Metropolitan TAFE.
Study mode On Campus / Online
Duration 6 Months
Estimated fee* $1,062 $0 Support may be available

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...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $54,600
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $61,880
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

NDIS Worker

An NDIS Worker supports individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and enhance their independence. You might work in clients’ homes, comm...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

About South Metropolitan TAFE

South Metropolitan TAFE offers more than 300 qualifications, from foundation courses to apprenticeships and traineeships, to diplomas and skill sets. We have over 25,000 students across our Perth campuses and more students in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America through partnerships offshore.

Operating since 2016
Legal name South Metropolitan TAFE
RTO code 52787