
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)
- This Fee-for-Service program is not available for Government funding
- Only Australian citizens or residents are eligible to apply for this course. We are not CRICOS registered and are unable to accept enrolments from International Student Visa holders (Subclass 500)
Course Information
If you have a passion for helping those most in need, this qualification is one way you can utilise your knowledge for the benefit of others.
The Aged Care and Disability sector is one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing service industries. In 2021, 266,900 persons were employed in the Aged Care and Disability sector, and it is estimated to grow to 341,800 by 2026.
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.
- This qualification has a maximum duration of 12 months, with the ability to complete in less than the allocated time
Subjects
A total of 15 units are required to complete this qualification; nine (9) core and six (6) elective units.
Payment Option
Career Pathway
- Aged Care Support Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- Personal Care Attendant/ Assistant
- Personal Care Worker
- Personal Carer
- Home Care Worker
- Nursing Assistant/ Assistant in Nursing
Course Features
- Access to Canvas – Kirana Colleges virtual campus
- Work Placement Assistance – team dedicated to assisting with work placement during your course which may, in turn, to lead to future job prospects
- Welcome placement & job ready packs to assist with work placement
- 24-7 access to the Student Assistance Program (counselling support & advice, delivered by Access EAP)
- Kirana provides both telephone and face to face support
- Student support services, where students can receive support or assistance in the use of Canvas or other administrative enquiries
- Access to leading industry trainers and assessors who care about how you progress in the course
- Flexible learning options: online or blended
- Our online learning is interactive and encourages collaboration for when you want to be inspired by like-minded students and teachers
Professional Recognition

Eligibility
There are no education entry requirements for this qualification. Student’s must be above the age of 17 to enrol and 18 years of age to complete work placement and complete this qualification. Students under the age of 18 will require a parent or guardians’ permission to enrol.
Students will need to obtain a National Police Check, Working With Children Check and an NDIS Worker Check – which we will assist with.
Work Placement
- 120 hours minimum
Curriculum
Students are provided with the following:
During program
- Training plan
- Learning material’s
- Access to Master Classes
- Qualified Teachers with extensive industry experience
- Optional additional support sessions
- Targeted assessment tools
- Student Assistance Program (counselling sessions)
Post program
- Certificate and Transcript (if course is completed)
- Statement of Attainment (if student is found competent in at least 1 Unit of Competency)
Testimonials
Pathways
After achieving this qualification, you may undertake:
- CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services
- CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability
- Other certificate IV qualifications in community services
This qualification is also a great stepping stone into further studies such as the:
- HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
- CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
- BA Bachelor of Nursing
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