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Certificate IV in Ageing Support

National ID: CHC43015 | State ID: AWM9

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to plan, develop, implement and monitor programs and services for older people. You will learn skills to assess the needs of older people with complex circumstances and plan and conduct group and recreation programs for older people. You will also learn how to monitor services, implement and monitor health and safety policies and procedures and organise an effective work environment. As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.

This qualification builds on the skills and knowledge of the participant would have gained in Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate III in Aged Care.

The units of study are more demanding and provide a deeper understanding of the issues concerning aged clients and service provision for this target group.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Your Certificate IV in Ageing Support prepares you for roles such as a personal care worker, community worker or aged care worker.

Your Certificate IV in Ageing Support prepares you for roles such as aged care coordinator, personal care worker, community worker or aged care worker.

Further StudyOption(s)

Diploma of Community Services

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Course overview

View this course on South Regional Tafe's website

Albany

  • 12 months
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Bunbury

  • 12 months
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Busselton

  • 12 months
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Narrogin

  • 12 months
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Albany 12 months No No selection criteria
Bunbury 12 months No No selection criteria
Busselton 12 months No No selection criteria
Narrogin 12 months No No selection criteria
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VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

National ID: CHC33015 | State ID: AA66

Learn how to empower and support the independence of our elders needing care and join one of Australia's fastest growing industries

When you complete the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) you will be ready to start a rewarding career providing direct care to clients in residential, home and community settings.

Aged Care Workers provide personal, physical and emotional support to older people who require assistance with daily living. When you provide support to older people you are able to make a tremendous difference to their quality of life and achieve real personal satisfaction through your work. Aged care work is rewarding in itself and provides the opportunity to meet a wide variety of older people.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Your Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) prepares you for roles such as: Personal care worker, community worker, aged care worker

Job titles may include Aged Carer, Personal Care Worker and Personal Carer.

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

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Course overview

View this course on North Metro Tafe's website

Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)

  • One semester
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Mt Lawley

  • One semester
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Midland

  • One semester
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) One semester No No selection criteria
Mt Lawley One semester No No selection criteria
Midland One semester No No selection criteria
View this course on South Regional Tafe's website

Albany

Bunbury

Busselton

  • Six months
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Collie

  • Six months
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Denmark

  • Six months
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Esperance

  • Six months
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Harvey

  • Six months
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Margaret River

  • Six months
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Mount Barker

  • Six months
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Narrogin

  • Six months
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Albany Six months Yes Academic achievement and work history
Bunbury Six months Yes Academic achievement and work history
Busselton Six months No No selection criteria
Collie Six months No No selection criteria
Denmark Six months No No selection criteria
Esperance Six months No No selection criteria
Harvey Six months No No selection criteria
Margaret River Six months No No selection criteria
Mount Barker Six months No No selection criteria
Narrogin Six months No No selection criteria
Apply now
Print PDF

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

Certificate II in Introduction to Aged Care

National ID: 52841WA | State ID: BEI60

When you complete the Certificate II in Introduction to Aged Care you'll be on your way to a career as an aged care assistant.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the aged care industry, caring for the elderly, enabling them to maintain independence, supporting people with personal care, safety procedures, ethical behaviour, infection control, working with cultural diversity, and workplace health and safety.

This course includes a compulsory work placement.         

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

Course overview

View this course on South Regional Tafe's website

Albany

  • Six months
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria

Bunbury

  • Six months
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Albany Six months No No selection criteria
Bunbury Six months No No selection criteria
Apply now
Print PDF

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

Certificate III in Individual Support

National ID: CHC33015 | State ID: AWK6

Are you ready for a lifelong career helping others?

When you complete the Certificate III in Individual Support you'll be on your way to a career helping those that need support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the aged care industry or disability sector, caring, enabling people to maintain independence. You will gain an understanding about supporting people with dementia, safety procedures, ethical behaviour, infection control, working with cultural diversity, and workplace health and safety.

You will develop the skills and knowledge required to provide personal, physical and emotional support to people who require assistance with daily living, including the elderly and people with disabilities.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to become a nursing assistant, home care worker, aged care worker or residential care worker.

Successful completion of this qualification may lead to employment as a: Community care worker, Disability support worker, aged care worker, Nursing assistant, Home care assistant, In-home respite worker.

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

Course overview

View this course on Central Regional Tafe's website

Geraldton

  • One semester
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Geraldton One semester No No selection criteria
Apply now
Print PDF

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

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