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6 months (20 weeks)
Online: Students are provided with a training plan that sets out a course structure for students to follow at their own pace. Face-to-face: Students attend college as per the class timetable set out for the course.
Full-time / Part-time available for Domestic students
February | April | July | October
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission / NDIS Quality and Safeguards
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA / VETASSESS
Course Content
Provide individualised support
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
Support independence and wellbeing
Recognise healthy body systems
Communicate and work in health or community services
Work with diverse people
Work legally and ethically
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Provide support to people living with dementia
Elective unit
Work effectively in aged care
Elective unit
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Elective unit
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
Elective unit
Work effectively in disability support
Elective unit
Support community participation and social inclusion
Elective unit
Common Questions
The course has a 6 month duration (20 weeks) and part-time study is available for Domestic students.
The course fee is $5,990 for the Certificate III in Individual Support (Double specialisation in Ageing & Disability), plus a one-off non-refundable enrolment fee of $150.
Students undertaking the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) have a minimum of 120 hours of work placement over the duration of the course. Bedford supports students to source a course related work placement and works closely with reputable industry partners, giving students the opportunity to apply for a placement with one of their partners. Many students go on to secure employment offers upon graduation.
Assessment methods may include written questions, case studies/scenarios, practical demonstrations, and work placement observation.
Some graduates choose to undertake further study upon completion of their Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability). You may be interested in completing a Certificate IV in Ageing Support, which is available as an upgrade course.
Application
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
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