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TAFE International Western Australia

Perth , Western Australia ,Australia

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Start your career in the community services industry with this qualification. Learn the skills to care for people who may be living in community or residential care facilities and require assistance due to ageing, disability or other reasons.

Gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the aged care industry. Learn how to care for the elderly and enable them to maintain independence, and understand and support people with dementia. Develop an understanding of safety procedures, ethical behaviour, infection control, working with cultural diversity, and workplace health and safety.

This qualification combines both theory and practical training and has a compulsory, supervised work placement where you can use all the skills and knowledge gained throughout your studies.

Campus Information

Geraldton

Kalgoorlie

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The world is changing, and the future of work changes with it. Over the coming years, employment will be impacted by many factors that affect jobs and careers. 

But change represents opportunity. While some industries may shrink over time, other industries are expected to grow and adapt. 

Choosing the right course now means you’re qualified in an industry that will remain in demand over time. 

Some of Western Australia’s most in-demand industries
Information Technology
Due to the widespread reliance on digital networks and computer systems, people working in this industry can find work in almost any sector. 

Early Childhood Education and care
WA has a high demand for early childhood education professionals. If you have an interest in working with kids, we can offer you a qualification to enter this industry. 

Aged and disability care 
Depending on a person's needs, an aged care or disability worker may be assisting clients with their daily activities, mobility, and providing companionship and emotional support. 

Engineering
All engineering disciplines are highly sought after and generally well paid. The success of WA's mining industry means that Perth has the highest density of engineers in the world. 

Healthcare
There are many different careers within the healthcare industry. Nursing is a very in-demand career which lets you to provide care and support. 

Accounting
Most businesses and people need to use bookkeeping and financial reporting skills at some point. Accounting qualifications give you a wide range of career options.  

PSW Opportunity

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

  • Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
  • Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
  • Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
  • The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

  • Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
  • Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
  • Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
  • PhD students can stay upto 4 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Bangladesh
 
Year 10/11 Equivalent
  • Secondary School Certificate – pass
Year 12 Equivalent
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (minimum GPA of5
or
  • 60% in HSC first division pass ) GCE A-Level (2 subject passes)
English Equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
India
 
Year 12 Equivalent
  • State Education Boards 65% overall across all academic subjects.*
  • Central Board Secondary Education (CBSE) with 60% average overall across all academic subjects.
  • Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) with 60% average overall across all academic subjects.
  • * TAFE International Western Australia does not accept results from some State  Education Boards.
  • Diploma qualifications: Average mark of 60% or above, should be VITC recognized and of 2-3 years duration.
English Equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
Nepal
 
Year 10/11 Equivalent
  • Higher Secondary Education Board Certificate (Grade 12) (Minimum 60% overall)
Year 12 Equivalent
  • Higher Secondary Education Board Certificate (Grade 12) (Minimum 60% overall)
English Equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
 
Pakistan
 
Year 10/11 Equivalent
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate/ Intermediate Certificate (55% overall minimum)
Year 12 Equivalent
  • Higher Secondary School (Intermediate) (55% overall minimum) Certificate Diploma (Polytechnic/Vocational)
English Equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.
Sri Lanka
 
Year 10/11 Equivalent
  • GCE 0 levels (4 subject passes)
Year 12 Equivalent
  • Sri Lankan GCE A-Level (3 passes) British GCE A-Level (2 passes)
English Equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry.
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry.