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Location
Online
Study Mode
Online

Outcomes
Accommodation Support Worker, Aged Care Worker, Care Assistant, Community Care Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Personal Care Worker, Residential Care Worker, Support Worker
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QualificationCertificate III

Duration
Self paced - up to 12 months

Start Date
Anytime – start anytime!
Payment Option
Fee For Service, Payment plan, Upfront payment
This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

How Much Will It Cost?

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

Go from beginner to professional community services worker with the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), offered by Open Colleges. Additionally, Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative makes finding required work placement easy.

The course is designed to get you job-ready, providing you with the skills and training you need to step directly into a support role when you finish. You’ll learn how to facilitate the empowerment of older people; work with diverse people; the legal and ethical requirements for working in a care role; implement behaviour support strategies, plus much more.

160 hours of work placement is required to complete this course – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

Open Colleges Guaranteed Work Placement

Eligibility

Entry requirements can differ depending on the course. Generally, you need to be at least 18 years old to enrol. If you are under 18, you will require permission from a parent or guardian. Students should also possess basic language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills to read course materials comfortably, understand technical terms, and communicate effectively via email.

To learn more about the specific entry requirements for this course or if you need advice on whether this course is suitable for you please enquire now.

Please note: This course is not available to student visa holders.

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