Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Overview
Certificate iii in Individual Support disability provides an entry-level qualification to trainees with adept professional skills and other tools to start a career in the Disability Support Industry. Students shall be imparted a wide range of skills to improve their factual, procedural and technical knowledge.
Besides providing career growth, the Disability Individual Support Certification course program provides you with an actual work environment to boost your practical and judgmental skills on the go. The course focuses on providing a person-centric approach to the healthcare of disabled people. You gain important work skills which help in achieving greater levels of success in providing independence, self-reliance, and overall support to Disabled people.
Course Program
Domestic as well as International Students may be eligible to do this course.
- Provide individualised support.
- Support independence and well-being.
- Communicate and work in health or community services.
- Work with diverse people.
- Work legally and ethically.
- Recognise healthy body systems.
- Follow safe work practices for direct client care.
Elective Units: 6
- Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach.
- Following established person-centred behaviour supports.
- Support community participation and social inclusion.
- Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability.
- Provide First Aid.
- Comply with Infection Control.
Covering a broad spectrum of topics, the Disability Individual Support course program focuses on a complete end-to-end support and care for people with temporary and permanent illnesses.
As part of our holistic training program, we provide enrollees with in-depth knowledge pertaining to both curriculum and personal development skills such as:
- Providing Individualized support
- Overall Support Independence and Well-being of Disabled patients
- Proficient communication skills required in the Healthcare Industry for the Disabled
- Exploring work environments with people of various diversities while recognizing healthy body systems
- Following safety regulations and best practices to provide efficient client care and support
After completing this course,
- Students can opt for working as an Assistant Nurse, Home Care Assistant or Personal Care Worker for the disabled.
- Community House Worker.
- Serve as a Disability Service Officer (depends on other factors like area and jurisdiction).
These are the Eligibility factors for a Certificate III in Individual Support:
- Excellent communication skills with English as the primary language and have an IELTS score of 5.5 or pass an English Exam conducted by the institution(only for International students).
- Minimum of 16 years for Australian Students and 20 years for International Students with a minimum of 10-year schooling.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of internet searching.
- Currently have a National Police Clearance or apply for one to get a career in Disability Care.
The course duration for an Individual Support Certification in disability is 6 Months and it comprises both on-campus and online study modes for both Domestic Australian and Other International Students.
Why choose Individual Support course?
The number of elderly people in Australia has increased significantly in the last 10 years and has resulted in a greater demand for aged care workers. To become a care worker in Australia, one needs to be qualified and have a certificate III in Individual Support. The number is expected to be doubled in the next few years. An aged care field could be a great option for those who want to make their career in the healthcare sector.
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