Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
12 months full-time or 18 months part-time
This Certificate III prepares you to provide compassionate, person-centred support to vulnerable people in aged care, disability services, and community settings. Ideal for those seeking a rewarding career helping others while working under professional supervision.
No mandatory entry requirements, though completion of Year 10 or equivalent and general command of spoken and written English are recommended. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation may be required to identify support needs. Students undertaking mental health placements must obtain Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and National Police Check. Occupational health screening including vaccinations may be required by placement organisations. Computer access with appropriate setup for Learnline online platform is essential.
Core units cover individualised support provision, empowerment facilitation, independence and wellbeing support, healthy body systems, communication in health/community services, working with diverse people, legal and ethical practice, infection prevention and control, and safe work practices. Elective units include aged care support, dementia care, palliative care approaches, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, mental health support, and First Aid certification. Total of 903 nominal hours across all units.
CDU is the Northern Territory's largest training provider with expert lecturers and industry professionals. The institution offers first-class facilities, flexible study options, and a supportive learning environment with smaller class sizes enabling closer connections between students and tutors. Recognition of Prior Learning is accepted to help students qualify faster, and pathways into higher education are available for most courses.
Graduates can pursue careers as Care Assistants, Senior Personal Care Assistants, Residential Support Workers, Community Care Workers, Disability Service Officers, In-Home Respite Workers, Family Support Workers, or School Support Officers (Disability). Opportunities exist in aged care facilities, disability services, community health organisations, residential care settings, and in-home support services. Further training pathways include Certificate III in Community Services and progression to Certificate IV qualifications in mental health or alcohol and other drugs.
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