Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)

The nationally accredited Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) is your starting point for a rewarding career as an aged care worker. With an ageing population, you will be in demand in this high growth industry, caring for elderly people in both residential, home and community care settings.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through theory and practical course work you will learn how to:

• Provide individualised support to clients
• Empower clients to reach their independence goals
• Work with a range of diverse clients, including people with dementia
• Provide information and advice to clients on their oral health
• Provide person-centred support
• Use discretion and judgement in a variety of settings

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop the qualities needed to get ahead in this field:

• Collaboration
• A focus on client service
• Problem solving skills
• Communication excellence

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Complete this course and gain:

• A nationally recognised industry qualification
• A First Aid certificate
• Experience providing care in residential and home and community care settings

Career opportunities:

• Aged care worker
• Aged care support worker
• Care assistant

GROW YOUR CAREER

Train your way to more senior roles:

• Certificate IV Ageing Support
• Diploma of Nursing

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

• Bachelor of Community Services with TAFE NSW Degrees
• Bachelor of Nursing

INDUSTRY DEMAND

The NSW Skills List identifies that there a skills shortage for aged care workers across NSW. With an ageing population, there is high demand for qualified aged care workers. According to Job Outlook, the number of people working as aged care workers is forecast to grow significantly in the coming years.