Pursue a rewarding career in a growing industry.
Aged care is among the fastest growing industries in today’s workforce and with an ageing population, this field will continue to expand in the coming years.
This qualification supports you to pursue a career in the aged care industry, where you will facilitate the empowerment, interests and rights of aged care clients. You will learn how to develop, facilitate and review individualised service planning and delivery within a residential, home and/or community-based environment.
Throughout this course, you will learn how to provide a range of specialised care to clients, including palliative, dementia and supporting older people at risk. You will learn how to support relationships with family and carers, manage legal and ethical compliance, undertake safe work practices and maintain collaborative networks and partnerships.
Please be aware that COVID-19 vaccination is an employment requirement for many healthcare providers. NRTAFE students undertaking work placements or who are required to attend a healthcare or community setting as part of their studies are advised to check directly with the healthcare provider regarding their policy settings around vaccination and proof of vaccination requirements.
Throughout this course, you will gain skills in:
- Planning, developing and facilitating individualised aged care services
- Specialised care, including palliative, dementia and supporting older people at risk
- Supporting relationships with family and carers
- Safe work practices
- Developing and maintaining networks and collaborative partnerships
- Managing legal and ethical compliance
- You are currently employed in the aged care sector and seek to grow and formalise your skills
- You seek a rewarding career in a growing industry
- You have an interest in supporting the independence, wellbeing and care of older people in your community
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
- You must be over 18 years of age
- Hold a current National Police Clearance
- Up-to-date flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
You must complete 120 hours of supervised work placement in an aged care service 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 |
|---|
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCAGE003 | Coordinate services for older people |
| CHCAGE004 | Implement interventions with older people at risk |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCPAL001 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
This qualification prepares you for roles such as:
- Community program coordinator
- Residential care worker
- Community services support worker
- Care supervisor
- Accommodation support worker
- Personal care worker
- Assistant hostel supervisor
- Residential care officer
- Day activity worker
- Care team leader
Job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
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) .
- Certificate IV in Disability (external)
- Certificate IV in Mental Health (external)
On Campus
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|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
Tuition FREE |
$207.80 |
$207.80 |
|
Concession |
Tuition FREE |
$207.80 |
$207.80 |
Online
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
Tuition FREE |
$207.80 |
$207.80 |
|
Concession |
Tuition FREE |
$207.80 |
$207.80 |
Traineeship
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
Tuition FREE |
$207.80 |
$207.80 |
|
Concession |
Tuition FREE |
$207.80 |
$207.80 |
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 | 1 year |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Karratha Campus Kununurra Campus |
Online
| Duration | 2 years |
| 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 |
Traineeship
| Duration | 2 years Online or 1 year On Campus |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Karratha Campus Kununurra Campus |