Delivery modes: Workplace, Distance (VIC only), Virtual classroom (VIC only), School-Based Traineeship (VIC only).
Duration: 8 - 12 months.
Practical placement: 120 hours of work in a residential aged care facility that we can help organise. For workplace learners, practical placement hours can be scheduled during regular working hours. If you're entering the industry, we encourage learners to find their own placement, but we're here to support you if you need assistance in arranging it.
Job outcomes: Personal care assistant, residential care worker, community, access coordinator, community care worker, community house worker, field officer (community services), nurse’s aide home care assistant.
Entry requirements:
- Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills must meet required standards for ACSF LEVEL 2.
- A current National Police Check.
- Evidence of flu vaccination is required to undertake practical placement in an aged care setting
- Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination may be required to undertake your practical placement. For more information, check with your workplace and/or state health department website.
Fees and funding: Government funding for eligible applicants*, Interest-free payment plans available.
Delivery modes and duration: Workplace – 12 months
Practical placement: 120 hours of work in a residential aged care facility. For workplace learners, practical placement hours can be scheduled during regular working hours. If you're entering the industry, we encourage learners to find their own placement, but we're here to support you if you need assistance in arranging it.
Job outcomes: Personal care worker, care supervisor, program coordinator, community service coordinator, community support worker.
Entry requirements:
- Currently employed in a residential aged care facility in Australia.
- Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills must meet required standards for ACSF LEVEL 2.
- A current National Police Check.
- Evidence of flu vaccination is required to undertake practical
placement in an aged care setting. - Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination may be required to undertake your
practical placement. For more information, check with your workplace
and/or state health department website.
Fees and funding: Government funding for eligible applicants*, Interest-free payment plans available.
Delivery modes and duration: Workplace or distance – 14 months
Practical placement: 120 hours of work in a residential aged care facility. For workplace learners, practical placement hours can be scheduled during regular working hours. If you're entering the industry, we encourage learners to find their own placement, but we're here to support you if you need assistance in arranging it
Job outcomes: Lifestyle coordinator, leisure and health coordinator, leisure and therapy assistant, disability officer–day support, community leisure officer.
Entry requirements:
- Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills must meet required standards for ACSF LEVEL 2.
- A current National Police Check.
- Evidence of flu vaccination is required to undertake practical
placement in an aged care setting. - Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination may be required to undertake your
practical placement. For more information, check with your workplace
and/or state health department website.
Fees and funding: Government funding for eligible applicants*, Interest-free payment plans available.
