Course Details
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements:
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
- This course is also offered as a traineeship for existing workers in the industry.
- Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
Enrolment requirements:
- A National Police Check (NPC)
- An NDIS worker check (NDISWC)
- Vaccinations which can include COVID and Influenza
- A working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test
Entry recommendations:
- A Passion for working with a diverse range of people
- The ability to multitask
- A reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out manual handling
- access to a computer and reliable internet connection is preferred. Support is provided at the college.
Important Information:
This course may potentially trigger emotional events and therefore requires consideration if this is the best for each individual.
Ready Health Nursing College is committed to each learners needs (Eg: NESB, Humanitarian visa holders with limited resources etc) and ensures the LLN test guides, the face to face in classroom and workplace experience at a suitable level for entry into the workforce.
Career Pathways:
Our graduates go onto roles like: aged care worker, home and community care worker, disability support worker, NDIS worker, residential support worker, disability school support officer, disability service officer and disability support coordinator.
Study Pathways
Take your study further with other courses in this field of study.
Previous study:
The certificate III in Individual Support(Ageing and Disability) does not have any pre-requisite courses
Further study:
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
- Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- Diploma in Nursing
Related Study:
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability
The certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) does not have any related courses.
Your Experience counts:
At Ready Health Nursing College, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning with any of our courses. If you are successful, you will get your qualifications faster.
Units taught in this course:
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency , including 9 core and 6 elective units.
Core Units:
- HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTWS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
- CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy Body Systems
- CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
- CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
- CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
Elective Units:
- CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
- CHCDIS011 – Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
- CHCDIS012 – Support community participation and social inclusion
- CHCDIS020 – Work efficiently in disability support
Ready Health Nursing College Services:
Ready Health Nursing College provides support services across both locations and online. Ready Health Nursing college can provide below supports
- Disability support service
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy(LLN)support
- Aboriginal support; Learner support (ABE)
- Careers, counselling and pathway service
- Team meetings extra support
- Student alumni – get social with our student community