Course Overview

The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) equips you with the skills to provide safe, respectful, and empowering care to people living with disability. You’ll learn how to support daily activities, promote independence, and uphold the rights of individuals across community, home, or residential care settings. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for meaningful work in one of Australia’s most rewarding and high-demand sectors.

What you’ll learn

• Deliver person-centred care that meets the unique needs of people living with disability
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and daily living activities
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and colleagues
• Apply safe work practices, including infection control and manual handling
• Recognise and support healthy body systems
• Promote social inclusion, independence, and individual rights
• Work ethically and professionally within disability care settings

Who it’s for

This course is for people who want to start or progress a career in disability support. It’s ideal for those passionate about making a positive difference and for workers in related fields who want a nationally recognised qualification to strengthen their skills.

You’ll come away with

• A nationally recognised Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (on successful completion)
• 120 hours of practical work placement with a suitable industry employer
• The confidence to provide safe and empowering care to people living with disability
• Practical, hands-on skills you can use in community, residential, and home care roles
• A strong foundation for further study in community services or allied health

Job outcomes

Graduates will be ready for roles such as:

• Disability Support Worker
• Personal Care Assistant
• Home Care Worker
• Community Care Worker

These positions give you the opportunity to support people living with disability to lead safe, independent, and fulfilling lives.

Training provided by Aurora Training & Professional Services Pty Ltd, J2S Training Solutions Pty Ltd and Work Savvy Pty Ltd.