This qualification is an entry level program designed for those who want to work in residential aged care facilities, community care or in their own homes.
The course focuses on providing care support to individuals to maintain their independence and well-being to bring dignity and meaning to their lives.
This qualification is superseded. You can still enrol in this course and will be contacted if you need to transition into the current version of the training product that we have on scope when it becomes available.
Employment Opportunities
In Victoria, the number of people working as Aged and Disabled grew very strongly over 5 years:
*The most recent figures project that employment will increase from 177,200 in 2019 to 222,300 employed by 2024.
In Victoria, the number of people working as Aged and Disabled grew very strongly over 5 years: source: Australian government Job Outlook website
Employment pathways
This qualification could lead to your employment in the aged care industry in the following occupational titles
- Care assistant
- Community care worker
- In-home respite worker
- Nursing assistant
- Personal care assistant
- Personal care worker
- Residential care worker
- Support worker
*If you are eligible for Skills First funding and decide to access your entitlement, the training will be delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Learn more about Skills First Funding click here.
Upcoming Courses
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support
Havilah - Maryborough
Please Note: All course information session and commencement dates are proposed dates and are subject to the numbers of students interested. Please always confirm the details of an information session with one of our office members before you attend.
