Course Overview

Are you compassionate and wanting to make a difference?

Our CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support is a course designed for those wanting to help care for vulnerable people that need assistance. To be an individual support worker, you should possess a sense of compassion and empathy with strong communication skills that will allow you to make that vital connection with those you will be taking care of.

Our individual Support course has been designed to suit the Ageing, Home and Community Care streams.

If you are looking for employment in a growing industry, then there is expected to be plenty of positions for a qualified personal care worker. With the Department of Social Services advising they expect Australia’s disability workforce to double by 2020 and the Productivity Commission stating aged care growth expected to increase from 366,000 to 980,000 workers by 2050, there is definite opportunity available to have a long lasting career in this field.

Career Outcomes

• Personal Care Assistant
• Home Carer
• Nursing Assistant
• Community Resident Support Worker

Duration and Study Load:

• 10 months (average)
• 23 face-to-face sessions, this can be classroom-based or via Zoom – 1 x 4-hour class per week
• 6 full-day practical skills classes
• 1 full-day First Aid training
• Assessments include written and oral questions; projects; and observations of skills
• Recommended 16 hours of self-paced learning per week
• 120 hours of work placement in an aged care facility

Entry Requirements:

• The ability to travel to and from placements – placement hours can be early starts
• Access to a computer or smart device and the internet to complete your studies
• Ability to obtain a police check prior to placement in an aged care facility
• The required Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills to complete a Certificate III level course. This will be assessed in your pre-training review during enrolment

About course Provider:

Melbourne College of Further Education (MCFE) is a small and trusted RTO with over 20 years’ experience in training, supporting and inspiring students to succeed in their chosen pathway. We believe in real skills for real jobs, we take the extra time to customise our course materials and create new and innovative ways of delivering course content.

As a Registered Training Organisation [RTO] qualifications completed with MCFE are recognised nationally. Qualifications achieved through the Australian VET system are also very highly regarded internationally. Our mission is to provide pathways into industry to contribute to a successful, skilled and innovative workforce.

MCFE offers high quality training both face to face and via a blended online model, offering students options to undertake our courses in a way that best suits their lifestyle.

Our trainers are dedicated and highly qualified with extensive practical industry experience and committed to providing quality outcomes to our students and ensuring that all training is both engaging and an enjoyable experience.

Our student support team are extremely passionate and committed to helping students succeed. They are always on hand to help with any questions and provide students with the support they may need to complete the course satisfactorily, especially if circumstances change.

Melbourne College of Further Education is a trading name of iAscend Polytechnic (RTO 21340)