In the Certificate III in Individual Support, you will be educated and trained to work in aged and disability care. Individual support workers are critical in meeting the demands of our growing elderly population. This certificate gives you enough training that it makes you a detail-oriented caregiver, who helps vulnerable populations maintain their independence and wellbeing.

The certificate III in Individual Support can help you boost your work opportunities by updating your knowledge and honing your skills. With this certificate, you can upskill, transfer to other jobs, and/or fill a vacancy in the community care sector.

Please see the list below for our eligibility requirements:

• The candidate must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Alternatively, the applicant must be able to work in Australia full-time.
• In addition, the applicant must have spent at least two years working in Australia. The prior experience should have been performed under supervision of a licensed professional.

The Certificate III in Individual Support is a course that teaches the theories, skills, and practises needed to start a satisfying career in community services. You will be educated and trained in order to build work practices that will improve client outcomes. This certification trains you as a support worker in a residential setting who can assist older people by providing individualised care and coming up with care plans for aged care and disability care institutions. These plans detail care information, protocol, and talk about the institutions’ strengths, challenges, and changes needed in their services. You can ensure that patients receive the right care.

People in aged and disability care are vulnerable populations and need to know that they are being looked after by someone who is qualified and skilled. When you have a licence or are registered, individuals requiring care and their families can trust you as a safe and reliable professional.

State regulations for registration and licensing differ. Community care licences may apply to different professions. In each state, they are regulated by an autonomous authority. To learn more about licences and their requirements, go to the website of the relevant regulatory body in your state.

Caring for the elderly can be a highly rewarding task and one your patients will really thank you for. If you’re looking to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives than the Certificate III in Individual Support is a qualification that will set you on the right path.

The Certificate III in Individual Support reflects the role of an individual who works in a residential facility under supervision, following clearly defined service plans and organisational guidelines. The worker will carry out activities to help clients maintain personal care, or activities involved in an aged care setting; perform activities applicable to an individualised plan. He or she has no responsibility for other workers, and will report directly to a supervisor.

• You will need to provide a range of evidence to assist your assessor to make a decision about your competence in aged care. The types of evidence you may be asked to provide can include:

  • ID
  • Resume
  • Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
  • Letter of Employment
  • Current employment contracts
  • Letters of reference.
  • Videos or photos of your work.
  • Evidence of overseas qualifications.
  • Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
  • Apprenticeship papers.
  • Career Development Programs 
  • Case Management Notes
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Behavioural Reports
  • Research Tools
  • Feedback Sheets
  • Safe Work Practice Forms
  • Individual Development Programs