Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

The nationally accredited Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) will give you the skills for a rewarding career as a disability support worker in a skills shortage area. Learn how to provide individualised support to help your clients reach their full potential, engage with their community and pursue their personal goals.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through theory and practice you will learn to:

• Provide individualised support to meet personal care needs
• Provide help with domestic duties
• Help clients navigate the NDIS landscape and gain access to other services
• Empower clients to reach their independence and social inclusion goals
• Use discretion and judgement in a variety of circumstances
• Work with a range of diverse clients using a strengths based approach

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop the qualities to get ahead in this field:

• Collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Great spoken and written communication

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Complete this course and gain:

• A nationally recognised industry qualification
• First Aid certificate

Career opportunities include:

• Disability support worker
• Residential support worker
• Disability school support officer
• Disability service officer

GROW YOUR CAREER

Continue your studies in Disability with:

• Certificate IV Disability

Boost your education with a degree after completing your Certificate IV:

• Bachelor of Community Services with TAFE NSW Degrees
• Graduate Certificate in Disability Practice
• Graduate Diploma in Disability Practice

INDUSTRY DEMAND

The NSW Skills List identifies that there is a skills shortage for disability workers across NSW. The disability sector is a dynamic and rapidly growing industry with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) being a key driver. Demand for skilled workers is expected to continue well into the future.