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.
Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Individual Support.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation as outlined below.
Packaging for each specialisation:
All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
All Group A and all Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability).
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
52 WEEKS
face to face /online/ self-paced
Aged Care Worker: Assist elderly individuals with daily living, hygiene, and mobility in residential or home settings.
Disability Support Worker: Help people living with disabilities achieve independence and participate in their community.
Personal Care Assistant (PCA): Provide one-on-one care, including meal preparation and personal hygiene, in healthcare environments.
Home Care Worker: Support clients within their own homes to help them maintain independence and comfort.
Aged Care & Residential Services: Providing support in nursing homes and retirement villages.
Disability Support (NDIS): Working under the National Disability Insurance Scheme to provide specialized community care.
Community & Social Assistance: Offering respite care and social support through government and non-government agencies.
Starting Salary: Approximately $62,000 – $77,500 AUD for full-time Level 2 (qualified) support roles in 2026.
Next Step: Upgrade to a Certificate IV in Ageing Support or Disability to move into team leader or coordinator roles.
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