The nationally recognised Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is the perfect starting point for a rewarding and fulfilling career in aged care.
Develop the core skills to work with older people in a range of care environments including; in home care and residential care. In these jobs, person-centred support is provided to older people meeting their individual needs. With no entry requirements or pre-requisites applicable to this course, there is no easier way to get started!
Duration of course
Flexible duration: 6-12 months
Delivery method
Hybrid delivery: virtual, face to face, online and self-paced program
Entry requirements
None
Work placement
120 hours required
Nationally recognised
Funding may be available
This qualification is considered the baseline standard for people entering the aged care sector. This course prepares you to engage with older people, understand their needs, communicate effectively and be able to perform the basic skills expected of a new care worker.
Throughout the qualification you will learn to:
On the completion of this course, you will gain:
Completing this course will provide you with a nationally recognised qualification and the chance to start or further your career in roles such as an:
Subsidised Prices
First qualification
$1,450.00
Second Qualification
$1,750.00
Concession
$240.00
Traineeship
$0
Non-subsidised prices
Full-fee
$6,500.00
Funding may be available
We offer various state and territory subsidised training programs to assist you with course fees.
You will be assessed a number of ways. These methods may include:
All students have the opportunity to apply for recognition of prior learning. Please see the IRT Academy Student Handbook located on our resources page for more information on how to apply.
Want to know more?
Have more questions about IRT Academy or need help to know whether a CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is right for you?
We’ve compiled a few of our most frequently asked questions to help you understand everything you need to know.
For those studying in a classroom/virtual classroom environment :
Like choosing any area of study the choice is a personal one for you to make. Aged Care is a rapidly expanding industry where demand for workers will increase as the Australian population increases. The knowledge and
skills required by an Aged Care worker are increasingly being respected by the population as a whole.
Yes, 120 hours of work placement is required in an aged care centre. IRT Academy will assist in organising work placement but can’t guarantee work placement in areas where IRT does not have an aged care centre.
You will be assessed in a number of ways. These methods may include:
Find out everything you need to know, including information about course fees and refunds.
Making a difference in someone’s day is just the beginning
“I’ve always wanted to make a difference in someone’s day, and I now achieve this daily. The satisfaction you get knowing you help the most vulnerable – that’s priceless”
Debrah
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
“I love being able to do something for them, have a conversation, bring a smile to their face and a little bit of joy to their day – they have such good stories to
tell”
Ian
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
“I like spending time with the residents, getting a smile on their faces and knowing they’re happy with what i’ve done for them. That’s the most rewarding for me”
Vanessa
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Whether it’s starting a new career, upskilling your current job or educating your team, IRT Academy can help.
We have been a registered training organisation delivering accredited and non-accredited aged care courses for over 25 years.
We offer guaranteed and arranged work placement in of our IRT Aged Care Centres in order for you to complete your required hours of placement.
Our expert educators have extensive experience working in the industry and training aged and home care staff.
Streamline your learning to employment opportunities by learning with a provider who is also an employer.
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