Mint International College
Certificate III in Individual Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification pertains to individuals working in community, home, or residential care environments, where they operate under supervision and delegation as members of a multi-disciplinary team. They follow personalized plans to deliver person-centered support to individuals who may require assistance due to aging, disability, or other factors. They have a combination of factual, technical, and procedural knowledge, as well as a foundational understanding of the theoretical concepts and practices necessary for providing person-centered support.
Students are required to undertake 120 hours of work placement in order to successfully complete this course.
Delivery mode
Mint International College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
120 hours- 1/540 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, VIC
- 12 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000, SA
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Students entering this course at Mint International College must meet the following entry requirements:
Age Requirements
Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement.
Academic Requirements
To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed the equivalent of Australian Year 12.
English Language Requirements
To enter this qualification, applicants must also meet English Language Requirements – IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.0 or PTE Academic 52 or equivalent. English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Minimum five (5) years of study in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Britain, America, South America or Ireland.
- Completed In Australia a Substantial Component (At Least 50%) Of A Qualification At AQF Level 4 Or Higher in English.
- Successfully Completed in Australia Year 12 Of Secondary School In English.
- Completed a recognised ELICOS program and achieved an English Proficiency level of upper intermediate or equivalent.
Applicants without the documented evidence to demonstrate the required English language competence may undertake the Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test online to achieve a result of ACSF level 3 to meet Mint International College’s English Language entry requirement.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Material Fee: $500
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Individual Support will prepare you for the following roles.
NDIS Worker
An NDIS Worker supports individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and enhance their independence. You might work in clients’ homes, comm...
Aged Care Worker
Aged Care Workers assist the elderly at aged care facilities or in their own home. They help their clients prepare meals, go shopping, collect medi...
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...
Community Support Worker
Community Support Workers provide personal care services to the elderly, people with disabilities, or those experiencing mental health issues. They...
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...
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...
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...
Personal Carer
Personal Carers assist elderly, disabled and vulnerable people with basic home services like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, showering, dressi...
Support Worker
A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...
