Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Outline

The aged and home care sector is one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing service industries. In 2015, 130,200 persons were employed as Nursing Support and Personal Care workers and it estimated that up to another 250,200 more workers will be required by 2020. Australia is experiencing a demographic change due to our ever growing ageing population. Projections suggest that Australia’s population aged 65 yrs and older will account for 18.85% of the population in 2031.

If you have a passion for helping those most in need, studying a Certificate 3 in Individual Support Ageing is one way you can utilise your knowledge for the benefit of others. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Give back to your community now and experience one of the most fulfilling careers with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).

After achieving this qualification, students may undertake:

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Details

Essential Entry Requirements

High School

Course Admission Requirements

It is preferred that the students have obtained a minimum of an Australian Senior Secondary School Certificate or equivalent.

Students are required to pass a Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check (including Police Clearance) in the state or territory that they are working in prior to commencing work placement.

The college also has a student selection process in place that is designed to ensure that you are enrolled in the qualification that best meets your needs.

Course Subjects

Subjects in this course include:

Recognise healthy body systems

Work with diverse people

Provide individualised support

Meet personal support needs

Facilitate the empowerment of older people

Job Outcomes

Accommodation Support Worker, Aged Care Activity Worker, Analyst, Assistant Hostel Supervisor, Behavioural Support Officer, Care Supervisor, Care Team Leader, Care Worker, Case Manager, Centre manager (children’s services), Childhood Education Manager, Children’s service director/manager, Client Assistant, Community Care Worker, Community House Worker, Community Program Coordinator, Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker, Coordinator of Volunteers (Services to older people), Customer Service Representative, Day Activity Worker, Disability Support Worker, Disability Team Leader, Educational Support Leader, Educational Support Officer, Family Support Worker, Frontline Sales Assistant, Group, team coordinator, leader (children’s services), Home Care Assistant, Integration Aid, Job Coordinator, Local Area Coordinator, Mental Health Intake Officer, Mental Health Outreach Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, NDIS Support Worker, Nominated Supervisor, Office Administrator, Personal Assistant, Personal Care Assistant, Personal Care Giver, Personal Care Worker, Plant Operator, Process Operator, Program Coordinator, Program leader (children’s services), Project Officer, Residential Aide, Residential Care Officer, Residential Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Respite Care Worker, Retail Supervisor, Senior Sales Assistant, Shop Assistant, Storage Facility Worker, Support Worker, Team Leader, Transport Support Worker, Warehouse Worker

Salaries

The average salary from job outcomes from this course is approximately $1,246

Industries

Some industries this course offers jobs in include; Public Administration & Safety, Healthcare and Social Assistance & Services