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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

  • AQF Level

    3

  • Course Duration

    6 Months

  • Mode of Delivery

    Blended

  • Professsional Experience Placement (PEP)

    120 Hours

  • Campus Locations

    Melbourne, Perth, Sydney,Brisbane

  • Intakes

    Bi-monthly
Domestic Student

IHNA considers you a Domestic student if you are an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, a New Zealand citizen, a holder of a permanent humanitarian visa, or a temporary resident of Australia holding a valid visa of SC485 / SC482. Currently, enrolment for this course is limited to domestic students.

IHNA warmly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to study with us, fostering an inclusive and culturally sensitive learning environment.

Overview

This course 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 Certificate III in Individual Support provides individuals with the essential skills to support people in ageing and disability care. The course focuses on person-centred care, assisting clients with daily activities, and promoting independence and well-being. Graduates are equipped to work in roles such as Aged Care Worker or Disability Support Worker, providing high-quality care in residential, home, or community settings.

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May 2026 Intake

Admissions Open

Enrolments are open until 17th June 2026.

Date
06 July 2026
Date
07 September 2026
Date
02 November 2026
Date
11 January 2027

Blended

The course is provided through Blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 945 hours including theory, self-paced structured e-learning, simulation training and 120 hours of work-based training/ professional experience placement (PEP).

20 contact hours per week will be delivered through synchronised online learning which includes on-campus simulation based training / assessment.

Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do approximate 15 hours per week of unstructured self-learning.

The simulation training is for review of the learning activities, practicing communication, work-based skills, management skills and to undertake other assessments e.g. group presentation/individual presentation.

  • Care Assistant
  • Home Care Support worker
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Disability Support worker
  • Aged Care support Worker

15 units are required for the award of this qualification, including 9 core units and 6 elective units.

Core Units

  • CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
  • HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  • CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
  • CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
  • CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy body systems
  • CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
  • CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
  • CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  • HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Electives

  • CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia
  • CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
  • CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach
  • CHCDIS011 – Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
  • CHCDIS012 – Support community participation and social inclusion
  • CHCDIS020 – Work effectively in disability support

Course Fees for Full-Fee Paying Students

Full Course Fee

$3,499

Pay Upfront

$2,499*

*$1,000 discount when you pay upfront.

No Funding Available
Status

Currently no funding available, please contact us for current fee options.

Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential component of some of the units of this qualification. IHNA Guarantees Professional Experience Placement for all its student studying Certificate III in Individual Support. Students will commence the 120 hours of placement (PEP) upon completing all theory assessments including simulation-based assessments (SBA). During the PEP, students will apply the required essential knowledge and skills to demonstrate competency for each unit of this qualification.

Each student will work in pairs with a buddy staff member under the supervision of the workplace supervisor at the PEP facility.

An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s progress during the PEP. All PEPs are arranged by IHNA. Students may arrange PEP by themselves if preferred, as agreed with and in consultation with, the course coordinator.

Note: Where a student breaches the PEP requirements as stated in the Entry Requirements, they could be excluded from their PEP. IHNA will not be responsible for any such exclusion.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, applicants should demonstrate the ability to perform tasks as required by the industry.

IHNA Admission Requirements
Core
  • Age: 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement*.
  • Education: Successful completion of an Australian Year 10 course or equivalent.
  • Mature Age Students (22+): May be considered without minimum education requirements; reviewed individually.
LLND
Required

All students must complete IHNA’s LLND test and are encouraged to have basic computer skills.

PEP Requirements
Checks
  • Satisfactory National Police Clearance (NCC) or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate.
  • Required immunisation.
  • Working with Children Check (WWCC).
  • A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.

IHNA assessments include:

  • Theory Assessment (TA)
  • Simulation-based Assessment (SBA)
  • Professional Experience Placement (PEP)

RPL

Students will be offered opportunities to seek recognition of prior learning (RPL) in accordance with IHNA’s RPL policy and procedures. RPL decisions are based on evidence of a student’s previous skills, experience and learning, whether formal, informal or non-formal. IHNA makes these decisions using its assessment system and records them clearly and fairly to ensure consistency for all VET students, while keeping the training quality and standards intact.

Credit Transfer

IHNA grants Credit Transfer for units of competency previously completed at IHNA or other RTOs, provided the units are deemed equivalent to those in the current qualification. Students are informed of their right to apply for CT at multiple stages, including during the Pre-Training Review, admission process and on orientation day.

Application Process

Step 1 – Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now” on the top right corner of the course page.

Step 2 – Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant.

Step 3 – Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you will be offered a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.

Step 4 – Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more.

Step 5 – Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a confirmation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.

Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.

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  • Phone outside Australia: +61 3 9455 4462
  • Email: enquiry@ihna.edu.au

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