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Diploma of Individual Support Ageing and Disability
- Southport, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Aged-care and disability support certificate with a mandatory work placement.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Individual Support Ageing and Disability. Apply concepts related to up to 52 weeks of study with 15 units on individualised support in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Aged care worker
- Home care worker
- NDIS support worker
- Further study (Diploma of Community Services)
Curriculum
- Up to 52 weeks of study with 15 units on individualised support
- Empowerment
- Independence and wellbeing
- Communication
- Diversity
- Legal and ethical work
- Infection control
- Body systems
- Aged care
- Palliative approach
- Dementia and disability work. Includes 120 hours of work placement from about 75 percent completion.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Basic computer skills
- English of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- Interview at enrolment
- screening and checks for the 120-hour work placement (NDIS Worker Screening
- Criminal history check
- Blue Card).
- Year 12 or equivalent not stated for CBC
- No minimum grade published.
Accepted academic background
Relevant prior qualification as specified by the institution.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- CV or Resume (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) at GeSS Education. Complete the institution application form for the desired program and submit relevant academic transcripts and identification documents. Provide accepted language-proficiency evidence if it is part of the admission criteria. Attend the admission interview or selection assessment as instructed. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $250 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Southport (Gold Coast) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Community Services and Aged Care |
| Department | Department of Individual Support Ageing and Disability |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 48 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
November 2026
Applications closed
15 Aug 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $16,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $250 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0. An interview is required.