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1.3 Years
Classroom based
Full time · 20 hours per week
January | April | July | October
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Level 2, 228–234 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, VIC 3175, Melbourne, Australia
53 Walker St, Dandenong, VIC 3175
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
Core unit
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
Core unit
Support independence and wellbeing
Core unit
Recognise healthy body systems
Core unit
Communicate and work in health or community services
Core unit
Work with diverse people
Core unit
Work legally and ethically
Core unit
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Core unit
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Core unit
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
Support community participation and social inclusion
Elective unit
Work effectively in disability support
Elective unit
Common Questions
The course runs for 65 weeks full time, which includes scheduled breaks. International students are required to attend classes for 20 hours per week.
Yes, work placement of at least 120 hours is mandatory. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. Practical training and assessment may be offered in a range of approved and accredited care facilities in Melbourne.
Applicants must be over 18 years of age, have completed Year 12 or equivalent, and meet the English language requirement of IELTS 6.0 or PTE 52 or equivalent.
The tuition fee for the Certificate III in Individual Support is $13,500. For non-tuition fees, students are referred to the Lawson College website at https://lawsoncollege.edu.au/non-tuition-fee.
Assessment methods may include written questions, case studies, role plays, projects, presentations, and workplace projects.
Application
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Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
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