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Cert. III Aged Care

CERT. III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (AGEING) & CERT. III IN AGED CARE
AGED CARE WORKER TRAINING

If you enjoy supporting elderly people and making a difference in people’s lives, then this the perfect course for you!

Qualifications and requirements to work as an Aged Care worker in Australia

The Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care / Disability) reflects the role of workers in the community or residential setting who provide person-centred support to people who require help due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

 

What qualifications do I need to be an Aged Care Worker in Australia? How to study aged care in Australia?
The primary qualification needed to work as an Aged Care Worker in Australia is a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing). This nationally recognized qualification equips you with essential skills in providing personal care, supporting independence and well-being, and working effectively in aged care settings. Students of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) are required to undertake at least 120 hours of supervised practical work placement in relevant aged care services settings as part of the course.

Core Units 

  • Provide individualised support

  • Support independence and wellbeing

  • Communicate and work in health or community services 

  • Work with diverse people

  • Work legally and ethically 

  • Recognise healthy body systems 

  • Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units 

  • Facilitate the empowerment of older people

  • Provide support to people living with dementia

  • Meet personal support needs

  • Address the needs of people with chronic disease

  • Deliver care services using a palliative approach

  • Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

If you are already enrolled in another course of studies, you may be able to study the Certificate III in Individual Support on the side (online or traditional classroom-based training). Contact us to find out how!

 

How long is the aged care course in Australia? 

We offer flexible online and classroom-based Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) courses. You can choose from the following options:

 

Option 1*: 8 week classroom-based training + 120 hours work placement/internship

Option 2*: e-learning/study online at your own pace + 120 hours work placement/internship

Option 3**: 6 - 12 months classroom-based training, CRICOS course + 120 hours work placement/internship

*These programs are exclusively accessible to individuals holding specific visa categories, such as Working Holiday Visa, Covid Visa, Graduate Visas, Student's Dependent Visa (as the second applicant) or individuals who don't require a visa.

**This course is suitable for individuals who study on the student visa 500 or any other visa that allows you to study for min. 6 months.

Aged Care Worker Career - Tasks & Responsibilities

Work involves following an individualised plan using discretion and judgement in relation to the support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs.


Individual Support Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices that are required to provide person-centred support.

Occupations

  • Accommodation Support Worker

  • Food Services Worker (Aged Care)

  • Personal Care Giver

  • Respite Care Worker

  • Assistant in Nursing

  • Care Worker in a residential care facility

  • Home and Community Care Worker 

  • In Home Respite Worker

  • Nurse’s Aide

  • Community Access Coordinator

  • Planned Activity Assistant

  • Care Service Employee

  • Community Care Worker

  • Care Assistant

  • Community House Worker

  • Home Care Assistant

  • Residential Care Worker

  • Residential Support Worker

  • Senior Personal Care Assistant

  • Transport Support Worker

  • Field Officer (Community Services)

  • Residential Aide 

Cert. III in Ageing / Aged Care CRICOS

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Aged Care Labour Agreement under the Skilled Migration Program

What level of qualification is a Certificate III? Click here to read more...

Cert. IV Aged Care

CERT. IV IN AGEING SUPPORT
AGED CARE WORKER TRAINING

The Cert. IV in Ageing Support reflects the role of Support Workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged care services.

To achieve this qualification, the student must have completed at least 120 hours of work in relevant aged care services settings. Students should find their own practical placement, however the colleges have a broad network in the aged care sector and will provide assistance where needed. 

There is a growing demand for Aged Care Workers in Australia projected over the next couple of years. (Please refer to the Labour Market Information Portal for employment projection reports that support the above statement.)

Certificate IV in Ageing Support provides pathways to the following qualifications with the possibility of receiving credits: Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, Diploma of Community Services, Diploma of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing. Please contact us to find out more about possible credit transfer.

Core Units 

  • Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

  • Facilitate the empowerment of older people

  • Coordinate services for older people

  • Implement interventions with older people at risk 

  • Provide support to people living with dementia

  • Facilitate individual service planning and delivery 

  • Meet personal support needs 

  • Support independence and wellbeing

  • Support relationships with carers and families 

  • Work with diverse people 

  • Manage legal and ethical compliance 

  • Deliver care services using a palliative approach 

  • Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 

  • Recognise healthy body systems 

  • Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

  • Implement falls prevention strategies

  • Develop and implement service programs 

  • Show leadership in the workplace

Course Duration: 6 months - 1.5 year incl. 120 hours of practical work placement

 

Aged Care Worker - Tasks & Responsibilities

Aged Care Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.


Aged Care Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others.

Occupations

  • Accommodation Support Worker

  • Food Services Worker (Aged Care)

  • Personal Care Giver

  • Respite Care Worker 

  • Community Program Coordinator

  • Residential Care Worker

  • Support Worker (Community Services)

  • Care Supervisor

  • Personal Care Worker

  • Personal Care Assistant

  • Residential Care Officer

  • Day Activity Worker

  • Care Team Leader 

Cert. IV in Ageing Support CRICOS

Job Opportunities

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Aged Care Labour Agreement under the Skilled Migration Program

What level of qualification is a Cert. IV? Click here to read more...

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