Individual Support (Disability)
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) course at Australian Professional Skills Institute provides the required training to work in a community and/or residential workplace, offering support to people with disabilities. The growing disability sector is a valuable and fulfilling industry and offers a range of career paths.
This Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) course is delivered via face to face training in a classroom environment with simulated practical tasks carried our practical room, followed by 160 hours of workplace training arranged by Australian Professional Skills Institute.
Students can also acquire a dual qualification – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) by taking the following extra units:
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families |
| CHCHCS001 | Provide home and community support services |
| CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
Entry Requirements
- Minimum 20 years of age (for international students only)
- Completion of Year 10 or high school or equivalent
- Have a minimum English proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Note: this course is available to only International student studying a concurrent/secondary course on student visa
Career Opportunities
| Assistant in Nursing | Community Support Worker |
| Personal Care Assistant | Personal Care Giver |
| Personal Care Worker | Home Care Assistant |
| Nursing Assistant | Community Care Worker |
| Disability Service Officer (in some jurisdictions) | Care Assistant |
| Care Service Employee | Community House Worker |
| Field Officer | Carer |
Study Subjects
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |