VET

Certificate III in Individual Support

Sterling International Training and Education Pty Ltd

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require su

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Senior Personal Care AssistantCare assistantAccommodation Support Worker

Duration

1 year (53 weeks)

Fees

AU$ 12,850 Annually

Salary

Strong earning potential

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have 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 skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Career Outcomes

Senior Personal Care Assistant

Senior Personal Care Assistants provide household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship, either in the home or within a residential facility, for people who are aged or those who have a disability.

Care assistant

Workers provide a range of individualised person-centred personal support services to individuals requiring assistance due to age or disability.

Accommodation Support Worker

Accommodation Support Workers help the aged, people with a disability or young clients to find short or long term accommodation.

Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Workers work in residential and non-residential facilities under direct supervision, carrying out activities related to the maintenance of a child or young person at risk. They develop and implement programs aimed at helping young people achieve their goals and enhance their participation in the community.

Community Access Coordinator

Community Access Coordinators support people who are aged and those who have a disability, by helping them to access recreational activities in the community.

Community care worker

Workers provide a range of individualised person-centred support services to individuals or families. Workers carry out support with an orientation toward any of the following: mental health, homelessness, aged care, disabilities, youth work, victims of domestic violence or child protection.

Community House Worker

Community House Workers, under general supervision, provide direct care to clients in areas of daily living, and support the health and wellbeing of these clients within a community housing environment.

Residential Care Worker

Residential Care Workers provide care and supervision, in group housing or government institutions, for people who are aged or who have a disability.

Food Services Deliverer

Food Services Deliverers help in the preparation of meals and other general kitchen duties in residential care homes. This includes cleaning and washing dishes.

Transport Support Worker

Transport Support Workers help clients who are young, aged, or have a disability by providing them with transportation to their appointments.

In Home Respite Worker

In Home Respite Workers provide quality respite care and support to the families or carers of people who are aged or those who have a disability. Respite care can be within the client's home or at a centre based facility.

Disability Service Officer

Disability Service Officers provide personal care and practical support to people with a disability and to their families. They participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of disability programs.

Care Worker

Care Workers provide a range of services including domestic assistance and social support, client monitoring, personal care and respite care. Those with higher qualifications will undertake a first line management role.

Client Assistant

Client Assistants provide support services, either in the community or in residential facilities, to clients who are aged or those who have a disability.

School Support Officer (Disability)

School Support Officers (Disability) provide assistance to children who have disabilities within the school environment.

Family Support Worker

Family Support Workers provide assistance through a range of community-based programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of families.

Care Service Employee

Care Service Employees in residential facilities assist and support the recreation activities staff in co-ordinating programs that enable residents to engage in meaningful activities.

Planned activity assistant

Planned activity assistant will design, plan and facilitate a range of social or leisure activities to help people stay active, interact with others and improve wellbeing and client outcomes.

Residential aide

Workers provide a range of individualised person-centred personal support services to individuals requiring assistance in their own homes due to age or disability.

Field Officer (Community Services)

Field Officers in Community Services assist with the delivery of aged care and disability services by conducting interviews with clients and assessing their needs.

Nurse’s Aide

Nurse's Aides help acute care nursing staff in hospitals and other health care establishments with non-medical duties including housekeeping, patient and office support.

Home care assistant

Workers provide a range of individualised person-centred personal support services to individuals requiring assistance in their own homes due to age or disability.

CRICOS Details

Certificate III in Individual Support is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Sterling International Training and Education Pty Ltd in 090511 - Residential Client Care.

  • CRICOS course code: 116890H
  • Provider: Sterling International Training and Education Pty Ltd
  • Course level: Certificate III
  • Study level: VET
  • Field of education: 090511 - Residential Client Care
  • National qualification code: CHC33021
  • Dual qualification: No
  • Foundation studies: No
  • Work component: Yes
  • Work hours per week: 40.00
  • Work weeks: 5
  • Total work hours: 200
  • Course language: English
  • Duration: 1 year (53 weeks)
  • Locations: ROUSE HILL, NSW

This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.