IHNA welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and is committed to providing an
inclusive and culturally respectful learning environment.
The CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) develops practical skills
to support older people and people with disability in home, community and residential care settings.
You’ll learn how to provide person-centred support, assist with daily activities, promote
independence and wellbeing, communicate with clients and care teams, support people living with
dementia, and work safely and respectfully within your role.
Individual support workers typically work as part of a care team, following individualised care plans
and working under appropriate supervision and delegation.
*Government Funding Applicable for Eligible Candidates
Morning & Evening Sessions:
Choose from morning or evening session options to better fit study
around your commitments, subject to campus and intake availability.
Blended Study:
Complete real-time theory learning online with compulsory on-campus
practical training and assessments.
120 Hours of Professional Experience Placement:
Apply your skills in a real care environment through 120 hours of
placement. IHNA arranges your placement once you meet the required
placement-readiness requirements.
Ageing & Disability Support Skills:
Develop practical skills in person-centred support, promoting
independence and wellbeing, dementia care, disability support and
community participation.
Multiple Intakes Throughout the Year:
Choose from a range of commencement dates, subject to intake
availability.
If the student is eligible
for
Government funding, student pays:
$0*
Western Australia funded seats are
subject to availability and
approval
*This training is delivered
under the Jobs and Skills WA program
*The Student tuition
fees
are indicative only and are
subject
to
change given individual
circumstances at
enrolment. Additional fees may
apply
such as resource fees and other
fees.
Refer to the “DTWD Funded
Training”
eligibility guidelines to check
your
funding eligibility. Click
here.
To know more about the IHNA Fees &
Charges,
click here
Smart and Skilled funding is
available for eligible students in
NSW*.
Important
notice — Smart and Skilled funding
update
Our Smart and Skilled funding
allocation is currently reserved for
continuing students only. New
student enrolments under this
funding stream are not available at
this time.
We would like to inform you about a
recent
surge in cyber
scams. Your security is of utmost importance to us,
and
we
want to ensure
that you stay safe from potential threats.
Scammers have been employing
sophisticated
tactics to deceive
individuals and steal sensitive information. It’s
essential
to be vigilant
and cautious when dealing with online communications
and
transactions.
For IHNA’s students, it’s good to know
that
IHNA’s bank account
details are not shared through email. Instead, the
information is accessible
through the secure Student Hub
under
Student Invoice
& Payment. This method ensures that only
authorised
users with secure
login credentials can access and view the
information.
Additionally, making payments through
the
IHNA website
provides
another secure option for
transactions, ensuring that personal and financial
details
are handled in a
safe and protected environment.
For any questions or concerns related
to
payments or account
details, students should reach out to IHNA directly
through
official contact
channels (accounts@ihna.edu.au)
to ensure the highest level of
security and privacy.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, applicants
should demonstrate ability to
perform tasks as required by the industry.
18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of
the course* #
Successful completion of an Australian Year 10 course or
equivalent.
*Mature age students (22+) may also
be considered
without
the minimum education requirements. Each case will be
reviewed individually
to
ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course
requirements.
All students are required to complete IHNA’s
LLND test to
ensure
their
readiness for the course and are encouraged to have basic
computer skills to
enhance
their learning experience.
A satisfactory National Police Clearance (NCC) or
Australian Federal
Police
(AFP) Clearance certificate
Required immunisation
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
The Certificate III in Individual Support is delivered through blended
learning, combining scheduled
learning, online study, compulsory on-campus practical training and
Professional Experience Placement.
Your attendance requirements may differ if you are studying through Jobs &
Skills WA funding.
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) will
deliver
minimum 3 days of on-campus classes on a weekly basis.
Students must
participate in 24 hours of scheduled course contact
hours weekly.
During these classes, students attend theory, on-campus
simulation-based assessments and learning, which are a
requirement
of the Western Australia Department of Training and
Workforce
Development.
(For Jobs and Skills WA Training
program requirement only)
These attendance requirements apply
only to students enrolled under the Jobs & Skills WA
Training Program.
15 units are required for award of this qualification including:
9 core units
6 elective units
CORE UNITS
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCCOM005
Communicate
and work in health or community services
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
CHCCCS041
Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS031
Provide individualised support
CHCCCS040
Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS038
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
ELECTIVES
CHCAGE011
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013
Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCDIS011
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a
strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012
Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020
Work effectively in disability support
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential component of
some
of
the units of this qualification. IHNA provides Professional Experience
Placement
for all its student studying
Certificate III in Individual Support. Students will commence the 120 hours
of
placement
(PEP) upon completing all theory assessments including simulation-based
assessments
(SBA). During the PEP, students will apply the required essential knowledge
and
skills to demonstrate competency for each unit of this qualification.
Each student will work in pairs with a buddy staff member under the
supervision
of
the workplace supervisor at the PEP facility.
An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s progress during the
PEP.
All
PEPs are arranged by IHNA.
Want to know more about IHNA’s clinical and industry partners? Click here
Note: Where a student breaches
the PEP
requirements as stated in the Entry Requirements, they could be excluded
from
their
PEP. IHNA will not be responsible for any such exclusion.
With Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability)
qualification in hand, graduates of the course will be able to work as a/an:
Care Assistant
Home Care Support worker
Personal Care Assistant
Disability Support worker
Aged Care support Worker
Already have relevant study, skills or experience?
You may be able to have some of your previous learning recognised toward your
Diploma of Nursing. Any recognition or credit is subject to assessment and
the requirements of the course.
If you already have relevant nursing or
healthcare skills and experience, you may be eligible to
apply for Recognition of Prior Learning
(RPL).
IHNA will assess the evidence you provide against the
requirements of the relevant units. RPL is not
automatic and eligibility will depend on your individual
experience and evidence.
If you have previously completed equivalent units
of competency at IHNA or another Registered Training
Organisation (RTO), you may be eligible for Credit
Transfer.
You’ll need to provide evidence of your previous study so
IHNA can confirm whether the completed units are equivalent
to units in the Diploma of Nursing.
Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol
Now”
on
the top right corner of the course page.
Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will
be
contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you will be
offered
a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will
be
issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so
please
call our team to know more.
Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of
admission
once
the enrolment fee has been received.
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any
questions
regarding your application.
Morning & Evening Sessions:
Choose from morning or evening session options to better fit
study around your commitments, subject to campus and intake
availability.
Blended Study:
Complete real-time theory learning online with compulsory
on-campus practical training and assessments.
120 Hours of Professional Experience Placement:
Apply your skills in a real care environment through 120
hours of placement. IHNA arranges your placement once you
meet the required placement-readiness requirements.
Ageing & Disability Support Skills:
Develop practical skills in person-centred support,
promoting independence and wellbeing, dementia care,
disability support and community participation.
Multiple Intakes Throughout the Year:
Choose from a range of commencement dates, subject to intake
availability.
If the student is
eligible
for
Government funding, student pays:
$0*
Western Australia funded
seats are subject to
availability and
approval
*This training
is delivered under the Jobs
and Skills WA program
*The Student
tuition
fees
are indicative only and are
subject
to
change given individual
circumstances at
enrolment. Additional fees
may
apply
such as resource fees and
other
fees.
Refer to the “DTWD Funded
Training”
eligibility guidelines to
check
your
funding eligibility. Click
here.
To know more about the IHNA Fees
&
Charges,
click here
Smart and Skilled
funding is
available for eligible students in
NSW*.
Important
notice — Smart and
Skilled funding
update
Our Smart and Skilled
funding
allocation is currently
reserved for
continuing students
only. New
student enrolments under
this
funding stream are not
available at
this time.
We would like to inform you about a
recent
surge in cyber
scams. Your security is of utmost importance to
us,
and
we
want to ensure
that you stay safe from potential threats.
Scammers have been employing
sophisticated
tactics to deceive
individuals and steal sensitive information.
It’s
essential
to be vigilant
and cautious when dealing with online
communications
and
transactions.
For IHNA’s students, it’s good to
know
that
IHNA’s bank account
details are not shared through email. Instead,
the
information is accessible
through the secure Student
Hub
under
Student Invoice
& Payment. This method ensures that only
authorised
users with secure
login credentials can access and view the
information.
Additionally, making payments
through
the
IHNA
website
provides
another secure option for
transactions, ensuring that personal and
financial
details
are handled in a
safe and protected environment.
For any questions or concerns
related
to
payments or account
details, students should reach out to IHNA
directly
through
official contact
channels (accounts@ihna.edu.au)
to ensure the highest level of
security and privacy.
18 years of age and above at the time of
commencement of the course* #
Successful completion of an Australian Year
10 course or equivalent.
*Mature age students
(22+) may also be considered
without
the minimum education requirements. Each case
will be reviewed individually
to
ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet
course requirements.
All students are required to
complete IHNA’s LLND test to
ensure
their
readiness for the course and are encouraged to
have basic computer skills to
enhance
their learning experience.
The Certificate III in Individual Support is delivered through
blended learning, combining scheduled
learning, online study, compulsory on-campus practical training
and Professional Experience Placement.
Your attendance requirements may differ if you are studying
through Jobs & Skills WA funding.
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
(IHNA) will deliver
minimum 3 days of on-campus classes on a
weekly basis. Students must
participate in 24 hours of scheduled course
contact hours weekly.
During these classes, students attend
theory, on-campus
simulation-based assessments and learning,
which are a requirement
of the Western Australia Department of
Training and Workforce
Development.
(For Jobs and Skills WA
Training program requirement only)
These attendance
requirements apply only to students enrolled
under the Jobs & Skills WA Training Program.
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential component
of
some
of
the units of this qualification. IHNA provides Professional Experience
Placement
for all its student studying
Certificate III in Individual Support. Students will commence the 120
hours
of
placement
(PEP) upon completing all theory assessments including simulation-based
assessments
(SBA). During the PEP, students will apply the required essential
knowledge
and
skills to demonstrate competency for each unit of this qualification.
Each student will work in pairs with a buddy staff member under the
supervision
of
the workplace supervisor at the PEP facility.
An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s progress during
the
PEP.
All
PEPs are arranged by IHNA.
Want to know more about IHNA’s clinical and industry partners? Click here
Note: Where a student
breaches
the PEP
requirements as stated in the Entry Requirements, they could be
excluded
from
their
PEP. IHNA will not be responsible for any such exclusion.
Already have relevant study, skills or
experience?
You may be able to have some of your previous learning recognised
toward your Diploma of Nursing. Any recognition or credit is
subject to assessment and the requirements of the course.
If you already have relevant nursing
or healthcare skills and experience, you may be
eligible to apply for Recognition of
Prior Learning (RPL).
IHNA will assess the evidence you provide against
the requirements of the relevant units.
RPL is not automatic and eligibility
will depend on your individual experience
and evidence.
If you have previously completed
equivalent units of competency at IHNA or
another Registered Training Organisation (RTO),
you may be eligible for Credit
Transfer.
You’ll need to provide evidence of your previous
study so IHNA can confirm whether the completed
units are equivalent to units in the Diploma of
Nursing.
Application: Submit your online application by clicking
“Enrol
Now”
on
the top right corner of the course page.
Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you
will
be
contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you
will be
offered
a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice
will
be
issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding,
so
please
call our team to know more.
Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of
admission
once
the enrolment fee has been received.
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for
any
questions
regarding your application.
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I came to Australia with the sole focus of providing better opportunities for me and my
family. On the way, I discovered a purposeful career. I’ve tried my hand in many industries,
but it’s nursing that stuck with me the most. A career in nursing aligned with my core
values of caring for others and service. It fulfilled my intellectual appetite for working
in the medical field.
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After years of exploring various industries, Paula Baglieri discovered her true calling: a
rewarding and profoundly impactful career. Her passion for healthcare and dedication to
helping others ignited her interest in nursing, driving her to find the right educational
pathway. That’s when she saw the Diploma of Nursing at IHNA, a program designed to provide
hands-on training, invaluable industry exposure, and a solid foundation for a prosperous
future in healthcare.
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