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About the course
This Certificate III in Individual Support prepares you for support work in aged care and/or disability settings. You’ll build practical skills and essential knowledge to provide person-centred care, including physical and social support and personal care. Learning includes classroom study, e-learning and supervised work placement with qualified trainers. This is a Certificate III-level health qualification focused on individual support practice. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue entry-level roles providing person-centred support in community and residential care environments. Typical work involves assisting clients with daily living, personal care and social support while working safely and ethically with diverse people. Opportunities may be found across aged care services, disability support providers and related community care organisations. This Certificate III-level health qualification supports pathways into frontline support work. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
