Learn to provide support focused on bettering the lives of people living with a disability. Our Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) not only gives you the qualifications to enter the growing disability sector but also equips graduates to work with NDIS service providers, emphasising the program’s relevance to the workforce supporting the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Be better able to implement personalised care plans and provide care in community or residential settings. Our course combines practical, technical, and procedural knowledge to prepare you for the industry and understand the concepts and practices of person-centred support.
Upcoming intakes for Perth
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For jobseekers or people working under 20 h/w
APPLY NOW to commence Tuesday 8 April 2025
APPLY NOW to commence Monday 28 April 2025
Duration: Blended training once a week, over 12 months
Times: 43 remote-delivery classes from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm including 4 extended sessions from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, and 8 onsite classes from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: This is a blended course, with the majority of training sessions held virtually, and onsite sessions held at our training facility at 75-79 Jarrah Road, Bentley
Suitable for
These programs are designed for people who are not currently employed or working less than 20hrs per week, who want to study to gain the skills and knowledge to work in the Care Sector.
Our friendly coordinator will support you to find a work placement host for your 120-hour work placement.
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For current workers – Evening timeslot!
APPLY NOW to commence Tuesday 29 April 2025
Duration: Blended training once a week, over 10.5 months, evening / Saturday timeslots
Times: 33 remote-delivery classes from 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm including 4 extended sessions commencing 2:30 pm, and 8 onsite Saturday classes from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Location: This is a blended course, with the majority of training sessions held virtually, and onsite sessions held at our training facility at 75-79 Jarrah Road, Bentley
Suitable for
This program is designed for people currently working. It is suitable for people currently in the disability sector or who have prior experience.
Our friendly coordinator will confirm suitability of your current workplace for your 120-hour work placement.
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Course includes
Gain valuable knowledge and skills as a support worker in the disability sector, to foster independence and community access for people with disability. Learn how to provide daily supports, dignity and choice for the people you support.
Contains 15 Units of Competency, including 9 core and 6 elective units.
Course requirements
This qualification requires 120 hours of logged work placement (on the job experience to practice your skills).
Students must commit to complete a minimum of 5.5 hours work placement per week (in addition to classroom training). Pathways will assist students in finding work placements (day/s of placement will be subject to availability). Students are able to seek their own work placement if preferred, or complete their work placement in the context of a current role, subject to the workplace being deemed suitable.
You will use a computer/laptop in class for assessments. We can lend you a laptop if you do not have one to bring with you.
Study requirements
Students will need to demonstrate that they have the appropriate:
- Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills
- Communication, documentation and research skills
- Physical capacity for manual handling (this is relevant to disability and aged care courses)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (which includes a police check) to commence work placement.
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer with basic digital literacy skills
Technology and workstation set-up
Students undertaking on-campus, blended and/or virtual training will require intermediate computer skills such as internet browsing, email, word processing, and presentation software. We understand the importance of a conducive study environment, so you will need a quiet space for study that has a stable internet connection.
You will also need:
- Web camera, microphone and speakers
- Smartphone
- Earbuds or headphones
- Zoom video conferencing software.
Please note: You must turn your camera and microphone on when using video conferencing.
Pricing per student
Course fee: $0
Fully funded by the Fee Free WA government initiative.
Funding eligibility conditions apply – students must be an AU/NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident OR be on an eligible VISA (eg. International Visa 500 not eligible)
Interested to join? Apply now
If you think this course is for you, you can apply to join our next program OR to be placed on the waitlist for future courses. Simply click the Apply Now button to let us know you are interested!