52 weeks (including term breaks, holidays, pre-training, and completion activities)
Face to Face, instructor-led.
Care worker or assistant Nursing Assistant Residential Support Worker Home care assistant Personal care assistant Community Worker In-Home Respite Worker
January | April | July | October
Tuition fee: $8,000 Material fee: $ 1,000
Campus: Level 4, 251 Adelaide Terrace Perth WA 6000 Australia
The Certificate III in Individual Support is a nationally recognized qualification designed for those passionate about providing quality care and support to individuals in need. This course equips students with the essential skills and knowledge to assist elderly people, individuals with disabilities, or those requiring personal care, while promoting independence and well-being. With practical hands-on training and industry placements, graduates are prepared for rewarding careers in aged care, disability support, and community services.
CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support Core |
CHCCCS040 | Support independence and well being Core |
CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems Core |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services Core |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people Core Units of Competency |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically Core |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control Core |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client Core Care |
CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia Elective |
CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care Elective |
CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach Elective |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid Elective |
CHCDIS012 | Support community participation and social inclusion Elective |
CHCDIS020 | Work effectively in disability support Elective |
This qualification reflects the role of cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.
Completion of this qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.