Wentworth College
Certificate III in Individual Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This nationally recognised qualification is suitable for Aged Care AINs, Disability Support Workers, Community Carers, in a residential and/or community care setting.
This qualification will empower personal carers with the necessary skills and knowledge to provision care to the elderly and people living with disability.
Workers may be in a residential aged care home, disability group homes, day programs, community care and private homes.
On completion of the course students will be job ready and able to provide personalised, physical and emotional support and companionship to their participants.
Delivery mode
Wentworth 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.
- Suite 207, 80 William St, Woolloomooloo
- Suite 9, 400 St, Kilda Road St, Kilda
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- LLN Robot levels – entry at ACSF Level 3 (core skills, reading, writing, listening, speaking, numeracy, digital literacy).
- Be of at least 16 years of age
- Have completed Year 12 or equivalent (desirable).
- Be an existing worker in Aged Care, Disability, Community Care and Mental Health Support Services, Health and other care services OR
- Be available to commence Work Placement early into the course.
- Must not have a criminal conviction that will appear on the National Police Check
- An Influenza shot/ Immunisation certificate or Vaccination card may be requested
- Must have basic computing skills and access to a standard computer or laptop
- Driver Licence or Photo ID
- Green Medicare card or evidence of residency
- Unique Student Identifier
Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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 Wentworth College
Wentworth College RTO #21938 is an independent Training Provider that provides flexible learning and development opportunities, that positively impact on our students and their local communities.
