Phillips Institute
Certificate III in Individual Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Have you ever considered becoming a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) or Aged or Disabled Carer? If you enjoy caring for people, have a sensitive and compassionate nature, and a desire for satisfying work, then working as a personal carer in the aged care, home care or disability sector either in residential centres, community settings or clients’ homes may be for you.
This qualification provides a career path into a professional aged care or health career. With Phillips Institute, you will complete class-based training with skills and knowledge classes before starting an industry-based practical placement found and organised for you by us.
We deliver residential aged care, home and community care, or disability specialisations for this qualification.
Delivery mode
Phillips Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
120 hours- Carnegie, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
• Your ability to communicate well in spoken and written English is very important for working in caring and support roles and is necessary to successfully complete the course requirements. You must also be able to read and interpret information and use basic numeracy skills to the level expected in the workplace.
• You will need to meet strict criminal history checks and immunisation requirements.
• All applicants must provide a copy of a current (within the last 12 months) National Police Check before commencing a placement.
• If the placement organisation requires you to have an NDIS WSC, you should apply for this check early in your course, as the processing may take several weeks to complete for most applicants.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Payment Plan Options:
- $2,650 "upfront" or 1-month payment plan
- $2,725 3-month payment plan OR
- $2,875 6-month payment plan.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Individual Support will prepare you for the following roles.
NDIS Worker
An NDIS Worker supports individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and enhance their independence. You might work in clients’ homes, comm...
Aged Care Worker
Aged Care Workers assist the elderly at aged care facilities or in their own home. They help their clients prepare meals, go shopping, collect medi...
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...
Community Support Worker
Community Support Workers provide personal care services to the elderly, people with disabilities, or those experiencing mental health issues. They...
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 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...
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...
Personal Carer
Personal Carers assist elderly, disabled and vulnerable people with basic home services like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, showering, dressi...
Support Worker
A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...
About Phillips Institute
Phillips Institute has dedicated, professional educators with current industry knowledge and skills, and extensive training experience, ready to assist you to take the next step. Phillips Institute consults regularly with employer organisations, so the training they deliver is inline with industry expectations.
