What do you need to do in this course?

This course does NOT have any formal entry requirements but it is important that you have:

• Access to the internet: Your reading and assessment materials have been set up online. You will need to have reliable internet to access the resources. If the internet speed is not high enough, you may struggle with uploading the required evidence, including videos, to the platform.
• Access to the computer: You will need access to a laptop or desktop for completing your course. You will need some basic computer skills to navigate the online platform using the instructions provided and download or upload files where required.
• Basic knowledge of using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF.
• A level of fitness that will allow you to undertake physical tasks involved in a day to day work related to the practical requirements of your course.
• Comply with Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital Literacy skills are required to study at this level.
• Be at least 18 Years of Age
• Provide and Meet USI Requirement   (Use Create USI)

Job Roles

The Ageing specialisation prepares you for employment in the aged care industry as a :

• Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
• Personal Support Assistant
• Residential Support Worker
• Residential Care Worker
• Aged Care Worker

Diversity and Wellbeing

NCA ensures the learning environment is culturally safe that the training environment and activities, materials and assessment policies, support services are accessible for the safety and wellbeing of the student. Ensure that students participating in work placements or training are not subjected to any form of sexual harassment, victimisation, or discrimination, in accordance with equal opportunity and anti-discrimination acts and other similar legislations., at common law.