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CHC43015
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Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Open Colleges
18 month/s Online Aged Care Carer +9 more jobs

Our nationally recognised CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is an ideal qualification if you’re looking for entry work in the booming aged care sector. You will unlock a variety of entry-level work situations in the community services ind...

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CHC33021
Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care)
Open Colleges
12 month/s Blended, Online Assistant in Nursing +5 more jobs

Employment in residential care services has grown by 42.7% over the last 10 years*. With around a quarter of a million workers, this sector is still needing professional people to provide the personal, physical and emotional support required for Austra...

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BPS212
Aged Care and Counselling
The Career Academy
100 hour/s Online Aged care +5 more jobs

Train to support older people and their physical and mental health needs with this great distance learning course. This course considers the different issues that are faced by older people, such as retirement, lifestyle changes, bereavement, chronic il...

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Advanced Certificate in Aged Care & Community Support
The Career Academy in partnership with Learning Lounge
170 hour/s Online Caregiver

The world needs dedicated compassionate carers. With an aging population, aged care providers are increasingly in demand nationwide. In this course, you’ll learn all the skills needed to thrive as a caregiver, whether in a home setting, in a comm...

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CHC33021
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing OR Disability) (Perth Only)
Insight Training Group Australia Pty Ltd
30 week/s Blended, In-class Care Assistant +4 more jobs

If you have a passion for helping those most in need, this qualification is one way you can utilise your knowledge for the benefit of others. Package the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability) (CHC33021) to save time and gain know...

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What is Aged Care?

Working in Aged Care means supporting, assisting and nurturing Australia’s ageing population. As people get older, their needs change and often things that seem simple to the able-bodied can become a real challenge. There are many short courses in aged care which can equip you with the necessary skills to work in elderly care. Depending on what you study, working in aged care could see you doing everything from aged care nursing to being a disability support worker or allied health assistant.

Career Outcomes:

Aged Care is a rapidly growing industry, as Australia has an aging population. This means that a career in Aged Care is not only rewarding in terms of the job itself, but also has fantastic long-term growth opportunities for every available area of Aged Care.

An Aged Care worker can have a number of speciality careers, some of which are listed below:

  • Social Worker
  • Allied Health Assistant
  • Nurse
  • Home Care Assistant
  • Aged Care Caterer
  • Clinical Care Manager
  • Individual Support Worker

Studying Aged Care:

Whether you’re looking to start a career or just get a formal aged care certificate to solidify your current career, an Aged Carers Certificate can help you become officially qualified to work in aged care facilities. There are many courses offered all over Australia, including courses in Melbourne, Sydney and other metropolitan areas. Meanwhile, for people in regional areas, many institutions offer aged care courses online. As well as standard courses, some companies offer fast tracked Aged Care Courses to get you ready to work even sooner. There are a number range of courses in aged care available, and some of the most popular courses are listed below:

  • Certificate III In Individual Support
  • Certificate II in Aged Care
  • Course in Introduction to Individual Support
  • Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Is a Career in Aged Care right for you?

Caring for the elderly in our society is one of the most rewarding career a person can have, and by giving back to those who have given to us for so many years you can feel truly proud of a career in aged care. You need to a nurturing person who genuinely enjoys spending time listening and learning, and be able to treat other with dignity and respect.

If you think this could be you, then browse our courses in Aged Care today!