Aged care is one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia due to being an ageing population.
This course is designed for workers in the community and / or residential setting who provide individualised support to people who need support due to ageing, disability and other reasons.
This course is a double specialisation, meaning, it is made up of units of study that target two work settings:
The Ageing specialisation prepares you for employment in the aged care industry as a:
It is the standard entry qualification for personal care work in a residential aged care facility (Nursing Home) and the home care environment. It is a recognised pathway to becoming an enrolled nurse (EN). Further university study will lead you to work as a Registered Nurse (RN)
You'll get to learn all aspects of a carer's role including following an individualised plan to undertake daily personal care tasks to ensure the well-being of older people.
This course is for:
This course does NOT have any formal entry requirements but it is important that you have:
