Certificate III in Individual Support (Home & Community)
The aged and home care sector is one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing service industries.
Course Summary
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.
This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing. With industry moving to follow individualised plans to provide a person-centred approach, you will learn how to tailor support, how to empower and communicate with clients, safe work practices and about the human body and supporting its healthy functioning.
This course is the first step in gaining the knowledge and practical experience to work in this rapidly growing industry. You will be given a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support. The practical work placement aspect of this course will give you the hands-on experience that you need to step directly into your new role.
Details
Study Mode
Full Time
Part Time
Full Time
Part Time
Delivery
Face to Face
Face to Face
College
Kirana Colleges
Kirana Colleges
Duration
12 months
12 months
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Nationally Recognised Training
Level of Qualification
Certificate III
Certificate III
Start Date
Start of Year
Start of Year
Payment Options
Upfront
Pay in Installments
Funding Available
Upfront
Pay in Installments
Funding Available
Campus Location
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Pricing
The college will be able to advise you regarding pricing and possible fee subsidies. Hit the apply now button below to find out more!
Eligible students may be able to take advantage of government funding.
The college will be able to advise you regarding pricing and possible fee subsidies. Hit the apply now button below to find out more!
Eligible students may be able to take advantage of government funding.
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
Some example subjects in this course include;
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Recognise healthy body systems
Communicate and work in health or community services
Work with diverse people
Work legally and ethically
Provide individualised support
Support independence and wellbeing
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Job Outcomes
Care Worker, Community Care Worker, Community House Worker, Family Support Worker, Home Care Assistant, Residential Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Respite Care Worker, Transport Support Worker
Salaries
The average salary from job outcomes from this course is approximately $1,246
Industries
The top industries employing people with qualifications in this course are Health Care & Social Assistance, Public Administration & Safety and Administrative & Support Services.