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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)

Study Method Online
Provider MCIE
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
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  • THIS IS NOT A FREE COURSE. It does not attract government funding. This course is not funded under Skills First, VET Student Loans, VET FEE-HELP, or any other government funding programme. All fees are paid directly by the student.

Course overview

Join the booming Aged Care Industry in Australia with an Aged Care Qualification. Working in the aged care sector is a fulfilling and rewarding career. The aged care sector is one of Australia’s fastest growing industries, with significant demand for skilled workers in the years ahead. So, if you have ever considered working as a carer for some of Australia’s most vulnerable citizens, it may be time to act.

Our aged care training has been developed in consultation with the community services industry to ensure graduates are equipped with the necessary skills to build a rewarding career.

Our graduates have gone on to work across aged care and community services settings throughout Australia.

Job outcomes depend on individual circumstances, relevant experience, employer requirements and successful course completion.

Job outcomes

  • Accommodation support worker
  • Care worker
  • In-home respite worker
  • Community care worker
  • Personal care assistant
  • Support worker

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What you'll learn

  • Personal care

  • Hygiene support

  • Safe food handling

  • Communication in aged care settings

  • Reporting & Documentation

  • Mobility assistance

  • Legal & Ethical obligations in care

Recognitions

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • 9 months
  • 120 hours work placement

Delivery

This is an online blended course. All theory, readings and assessments are completed online at your own pace through MCIE’s learning management system. Mandatory work placement is completed separately in an approved workplace setting.

Entry requirements

  • National Police Check
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Statutory Declaration
  • Pre-training review process to determine if you are suitable for this course

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Course features

  • Flexible online delivery

  • Nationally recognised qualification

  • Strong industry demand

  • Work placement included

  • Flexible payment options

Work placement

A minimum of 120 hours Work Placement must be undertaken.

Recognition of prior learning

RPL and Credit Transfer are available.

Assessment

Written, simulated and workplace based practical observations.

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Employment Snapshot

  • Location: Aged and Disabled Carers work in many regions of Australia.
  • Industries: Most work in Health Care and Social Assistance; Public Administration and Safety; and Administrative and Support Services.
  • Earnings: Full-time workers on an adult wage earn around $1,265 per week (below the average of $1,460). Salaries tend to be lower when starting and higher as experience grows.
  • Full-time: Less than half work full-time (33%, less than the average of 66%), showing there are many opportunities to work part-time.
  • Hours: Full-time workers spend around 43 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours).
  • Age: The average age is 47 years (compared to the average of 40 years). Many workers are 45 years or older (56%).
  • Gender: 80% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).

Subjects

Core Units
CHCCCS015Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023Support independence and well being
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems

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Payment options

This is a fee-for-service course. All course fees are paid by the student. The following payment options are available to help you manage the cost of your study.

Weekly Payment Plan

  • Spread your tuition fee over 40 weekly installments.

Monthly Payment Plan

  • A more manageable structure, details available upon inquiry, typically aligning with the weekly plan’s structure.

  • Contact MCIE’s enrolment team for exact figures.

Upfront Saver

  • Pay the full tuition in one go and receive up to a 45 % discount.

Pay-as-You-Go Plan

  • Pay in installments with a flat 10 % discount—ideal if you prefer spreading payments without prepaying in full.

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About MCIE

MCIE is a leading provider of outcomes-focused quality vocational education and training programs. Our courses are founded on the desire to provide practical education leading to real job outcomes matching industry needs.

We have supported thousands of students on their career journeys and are proud of the outcomes our graduates achieve. We care about your needs, your aspirations and your outcomes and we work with you to remove the barriers to entry to your chosen career. Our outcomes-based training has helped us build an enviable reputation as a leading provider of quality vocational education in Victoria. Our focus is on competency-based practical education leading to real job outcomes and meeting the needs of industry and the community.

Legal Entity: Melbourne City Institute of Education Pty. Ltd. as Trustee for MCIE Unit Trust (RTO 22172).

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