Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
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Start your journey in the rewarding field of helping and caring for older people by gaining the knowledge and practical experience offered in this course. Potential outcomes include working as a care worker or assistant in nursing in a residential aged care facility, or as a community care worker.
A growing sector - which has been identified by the government as having a skills shortage - requires professional people to provide the personal, physical and emotional support required for Australia's rapidly ageing population.
Many people are drawn to aged care courses due to the opportunity of helping the elderly and giving back to the community.
Suitable for both direct entry and for those who already have some expereience but want to formalise their qualifications.
This course, offered by Open Colleges on behalf of ICM Training, includes a practical work placement component to give you experience in an operating aged care facility. The work placement is designed to give you the practical, hands-on experience that you need in order to become fully job-ready and step directly into a role.
Included in the course is a selection of learning materials, including access to a simulated aged care facility.
Course Quick Look
- Awarded By:
- Open Colleges
- Qualification:
- Certificate lll
- Study Mode:
- Online
- Duration:
- Maximum 18 months
- Nationally Recognised:
- YES
