How to Become An Accommodation Support Worker

No experience necessary, this CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), offered by Open Colleges in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (RTO: 90197), is designed for the complete beginner who’s passionate and curious about a career in disability support services.

The course is designed to get you job-ready, providing you with the skills and training you need to step directly into a support role when you finish. You’ll learn how to empower people with disability, support independence and wellbeing, promote social inclusion and make a positive impact in the lives of your clients.

Develop all the skills you need to succeed. You’ll be equipped with knowledge of how to work in legal and ethical way, communicate with clients and health professionals, follow safe work practices and work with diverse people.

Practical Component

This course includes 160 hours of work placement, giving you practical experience in a real clinical setting while you study. 

This Certificate III will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrollment with Open Colleges.

Help make the later years of someone’s life more comfortable, enjoyable and engaging. Learn how to care for older adults with the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) from Nepean Industry Edge Training (NIET).

With onsite training at aged care facilities, this qualification will equip you with in-demand skills and provides an in-depth look at the behind the scenes of working in the aged care or disability industries.

Topics you’ll study range from how to follow individualised care and support plans for older patients, dementia and palliative care, to independence and wellbeing and understanding the legal and ethical responsibilities of aged care and disability support work. Plus get hands-on experience and develop your skills in the workplace with 120 hours of practical placement. 

Aged Care & Disability Support are diverse branches of health care and this qualification can open up many career opportunities in these sectors where demand is rapidly rising due to Australia’s ageing population. Enquire today to get started sooner. 

Potential students must commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week of study and attend onsite at NIET’s Frankston campus or via flexible delivery.

Government funding available: this course is subsidised through Victorian Government’s Skills First program, and eligible students can have a large portion of their fees covered through the program. Please enquire to see if you qualify.

Working with seniors to improve and support their wellbeing, mobility and independence is your chance to make a real difference in someone’s life. 

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015) and Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415) from Nepean Industry Edge Training is a dual qualification that sets you up with two highly regarded qualifications in the aged care industry. 

Physical activity is vital for quality of life and wellbeing for seniors. In the Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415) you’ll learn the interpersonal and planning skills needed to design programs, run activities and use lifestyle and leisure opportunities for seniors. 

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015) covers topics including coordination of aged care services to legal and ethical compliance to equip you with the skills for caregiver roles in both community and home environments.

Both courses include hands-on experience with up to 240 hours of practical placement, so you’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills of what it will take to have a rewarding career in the booming sector of aged care. There is no online-only version of this course.

Please note, students may choose to enrol in one course and graduate with a single qualification. 

Government funding available: this course is subsidised through Victorian Government’s Skills First program, and eligible students can have a large portion of their fees covered through the program. Please enquire to see if you qualify.

Go from beginner to professional community services worker with the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), offered by Open Colleges in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (RTO: 90197). 

The course is designed to get you job-ready, providing you with the skills and training you need to step directly into a support role when you finish. You’ll learn how to facilitate the empowerment of older people; work with diverse people; the legal and ethical requirements for working in a care role; implement behaviour support strategies, plus much more. 

Practical component

While this course is offered 100% online, you’ll also be required to undertake at least 160 hours of work placement to put your learning into practice and gain industry exposure.

This Certificate III will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.

Please note – this course is available to Western Australian residents only.

If you have a passion for contributing to your community by assisting people who need help, well developed communication skills and a strong sense of empathy, then this CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification from Industry Skills Training could be a great first step towards a rewarding career in individual care.

With an ageing population, the demand for skilled individual care staff is on the rise in Australia, and this course is specifically designed for people looking to excel in the fields such as caring for the aged, people living with disability and people requiring social support.

By teaching you crucial skills in the field such as how to use communication to build relationships, how to communicate and work in health and community services, how to support clients’ independence and well-being, how to support people living with dementia and how to manage legal and ethical compliance, this course will equip you with all the tools you need to become an excellent performer in provision of individual-based services in a myriad of government, not-for-profit and private community care organisations.

This qualification has a minimum work placement component of 120 hours.

Note: This course is available through the Jobs & Skills Work Readiness: Free in ’23 (extended into ’24) programs and a government-funded 100% discount is available for eligible students. Enquire now to find out if you qualify. This course is NOT available to people on 500 or 600 visas.

 

If you have a passion for compassionate care and aspire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities, then the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) offered by Insight Training is an ideal pathway for you.

In Australia, where the demand for skilled Disability Support professionals is increasing due to demographic shifts, this qualification emerges as a timely opportunity for those seeking a fulfilling and stable career. This course equips you with essential skills, including effective communication in health or community services, empowerment of people with disabilities, mental health issues and chronic disease. Upon completion, you will be thoroughly prepared and certified to excel in various individual and community support roles within the Disability sector.

The program includes a vital 120-hour practical work component in an approved service facility, offering you a chance to apply your skills in a real-world setting and gain invaluable industry experience. Insight Training supports students in securing suitable placements for this segment.

You have the flexibility to choose between in-classroom learning at Insight Training’s campuses or a do blended study. Both options incorporate the essential practical work experience component, ensuring a comprehensive learning journey.

This CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is available in Perth and regional WA. It is government-funded through the Jobs and Skills WA program, which applies to eligible WA residents, and is also covered by the WA Government and Commonwealth’s “Free in ’23 – extended into ’24” program, where students who qualify can enrol in eligible courses at no cost. Enquire today to see if you qualify!

This course uses the following delivery methods, please take this into account when assessing course suitability:

• On Campus / Classroom – you will need to attend daytime classes at one of Insight Training’s campuses at Morley, Rockingham or Joondalup in order to complete this course. This study mode is government funded.

After achieving this qualification, students may undertake the CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability.

Please Note: This course is NOT available to people on a 500 or 600 visa.