Certificate III in
Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Full time: 6 - 9 months (minimum 2-3 days on campus) 

Your studies will include a minimum of 120 hours of practical placement in a residential care setting. 

• Aged Care Worker
• Home Care Assistant
• Community Care Worker
• Support Worker

You must:

• demonstrate a good level of English - reading, writing and verbal communication 
• provide evidence you have achieved level 3 in English, writing and numeracy on the language skills test
• have access to a computer 

Prior to practical placement you will be required to provide evidence of:

• a current National Police Check
• immunisation requirements: 'Category A' Health Care Worker
• NDIS screening check

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW - to assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment. A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

Successful completion will enable you to apply for further studies in related health courses including in Certificate IV in Disability, Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or the Diploma of Nursing.

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3

This training is provided with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.

Service & Amenity Fee may vary depending on course commencement and enrolment duration. Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2024 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

Completion of 15 units of competency (9 core and 6 electives). 

In addition, you must complete at least 120 hours of work placement which is organised by our Industry Engagement & Placement Coordinator. This requirement takes place upon completion of your coursework and completed compliance for placement.