Partners in Training Australia
10 months or 14 months
Develop practical skills to support people with disabilities in achieving independence and wellbeing. This Certificate III combines classroom learning with 120+ hours of workplace experience, preparing you for rewarding careers in Australia's fastest-growing health and community services sector.
There are no mandatory prerequisites to enrol. However, applicants must attend a course information session and complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital skills assessment (LLND). Physical attributes suitable for workplace experience within disability care are required, including manual handling capabilities. You'll need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with stable internet connection, Zoom application, headphones/speakers, microphone and webcam for virtual classes.
The course comprises 15 units of competency: 9 core units covering individualised support, empowerment, independence and wellbeing, healthy body systems, communication in health/community services, working with diverse people, legal and ethical practice, infection prevention and control, and work health and safety. Six elective units are selected through industry consultation, including addressing chronic disease needs, dementia support, palliative care approaches, strengths-based skills development, community participation and social inclusion, and effective disability support practice.
Partners in Training are leading specialist trainers for the Health & Community Services sector throughout Regional Victoria and Metropolitan Melbourne. They pride themselves on flexible delivery options supporting individuals with busy work or family commitments, strong relationships with local industry for work placement opportunities, and experienced trainers who work in or with industry to ensure currency and relevance. Government-subsidised training through nationally recognised qualifications makes courses more affordable than most providers.
Graduates may seek employment as Disability Support Workers, NDIS Support Workers/Carers, In Home Respite Workers, Personal Care Assistants or Community Care Workers. The qualification directly feeds into Australia's largest and fastest-growing employment sector—Health Care and Social Assistance—which is projected to grow by 12% by 2030 and 23% by 2035, driven by continued expansion of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Further study pathways include Certificate IV in Disability Support, Certificate IV in Ageing Support, and Certificate IV in Leisure and Health.
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