TAFE NSW
12 months
Gain nationally recognised qualification in aged care with practical leadership and person-centred support skills. Perfect for those working in or transitioning to the aged care industry seeking career advancement and professional development.
You must have evidence of previous experience or study in the aged care industry. For non-traineeship entry, you must be currently working in aged care and provide your resume and employer letter. For traineeship entry, you must be employed as a trainee with your ACAP submitting your Training Proposal Plan. You may need to provide Australian National Police Check, vaccination and health checks, and Working with Children Check depending on your work placement provider's requirements. Recommended foundation skills include interest in working with people, empathy, patience, good organisation, reasonable fitness, and basic literacy, numeracy, and digital skills.
The course comprises 18 units of competency: 15 core units and 3 specialty units. Core units cover facilitating client interests and rights, empowerment of older people, coordinating services, implementing interventions, dementia support, service planning, personal support needs, independence and wellbeing, carer relationships, diversity, legal and ethical compliance, safe work practices, palliative care, networks and partnerships, and body systems recognition. Specialty units include business and leadership skills (budgeting, financial planning, workplace information, leadership, business resources, continuous improvement, business software), aged care specialisation (falls prevention, food service, alcohol and drugs context, chronic disease, grief support, suicide bereavement, crisis response, transport, abuse identification, community participation, mental health, spiritual care, homelessness support), and health and safety modules (First Aid, oral hygiene, medication assistance, food safety, work health and safety).
TAFE NSW is a leading registered training organisation (RTO 90003) with 33 study and location options across New South Wales, providing flexibility and accessibility. The institution offers nationally recognised qualifications that allow graduates to work across different states without additional upskilling. TAFE NSW provides comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, Aboriginal support, careers counselling, libraries, and scholarship programs. The course is designed to meet local community needs with tailored delivery options combining on-campus, virtual, online, and workplace training.
Graduates pursue rewarding careers as Aged or Disabled Carers, home care support workers, community care support workers, aged care support workers, home care support planners, and direct care support workers. The aged care sector shows strong growth with median weekly pay around $1,000 for full-time positions (42 hours/week) and 61,800 workers in the field. Further study pathways include Diploma of Nursing, Diploma of Mental Health, Certificate IV in Disability Support, Certificate IV in Community Services, and Certificate IV in Mental Health, enabling career progression and specialisation in related healthcare and community services fields.
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