Start your journey in the aged care sector.
Employment opportunities in residential aged care facilities are among the fastest growing of any industry and with an ageing population, these are likely to increase in the coming years. This entry-level qualification provides you with an introduction to a career as an aged care worker. It has been designed to equip you with industry-specific skills to enable a smooth transition into a Certificate III in Individual Support or a traineeship within the aged care sector.
Learn how to empower people within the aged care sector through the implementation of a rights-based service and a person-centred approach. Throughout this course, you will learn about effective communication, how to organise, provide and monitor support services, follow safe work practices and work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups. You will also learn how to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies in line with the Australian Recuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
You will complete a mandatory work placement during this course where you will put your skills into practice in the use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, following individualised plans, adhering to infection control policies and procedures, responding to hazards, problem-solving and modelling industry operating conditions.
This course includes units that can be credited towards the Certificate III in Individual Support.
Throughout this course, you will gain skills in:
- Delivering rights-based aged cared services using a person-centred approach
- Organising, providing and monitoring support services
- Recognising and responding to life-threatening emergencies in line with specified guidelines
- Social and cultural diversity
- Safe work practices
- Communicating with clients, colleagues, management and industry providers
- You are interested in a career in the aged care sector
- You possess good communication and teamwork skills
- You have a supportive and caring nature
- You are patient, flexible and understanding
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. For full details see our Half price courses page.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
- Basic language, literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge
- You must hold a current National Police Check for mandatory work placement
- A sufficient level of health and fitness to undertake manual handling tasks
You must complete 100 hours of work placement within the aged care sector as part of this course. If you are not currently employed in the sector, your lecturer will assist you in finding a suitable placement for this period. During your work placement, you will observe, develop and put your theoretical skills into practice while shadowing a workplace supervisor.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTAID010 | Provide basic emergency life support |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| HLTWHS005 | Conduct manual tasks safely |
This qualification prepares you for roles such as:
- Aged care worker
- Home care worker
- Disability support worker
- Community support worker
It also acts as a bridging course into higher level training.
For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA(opens in a new tab) .
On Campus
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
$489.24 |
$114.60 |
$603.84 |
|
Concession |
$144.96 |
$114.60 |
$259.56 |
Online
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
$489.24 |
$114.60 |
$603.84 |
|
Concession |
$144.96 |
$114.60 |
$259.56 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Delivery locations and study options
On Campus
| Duration | 12 months |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Karratha Campus Kununurra Campus |
Online
| Duration | 12 months |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Derby Campus Fitzroy Crossing Campus Halls Creek Campus Karratha Campus Kununurra Campus Minurmarghali Mia Campus Newman Campus Pundulmurra Campus Tom Price Campus Wyndham Campus |