This qualification is designed for individuals working in community, home, or residential care settings, who operate under supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team. They follow individualised care plans to deliver person-centred support to people needing assistance due to age, disability, or other circumstances.

These workers take responsibility for their tasks within the boundaries of their role and authority. They possess a blend of factual, technical, procedural, and some theoretical knowledge needed to provide person-centred support.

To complete this qualification, candidates must have undertaken at least 120 hours of work as specified in the Assessment Requirements of the competency units.

There are no licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements for this qualification at the time of publication.

Certificate III in Individual Support Career Outcomes include:

• Personal Care Worker
• Assistant in Nursing
• Support Worker
• Respite Worker
• Community Care Worker