National College Australia

CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Disability services provide care and support to people with physical or intellectual disabilities, as well as their family and carers. Services are designed to improve the health, wellbeing and independence of people with a disability as well as help them develop life skills and participate in social activities.

It can be a very rewarding career with multiple pathways available in the much broader spectrum of community services.

This course is designed for workers in the community and / or residential setting who provide individualised support to people who need support due to ageing, disability and other reasons.

You'll get to learn all aspects of a carer's role including following an individualised plan to undertake daily personal care tasks to support people with a disability.

Duration: Maximum of 12 months

Delivery mode

National College Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.

Work Placement

120 hours

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $1,399 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire with National College Australia.
Study mode Online
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $1,399 $0

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) will prepare you for the following roles.

Residential Care Worker

Residential Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care facilities, and group homes. They provide ch...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Community Care Worker

Community Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care and group homes. They provide children and adu...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Home Care Assistance Worker

Home Care Assistance Workers provide personal care services to elderly, disabled, and vulnerable people in their own homes. The focus of your job r...

Avg yearly income $54,600
Entry barriers Low

Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Workers help those in need live their everyday lives. This hands-on assistance can take many forms, as these professionals aid a...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Home Carer

A Home Carer provides support to people with additional needs in their own home. You might work with elderly people or people with a disability. Ho...

Avg yearly income $61,880
Entry barriers Low

Disability Service Officer

The duties of a Disability Service Officer are similar to, and can sometimes overlap with, those of a disability support worker. The main differenc...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

NDIS Worker

An NDIS Worker supports individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and enhance their independence. You might work in clients’ homes, comm...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

About National College Australia

National College Australia was established in 2003 by KinCare, a leading provider of aged care services in Australia. KinCare was founded by a registered nurse who is passionate about helping others and believes that education is the key to improving communities and making a difference. These values remain an important part of who we are today.

Operating since 2004
Legal name National College Australia Pty Ltd
RTO code 91000