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A nationally recognised qualification with real clinical placement, small cohorts, and mentors who stay in your corner.
400+
Supervised clinical placement hours
100%
Trainers hold Mental Health First Aid
92%
Graduates employed within six months
1:14
Trainer-to-student ratio on campus
The Certificate III in Individual Support builds the practical care skills, communication and professional judgement you need to work as a support worker across aged-care, disability and community settings.
Across 12 months you’ll move from foundational person-centred care through to supporting people with complex needs, safe manual handling and supported work placement. Theory is grounded in simulation from the very first term — you’ll practise every skill in our labs before you meet a client. You’ll graduate with a nationally recognised qualification, ready to step onto the floor with confidence and a network behind you.
Units taught in this course
Choose the rhythm that fits your life — every mode includes the same supported work placement.
Blended
Face-to-face
Four terms that build on one another, from the fundamentals to placement-ready practice.
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Months 1–3
Person-centred practice, the Australian care sector, communication, infection control and your first hands-on skills in the simulation lab.
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Months 4–6
Support planning, safe manual handling, assisting with personal care and the first supported placement with one of our partner sites.
03
Months 7–9
Dementia support, palliative approaches, working with diverse people and responding to changing needs — with a second, longer placement.
04
Months 10–12
Final placement, professional practice, portfolio and preparation to step into a support worker role.
Transparent fees, with payment plans and government-subsidised places for eligible domestic students.
Domestic
International
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Your qualification includes supported work placement across our partner aged-care and disability networks — so you graduate having already worked the floor, mentored by staff who know SIN’s standards.
2
Placement blocks across the course
15+
Partner placement sites in Sydney
1:1
Mentor support on every placement
Graduate ready to work as a support worker and keep climbing.
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FAQs
We move away from the traditional, rigid structure of nursing education to build a highly collaborative, human-centric environment. We focus heavily on peer support, mentorship, and building a genuine ‘village’ that sustains you from your first day on campus through to your professional career.
Our main campus is located in the heart of Burwood. It’s equipped with state-of-the-art simulation labs that mirror modern hospital wards and digital health environment.
We recommend taking our short Course Matcher Quiz to find a program tailored to your interests. If you’re still exploring, you can browse our full course directory or reach out to our admissions team directly via our Contact Page for a one-on-one chat.
Placements are a core part of the SIN curriculum. We partner with a diverse network of metro and regional hospitals, community health centers, and digital health providers to ensure you gain comprehensive, hands-on experience across multiple areas of care.
Yes. We understand that many of our students balance their studies with personal and professional commitments. We offer flexible timetabling, hybrid learning models for theoretical units, and dedicated student advisors to help you manage your study load.
SIN is built on mutual support. We offer academic tutoring, clinical skills workshops, mental health and counseling services, and dedicated peer-led study groups to ensure you never feel lost in the crowd.
Absolutely. We host regular industry panels, campus networking events, and collaborative study dates. Our digital platforms also allow you to connect directly with senior students, clinical educators, and alumni who are already working in the field.
Enquiries are open for our September 2026 intake. Send us a message and our Admissions Manager will be in touch within one business day.