Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)

Government funded: $150*

Government funded concession: $30*

Self-funded: $6,700

Textbooks: $100

Uniform (MCIE T-shirt): $40

*The fees listed above include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. For additional service fees, such as re-assessment fees or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please refer to the Domestic Student Handbook. This program is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding to eligible candidates. Eligibility criteria applies. If you are not eligible for a government-funded place, you will be required to pay the self-funded fee.

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisite requirements for this qualification. You must have a National Police Check and First Aid to participate in work-placement and Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Education and skills

Cert II and Cert III: Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for this program level, have completed a year 10 level at school, and confirm that MCIE has ensured that the program is suited to their career aspirations and needs.

Regulatory

Domestic: It is recommended that students have attained the age of 18 by the program commencement date.

All candidates require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give MCIE administration staff permission to apply on your behalf.

Students with disabilities

MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance in this program is subject to candidates’ ability to undertake all program requirements as discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.

Digital technology

Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with trainers via email and the learning management system. Students should have access to the internet, data, a laptop or computer with Microsoft Teams to successfully participate in this program.

Industry requirements

Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):

• National Police Background Check

• Working with Children Check

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Flu or COVID-19 vaccinations

• First Aid Certificate

• Other: Requirements may vary according to employer policies

Prior experience

Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available. Credit Transfer is free of charge. RPL application fees are $145 per hour. Please click here [https://www.mcie.edu.au/rpl/] for more information on RPL fees, terms and conditions.

Blended training delivery

Delivered over 9 months online and at MCIE campuses. Work-placement at an MCIE approved venue, MCIE can organise your work-placement with one of our host employers if required.

Assessment

The student assessment tool comprises multiple assessment tasks; however, not all task types are used to assess all units of competency.
o written questions and quiz
o scenarios and case studies
o practical or simulated activities

Where a student is required to be assessed in the workplace a number of evidence gathering tools may be used:
o workplace portfolio tasks
o workplace reflective journal
o workplace logbook (WPLB)
o workplace third-party report (TPR)
o workplace assessor observation

Work placement

Students must complete 120 mandatory placement hours for the work-based training component of this program. The MCIE Work Placement Coordinator will organise your placement with one of our host employers.