Partners in Training Australia
9 months or 15 months
Prepare for a meaningful career supporting elderly and disabled individuals in community and residential care settings. This nationally recognised Certificate III equips you with essential person-centred care skills, combining flexible study options with practical work placement experience across regional Victoria.
There are no mandatory prerequisites to enrol in this qualification. However, applicants must possess physical attributes suitable for workplace experience within the aged/disability care industry, which encompasses manual handling of equipment and clients. You must attend a course information session and complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital skills assessment (LLND). Before starting work placement, you must obtain a current and satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Work Screening Check, evidence of influenza vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination (unless an exception applies). Access to a computer, laptop, or tablet with stable internet connection is required for online/blended study.
The course comprises 15 units of competency: 9 core units and 6 elective units. Core units cover: Provide individualised support, Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support, Support independence and wellbeing, Recognise healthy body systems, Communicate and work in health or community services, Work with diverse people, Work legally and ethically, Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control, and Maintain work health and safety. Elective units include: Provide support to people living with dementia, Work effectively in aged care, Deliver care services using a palliative approach, Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach, Support community participation and social inclusion, and Work effectively in disability support.
Partners in Training Australia specialises in delivering high-quality training for the Health and Community Services sector across Regional Victoria and Metropolitan locations. The provider offers flexible learning options including online and blended delivery designed for people with busy work lives and family commitments. Training is nationally recognised and government-subsidised, making it more affordable than many other providers. Expert trainers are experienced professionals actively engaged in the industry, ensuring up-to-date, job-ready training. Strong industry connections provide work placement opportunities and pathways to employment for graduates.
Graduates may seek employment within the community services, aged care and/or disability sectors in roles such as Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Disability Support Worker, In-Home Respite Worker, Assistant in Nursing (AIN), Residential Care Worker, Community Support Worker and Community Access Coordinator. The Health Care and Social Assistance industry is Australia's largest and fastest-growing employment sector, with employment projected to grow by 12% by 2030 and 23% by 2035. Nationally, Aged and Disabled Carers have the largest projected employment growth, with workforce numbers expected to increase from 266,900 in 2021 to 341,800 by 2026. Graduates may pursue further study in Certificate IV in Disability Support, Certificate IV in Ageing Support, or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health.
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