Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community)

Study Method:   Online
Highest Level of Education:   Certificate III
Recognition:   Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Course Code:   CHC33015
Course Provider:   Kirana Colleges
Start Date:  Enrol anytime
RTO Code:  91428
Course Features: 
  • Access to MyKirana – Kirana Colleges virtual campus
  • Work Placement Assistance – team dedicated to assisting with work placement during your course which may, in turn, to lead to future job prospects
  • Welcome placement & job ready packs to assist with work placement
  • 24-7 access to the Student Assistance Program (counselling support & advice, delivered by Access EAP)
  • Kirana provides both telephone and face to face support
  • Student support services, where students can receive support or assistance in the use of MyKirana or other administrative enquiries
  • Access to leading industry trainers and assessors who care about how you progress in the course
  • Flexible learning options: online or blended
  • Our online learning is interactive and encourages collaboration for when you want to be inspired by like-minded students and teachers
  • Access to leading industry trainers and assessors who care about how you progress in the course

Course Overview

The aged and home care sector is one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing service industries. In 2015, 130,200 persons were employed as Nursing Support and Personal Care workers and it estimated that up to another 250,200 more workers will be required by 2020. Australia is experiencing a demographic change due to our ever growing ageing population. Projections suggest that Australia’s population aged 65 yrs and older will account for 18.85% of the population in 2031.

This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing. With industry moving to follow individualised plans to provide a person-centred approach, you will learn how to tailor support, how to empower and communicate with clients, safe work practices and about the human body and supporting its healthy functioning

Career Outcomes

  • Care Worker
  • Community Care Worker
  • Home Care Assistant
  • Residential Care Worker
  • Residential Support Worker
  • Respite Care Worker
  • Community House Worker
  • Transport Support Worker
  • Family Support Worker

Duration and Study Load:

12 months.

Entry Requirements:

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however students will need to obtain A Working with Children Check and a National Police – both we will assist with.

About course Provider:

At Kirana Colleges we believe you can change the world by starting with yourself.

Vocational education plays a critical role in creating a strong and healthy economy by equipping people with the skills they need to succeed. Kirana Colleges provides work-ready courses and qualifications that help build Australia’s economy and help graduates reach their potential by equipping them with the skills and ‘can do’ attitude employers are looking for.

Kirana Colleges nurtures people to reach their potential and create positive change in individuals, which leads to a better society in which to live and work. We’re focused on delivering the training outcomes our students and business need to thrive.

Kirana Colleges is a subsidiary brand of Kirana Education Group
Collaboration Learning Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 52247) Maxis Solutions Pty Ltd (RTO 91428)