Get Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Entry requirements: Prospective students are required to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment, Pre-Training Interview administered by and to the satisfaction of ITHEA and be at least 18 years of age.

USER CHOICE: This course is available under a Traineeship to existing workers in the industry.

An existing worker is a person who:

1. Has worked in a full-time capacity with the same employer or group training organisation for a period of more than three (3) months continuous service immediately prior to the date of commencement of the traineeship or amendment to the training contract.

2. Has worked in a part-time capacity with the same employer or group training organisation for a period of more than 12 months continuous service immediately prior to the date of commencement of the traineeship or amendment to the training contract. Four (4) months part-time employment equates to one (1) month full-time employment.

3. Has worked in a casual capacity with the same employer or group training organisation for a period of more than 12 months continuous service immediately prior to the date of commencement of the traineeship.

CERT 3 GUARANTEE: This course supports existing workers in the industry to complete their first post-school certificate III level qualification. These students will not be undertaking the qualification as a traineeship.

Vocational outcomes: At the successful completion of this qualification, graduates will continue to work in this sector.

Occupational titles may include Blinds and Awnings Maker and Installer, Security Screens and Grilles Maker and Installer.

Job outlook: Please refer to the Australian Government Job Outlook site for job prospects for each of the occupations listed above.

Delivery and assessment: This course is delivered as an ‘on the job’ program with face to face workplace delivery and workplace assessment. Learners are introduced to the theory content and are required to participate and contribute actively and responsibly in discussion, demonstration, activities, role plays and simulations. Learners will need to practice and consolidate their knowledge and skills in their workplace.

Assessment methods for this qualification include: Knowledge check, Back to Business Projects, Skills Demonstration and Third Party Reports.

Assessment methods allow for the gathering of sufficient quality evidence about the student’s performance.

On the job practical requirements: To achieve this qualification, the candidate must be employed in the industry. Students are required to undertake supervised practice. Evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the candidate’s ability to work at this level.

Total number of units = 18

Core Units

Elective Units for Fabrication and Assembly (soft furnishing – curtains and blinds)

Elective Units for Installation (generalist)

This Training is funded by the Queensland Government

Please make sure you have read all the course information about units of study, duration, entry requirements, assessment information, job prospects etc.

Steps

1. You must attend a pre-training interview which includes a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test and complete the eligibility declaration form (in the case of students applying for Skills First Program Funding).

2. To complete the application process, click on the ‘Apply Now’ link. Complete the steps involved to submit your application online.

3. ITHEA will assess your application and make sure all entry requirements are met. An ITHEA representative will contact you if your application is unsuccessful.