Sarina Russo Institute

Diploma of Community Services and Certificate III in Individual Support

Course duration: 2 years

By completing a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) and Diploma of Community Services, you open a world of opportunities for further study and being qualified to apply for some of the most in-demand jobs in Australia.

Because of our close industry partnerships, you get to apply theory in the workplace as part of your program with some of Australia’s largest and most well-known organizations in this field.

These opportunities will significantly enhance your employment outcomes in this high demand industry

Vocational Placement:

  • This course also requires 220 hours of mandatory vocational placement (unpaid) in a live working environment. Police check required.

Student Support Services Offered:

  • Dedicated trainers to facilitate with all training and assessment
  • Access to iLearn – our 24/7 learning management system
  • 24/7 access to online learning and assessment materials that comprise of recorded lectures, interactive digital resources, eBooks, PowerPoint’s and video links
  • Collaborate directly with Trainers, industry experts and peers
  • Mentoring and job placement assistance

Campus and Location

Brisbane

100 Eagle St

Entry requirements

  • Minimum Year 11 or equivalent plus basic computer skills and knowledge of Internet use
  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL: 70 (minimum score of 18)
  • PTE: 42
  • or equivalent English language proficiency

Subjects

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Core:

  • Provide individualised support
  • Support independence and well being
  • Communicate and work in health or community services
  • Work with diverse people
  • Work legally and ethically
  • Recognise healthy body systems
  • Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Electives

  • Facilitate the empowerment of older people
  • Provide support to people living with dementia
  • Meet personal support needs
  • Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  • Support community participation and social inclusion
  • Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

Diploma of Community Services

Core:

  • Develop and implement service programs
  • Develop workplace communication strategies
  • Analyze impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
  • Manage and promote diversity
  • Manage legal and ethical compliance
  • Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  • Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
  • Manage work health and safety

Electives:

  • Implement community development strategies
  • Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
  • Coordinate complex case requirements
  • Work within organization and government structures to enable community development outcomes
  • Plan and conduct group activities
  • Confirm client developmental status
  • Lead and manage team effectiveness
  • Provide advocacy and representation services

What’s next?

  • Case coordinator
  • Case worker or manager
  • Community Services worker
  • Coordinator family services
  • Early Intervention worker
  • Family Support worker
  • Group facilitator/coordinator
  • Pastoral care counsellor
  • Pastoral care manager
  • Program coordinator or manager
  • Social Welfare worker
  • Support Facilitator

If it’s a university degree you are after, this program has pathways into second year Bachelor Degrees at many leading Australian universities.

Tuition fees

Registration fee: AU$ 250

Price: AU$ 14,900 (Learning materials included)

Important dates

Intake Dates: Monthly Intakes (First Monday of each month)

Duration: 2-year packaged program

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