The pathway
This combined Ageing and Disability qualification is designed for people seeking a career in aged care, disability support, home care and NDIS services. Study at your own pace and complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised work placement.
Why study this pathway?
Australia’s support services need people who can combine practical care skills with dignity, communication and respect for individual choice.
- Disability support worker
- Personal care assistant
- Home care worker
- Community support worker
Build experience, then consider Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Certificate IV in Disability Support or targeted short courses that match your workplace.
What you will learn
- Provide person-centred support that respects dignity, privacy and individual goals
- Assist clients with personal care, mobility, daily activities and community participation
- Apply NDIS, communication, infection-control, WHS and care-plan practices in support roles
Units
Use a person-centred approach to support a person's goals, preferences, rights and everyday needs.
Support informed choice, dignity, independence and participation in daily life.
Promote wellbeing and independence while recognising changing support needs.
Recognise basic body systems and report changes that may affect a person's health.
Communicate clearly and work safely with colleagues, clients and service providers.
Work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
Maintain safe infection prevention practices in support environments.
Apply workplace health and safety procedures in direct care.
Assessment
A blend of knowledge questions, practical demonstrations, workplace observations and a supervised work placement.
Entry requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Provide a valid USI and identity evidence
- Provide visa and English language evidence if you are not an Australian citizen