Why IHNA?
- Competency based training underpinned by adult learning principles
- Personalised attention to individual student
- Access to 24*7 Online Library
- Industry practitioners as faculty members
- Easy EMI options
- Finalist and Winner of national and international training award
- Networking Opportunities with peak bodies and industries
- IHNA alumnus status
- Dedicated Student Support Team
- Work Integrated Learning (WIL) – learn as you practise
College Info
The Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) is a leading healthcare training provider that was started in 2007. Since its inception, the institute has been committed to providing the best learning experience to over 17,500 students. IHNA has its campuses across 4 locations in Australia – Melbourne CBD, Melbourne Heidelberg, Perth and Sydney and one in Kochi, India. IHNA Australia campuses boast of laboratories and facilities that are equipped modern technologies to simulate real scenarios. IHNA is a subsidiary of the prestigious Health Career International Pty. Ltd. And has been honoured with prestigious awards like the Mc Millan Woods Global Awards 2018 – Nursing and Healthcare Training Excellence Award, Victorian International Education Award – 2016. It has also been recognized for Excellence in International Education – Private Education and Training in the Victorian International Education Awards. IHNA is an ISO 9001 certified institute.
Course Overview
Are you passionate about serving the aged and disabled? Then MWT Global Academy has got just the right program for you – Level 3 in Individual Support – Ageing and Disability.
The Individual Support program in aged care and disability prepares healthcare professionals for a career in this area. Individual support professionals will be provided with the factual, technical and practice knowledge to administer person-centred support. The disability course acts as an entry pathway to the aged care or disability care industry.
How much does an Individual Support Worker make in Australia
$42,692 /Annual
An Individual Support Worker in Australia earns an average salary of AUD $ 42,692 per year.
(Source: payscale.com)
Campus
- Melbourne (CBD) Campus
- Melbourne (Heidelberg) Campus
- Perth Campus
- Sydney Campus
- Cochin Campus
Career Options
Healthcare professionals taking up the aged care course may find jobs as:
- Accommodation support worker
- Community care worker
- Care assistant
- Assistant in nursing
- Personal care assistant
- Disability service officer (in some jurisdiction)
- Field officer
- Personal care giver
- In-home respite worker
- Home care assistant
- Care service employees
- Nursing assistant
- Community support worker
- Community house worker
- Care worker
- Personal care worker
- Support worker
What will I learn?
During the Level 3 in Individual Support course, students must complete 15 units.
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Provide individualised support
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Support independence and well being
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Communicate and work in health or community services
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Work with diverse people
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Work legally and ethically
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Recognise healthy body systems
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Follow safe work practices for direct client care
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Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
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Facilitate the empowerment of older people
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Provide support to people living with dementia
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Meet personal support needs
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Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
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Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
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Support community participation and social inclusion
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Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
Course Module
During the Level 3 in Individual Support course, students must complete 15 units:
- 8 core units
- 7 elective units
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Individual Support Course, the applicant:
Must be 16 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course.
Must successfully complete an Australian Year 10 qualification or equivalent and possess basic computer skills.
Should demonstrate their competence in literacy and numeracy levels in an Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) at Exit Level 3 and participate in a pre-training review (PTR) when enrolling into the course.
IHNA also welcomes mature age students of over 22 years without the minimum entry requirements to enrol to the program. Such candidates will be reviewed individually to assess the capacity of the student to meet course requirements.
Additional Requirements for Professional Experience Placement (PEP)
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance/Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate (AFP)/NCC
- Applicable Immunisation certificate such as COVID-19 Certificate
How to Apply
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.
Facilities
The facilities at IHNA enhance the students learning experience:
- State-of-the-art stimulation laboratories
- Most up-to-date technologies such as Virtual Simulation using HoloLens
- 24*7 Online Library