Chisholm Institute
Certificate III in Individual Support TAFE
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Certificate III in Individual Support is designed to provide training to entry level workers who want to work specifically in residential aged care facilities, community care and nursing homes. It is perfect for people who are wanting to start a career as a care worker, as well as for those who are already working in the area but who need to formalise their qualifications in order to take the next step in their career.
Within the course you will learn how to provide physical, social and emotional support to the elderly, as well as how to work as part of a team with other health professionals such as nurses and healthcare workers.
Delivery mode
Chisholm Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- Fletcher Road, Frankston
- 25 Kangan Drive, Berwick
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
FAdmission requirements are completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 2 - working level 3, for both literacy and numeracy, must be Seventeen (17) years and nine (9) months of age (18 to attend placement), Please Note: Students must be able to produce a clear voluntary Working with Children Check and recent National Police Check is prior to commencing placement., Students will be unable to complete full course requirements without completing placement.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Individual Support TAFE 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 Chisholm Institute
Chisholm Institute is a government-owned TAFE that offers over 250 certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, bachelor and graduate certificate courses, with each course carefully structured to ensure that all of their graduates finish with the skills needed to further their career aspirations. Chisholm Institute is a safe investment in your future.
