CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
The Certificate in Individual Support will qualify students to work in aged care facilities, the community and supported residential services. Aged Care facilities include private, public, retirement villages, nursing homes and hostels. Workers report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.
- This course will prepare you for a job in the Care industry.
- You will be required to study 9 core units and 6 electives.
- AMES Australia will organise an aged care work placement for 150 hours for each student. All students are supervised during their placement.
- The Department of Health has now listed a mandatory requirement for all staff working in Aged Care Facilities to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This also applies to students on work placement.
- All AMES applicants will be required to show proof of vaccination upon enrolment.
- All AMES Australia industry certificate courses provide specialist English language support for refugees and migrants.
What will I learn?
- The activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in an aged care facility or in a home.
- Carry out activities related to an individualised plan.
- See details of the course modules to be studied.
How will I learn?
The course will be offered in blended learning model
- Classroom-based Learning, where the student attends AMES' campus with a Teacher/Trainer present
- Online Learning, where the student studies remotely off campus using training materials that are provided online or correspondence by the Teacher/Trainer
Industry Partners
Employment and traineeship opportunities are available with our industry partners:
- Arcare Aged Care
- Adare Care
- Cumberland View Aged Care
- Doutta Galla Aged Services
- Lifeview
- MiCare
- TLC Aged Care
For more information visit AMES Australia online service standards.
What jobs can I apply for after completing this course?
- Community house worker
- Home care assistant
- Assistant in nursing
- Personal care assistant
- Residential care worker
- Community Access Coordinator
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Care Service Employee
- Family Support Worker
- School Support Officer (Disability)
What further education can I do after completing the course?
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support (not offered at AMES Australia); CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability (not offered at AMES Australia); Short Courses
Eligibility
Course duration
Course dates
Information sessions scheduled every Tuesday at 04:00 PM via Zoom.
Locations
Cost
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Please refer to the schedule of fees for more information here or contact AMES Australia to check your eligibility for a concession fee.
There may be extra charge of up to $200 learning materials, first aid certificate, police check & etc.
A fee concession to a student enrolled under the Asylum Seeker VET Program can then be granted in accordance with the Guidelines about Fees.
Course Eligibility
An intermediate level of English is required, however your English level will be assessed on application.
Skills First
One of the following should also apply:
- an Australian Citizen
- a Permanent Resident
- a holder of a permanent visa
- a New Zealand citizen
Individuals who are eligible to participate in the Asylum Seeker VET Program.
How to Enrol
Enquire now to find out:
- your eligibility
- cost
- arrange a time to have your English level assessed
The course will be run subject to enrolment numbers.