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Caring in the home and community
When you complete the Certificate III in Individual Support you'll be on your way to a career as an aged care assistant.
This course specialises in providing home and community support services and also supports relationships with carers and families.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the aged care industry, caring for the elderly, enabling them to maintain independence, understanding and supporting people with dementia, safety procedures, ethical behaviour, infection control, working with cultural diversity, and workplace health and safety.
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Entrance Requirements
Work placement
Job opportunities
Study pathway
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
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| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
Student must be over 18 years of age. Industry generally does not provide work placements for students under 18, therefore they are unable to complete the qualification.
Work placement is a requirement for this course
This course has a mandatory work placement component that all students must complete. South Metropolitan TAFE will assist students in finding a suitable work placement by working with our industry partners. Please be aware that industries and employers have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic which has meant that some work placements have been cancelled, put on hold or student places significantly reduced. While every effort is being made to work with our industry partners to secure work placements during this unprecedented time, there may be delays in students being placed. As a result of these delays some students may take longer than the expected time to complete their course. Lecturing staff will keep all students up to date, and will inform students if this may affect them and cause a delay in finishing their course.
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Work placement is mandatory for completion of this course. You will need to arrange a suitable work placement within industry which will involve your attendance at a workplace.
To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
This course may be offered with a blended, flexible delivery model to enable social distancing measures to be undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach may include a mix of online and classroom based delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements. Lecturers will provide any specific instructions if your training delivery style needs to change.
Semester 1
Mandurah - Full Time-ClassroomOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 1 |
| Where | Mandurah |
| How |
Full Time |
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 1 |
| Where | Rockingham |
| How |
Full Time |
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 1 |
| Where | Thornlie |
| How |
Full Time |
Semester 2
Mandurah - Full Time-ClassroomOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 2 |
| Where | Mandurah |
| How |
Full Time |
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 2 |
| Where | Rockingham |
| How |
Full Time |
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 2 |
| Where | Thornlie |
| How |
Full Time |