Aged Care & Health Related Courses

With the increasing demand for aged care professionals due to the growing aging population, studying aged care programs in Australia presents a promising opportunity to make a positive impact while securing a stable future.

The Australian Government has also announced new labour agreements making it easier for Aged Care workers to get sponsored and create migration pathways

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$5,500 - $10,500

Certificate III Individual Support

Are you wanting to kick start your career in the community service industry? Studying the Certificate III Individual Support will give you the skills and training to provided individual support in aged care as well as home and community settings.

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting (residential aged care facilities) who follow an individualised plan for provision of person-centred care to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Workers are being required to increasingly support people in their homes, support people with increasingly complex needs, to tailor care and support approaches to meet individual needs with increased ‘client’ choice.

Location:

Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Hobart & Sydney.

Intake & Duration:

Monthly intake and course duration is 12 months

Outcome:

Aged care support worker, disability support worker, assistant in nursing, personal care assistant in areas of residential aged care facilities, respite care worker, community based care worker, retirement villages care worker.

Requirements:

  • Year 12 Certificate (or equivalent) or Adult Entry
  • English requirement: 5.5 (no band score less than 5.0) or TOEFL iBT – 46 or PTE Academic – 42 (minimum of 36 in each band)

$5,500 - $11,000

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Are you wanting to find a career int the aged care sector? By choosing to study your certificate IV in Ageing Support you are taking the steps towards a rewarding career where you can really make a difference in somebody’s life.

Overview

With a growing demand for aged care workers in a variety of roles within residential facilities, private homes and with the community, the certificate IV in ageing support with equip you with the necessary skills. Graduates will develop the skills, knowledge and hands on experience to work in both residential aged cate and community based facilities in jobs such as support worker and individual care worker, right through to team leader or support coordinator.

Location:

Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Hobart & Sydney.

Intake & Duration:

Monthly intake and course duration is 6-18 months

Outcome:

Coordinator, ream leader, support worker, service coordinator, daily activity officer.

Requirements:

  • Year 12 Certificate (or equivalent) or Adult Entry
  • English requirement: 5.5 (no band score less than 5.0) or TOEFL iBT – 46 or PTE Academic – 42 (minimum of 36 in each band)

$5,000 - $13,000

Certificate IV in Disability

Studying the certificate IV in Disability will allow you to help people with disabilities live life to the fullest. You will learn to promote a person-centred approach, work without direct supervision as well as how to supervise and coordinate small teams.

Overview

The certificate IV in Disability course covers a range of specialised skills and knowledge including recognising healthy body systems, understanding person centred support, and advocating for people with a disability. Graduates will be trained to help people with an intellectual or physical disability, by empowering them to become more independent and self-reliant, so they can participate in community activities.

Location:

Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Hobart & Sydney.

Intake & Duration:

Monthly intake and course duration is 12 – 18 months

Outcome:

Disability support worker, assistant in nursing, personal care assistant in areas of residential aged care facilities, respite care worker, community-based care worker.

Requirements:

  • Year 12 Certificate (or equivalent) or Adult Entry
  • English requirement: 5.5 (no band score less than 5.0) or TOEFL iBT – 46 or PTE Academic – 42 (minimum of 36 in each band)

$11,500 - $23,000

Diploma of Mental Health

Do you have a passion for helping others and are looking for an interesting and challenging filed to specialise in? Then studying the Diploma of mental health will provide you with the skills and knowledge to become a practitioner in fields such as counselling, referral, advocacy, education and health promotion.

Overview

The Diploma of Mental Health with provide graduate with the ability to offer speciality information to those affected by mental health concerns, such as intervention programs, development of wellness plans and directives and advocacy services. You will also learn counselling skill and how to work with those experiencing drug and alcohol concerns.

Location:

Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin, Gold Coast, Hobart & Sydney.

Intake & Duration:

Intake Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct and course duration is 12 – 24 months

Outcome:

Mental Health Worker, Alcohol and other drugs worker, community worker, case worker/manager, recovery support worker.

Requirements:

  • Year 12 Certificate (or equivalent) or Adult Entry
  • English requirement: 5.5 (no band score less than 5.0) or TOEFL iBT – 46 or PTE Academic – 42 (minimum of 36 in each band)

from $15,000 per year

Diploma of Nursing

Nursing is one of the most in-demand occupations in Australia and around the world. If you can see yourself working with people to help cure and alleviate illness, nursing could be the course for you.

Overview

Nursing ranks highly as a rewarding and meaningful career choice for many. If you enjoy taking care of others and would like a fulfilling role in the nursing industry, then the Diploma of Nursing is an ideal platform to launch your career aspirations. Learn the legal requirements, health assessments, care plans, communication, and safe practices associated with nursing and give your career a kick-start into a profession with excellent employment outcomes.

Location:

Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast Brisbane, Sunshine Coast

Intake & Duration:

Intake February & July and course duration is 18 months

Outcome:

Graduates of the Diploma of Nursing can also look to continue onto the Bachelor of Nursing and become a registered nurse.

Requirements:

  • Must have graduated year 12 in home country
  • Must have a minimum of IELTS 7 in all 4 components

from $20,000 per year

Bachelor of Nursing

The Bachelor of Nursing is the qualification that you need to work as a Registered Nurse in Australia. Registered Nurse is currently on the Department of Home Affairs Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List. The Bachelor of nursing runs for 3 years (Or 2 years after completing the Diploma of Nursing).

Overview

Nursing graduates in Australia are capable of delivering safe and competent practice. The Bachelor of Nursing emphasises nursing practice and theory to assist you to operate as part of a professional health care team. The course aims to develop professional health workers that have the necessary skills and knowledge to make safe and ethical decisions, and communicate flawlessly with patients and medical professionals.

Location:

Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast Brisbane, Sunshine Coast

Intake & Duration:

Intake February & July and course duration is 36 months

Outcome:

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Nursing at accredited providers, students may apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Requirements:

  • Must have graduated year 12 in home country
  • Must have a minimum of IELTS 7 in all 4 components

$10,000 - $17,500

Diploma of Community Service

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes, who provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing.

Overview

Are you wanting to advance your skills for a range of strategic leadership and management roles? This course provides individuals with the knowledge to make high level autonomous decisions in business whilst using initiative and judgment to plan and implement a range of leadership and management functions in varied contexts.

Location:

Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Darwin, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Tasmania

Intake & Duration:

Intake is monthly depending on location and course duration is 12 – 18 months

Outcome:

Residential Care worker, community Health Worker, Relationship Educator, Volunteer Coordinator, Migrant Community Worker, Tenants Advisory Worker, Case Manager, Family Support Worker

Related Courses:

Certificate IV in Disability, Certificate IV in Community Services, Certificate IV in Mental Health, Diploma of Mental Health Advanced, Diploma of Community Sector Management

Requirements:

  • English – IELTS 5.5 or equivalent in TOEFL, PTE, OET or /and meet the Literacy, Language, Numeracy (LLN) test organised by Salford College*
  • Academic – At least Year 12 equivalent to Australian standards or/and Certificate level qualification from Australia or/and life experiences and background of relevant work.

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Community Services & Health Courses was last modified: March 28th, 2024 by PTA