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9 months
Face-to-face, through a combination of tutorials, workshops, and practical training in a simulated environment.
On-campus
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
399 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
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
Work legally and ethically
Work with diverse people
Support independence and wellbeing
Provide individualised support
Recognise healthy body systems
Communicate and work in health or community services
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
Work Effectively in the aged care
Elective unit
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Elective unit
Provide support to people living with dementia
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 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) includes 120 hours of work placement at a registered aged care facility. Work placement is organised for you at one of Academia's industry partners, and Academia is currently partnered with more than 20 Aged Care facilities in Melbourne.
The Certificate III in Individual Support is delivered face-to-face, through a combination of tutorials, workshops, and practical training in Academia's simulated environment by highly qualified training staff. You will be assessed through written tests, assignments, and work placements. Excursions to facilities, trainer demonstrations on specific concepts, and guest speakers will also enhance the learning experience.
Graduates can work as a Personal Care Assistant, Community Support Worker, or Respite Care Worker. The aged care industry is booming, with the population aged 75+ expected to rise by 4 million by 2060, accounting for 14% of all Australians — an 8% increase from 2012.
The course is delivered at Academia's Melbourne Campus located at 399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. The CRICOS code for this course is 112689H, and it is registered on CRICOS for a duration of 26 weeks, including tuition and course breaks.
Yes, work placement can improve your job opportunities and prospects, and may even lead to a job offer from your placement facility. Work placement makes you an attractive, well-rounded candidate for job opportunities, as employers look for candidates with both theoretical and practical learning experience.
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Step 03
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