Northern Beaches & Mosman College
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Kick start your career in the community services industry with this entry-level qualification. Gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to provide individual support in disability care. The Certificate III in Individual Support has a core set of competencies and offers specialisations in Disability or Ageing Support.
The Certificate issued to successful graduates will be CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability). If you wish to study the Aged Care specialisation, you can join the same course but you will study different elective subjects to achieve Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
As an individual support worker you are employed in a job where you can empower groups in your community. This role is a rewarding job and a great way to give back to your community by making a difference in people’s everyday lives.
Delivery mode
Northern Beaches & Mosman College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Work Placement
A minimum of 120 hours of unpaid work placement in a care service facility is required (usually arranged by NBMC)- level 1/14 William Street, Brookvale NSW 2100, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Current National Police Check
- Current Influenza Vaccination
Additional requirements may apply.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) will prepare you for the following roles.
Residential Care Worker
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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
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