Ready to become a qualified Individual Support worker?

• All students must be aged 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission to the College.
• Satisfactory completion of studies equivalent to an Australian Year 10 or above qualification*.
• Students must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to IELTS overall band score of 4.5 OR ELICOS Intermediate Level in OC’s English Placement Test.
• Learners are required to be competent in written and spoken English and will undertake a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy test prior to commencing the training. Refer to the LLND policy for further details..
• Access to a personal device with camera and speaker functions (Refer to the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy for further details).

• National Criminal History (Police) Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check: Required for disability-related placements.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) – Volunteer Card.
• Students commencing offshore must provide a statutory declaration confirming they will arrange their National Police Check, NDIS Worker Check, and Working with Children Check upon arrival onshore*.
• Immunisation History Record: Up-to-date immunisation documentation.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Evidence of at least three doses.
• Flu Vaccination Proof: Mandatory for placements in aged care facilities.
• Be able to safely perform manual handling and lifting

If a student starts the program from offshore, then they must apply when they arrive onshore
*Note: If a student’s educational qualifications do not meet OC’s admission requirements, other factors may be considered at the discretion of OC. (Please contact admission staff for more details and refer to Domestic Enrolment Policy for further details)