Become an Aged Care Service Manager

CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services (WA only)

Please note – this course is available to Western Australian residents only.

If you are looking for a career that utilises your great communication and interpersonal skills as well as your desire to help others in the community, then this CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services qualification from Industry Skills Training could be a great career step. This qualification is also ideal for people already working in the community services sector who wish to expand their knowledge in the field and further their career.

The course will teach you essential skills required for holding positions involved in community services, case management and social housing that focus on management, coordination and delivery of person-centred services to individuals, groups and various communities.

By acquiring skills such as facilitating workplace debriefing and support processes, managing legal and ethical compliance, assessing and promoting social, emotional and physical well-being, providing advocacy and representation services and development and facilitation of all aspects of case management, you will be able to confidently perform in a range of community services positions across a broad spectrum of organisations.

This qualification will also enable you to work autonomously under broad directions from senior management, as well as to oversee the work of junior staff members.

This course if offered at our Malaga campus (full time Mon – Fri), and our Joondalup campus (3 evenings a week Tues-Thurs).

There is a minimum work placement component of 100 hours.

Note: This course is available through the Jobs & Skills WA Priority Industry Training and Lower Fees, Local Skills programs. A government funded discount is available for eligible students. Enquire now to find out if you qualify. This course is NOT available to people on 500 or 600 visas.

Classroom, On Campus, Workplace

WA

Aged Care Service Manager, Aged Care Worker, Case Manager, Case Worker, Community Care Worker, Community Development Officer, Community Manager, Community Services Manager, Community Services Worker, Community Worker, Youth Worker

Price may vary

Enquire now for course duration

CHC52015

Diploma of Community Services (WA only)

If you are a compassionate person with good communication skills, and would like to build a rewarding career based on building stronger local communities, then this CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services qualification from Insight Training could be just the thing you’re looking for.

This contemporary course is specifically designed to give you all the skills and knowledge required to take on challenges presented in community services roles, as well as the ability to take on more senior and management roles in the sector. You will learn essential skills such as how to analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services, how to develop and implement service programs, how to manage legal and ethical compliance and how to develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management.

The course will allow you to choose an elective specialisation that focuses on one of the important aspects of community work such as drug and alcohol recovery, mental health, disability, youth work or case management. The course also involves 100-120 hours of practical work placement which will allow you to gain crucial practical experience required to hit the ground running once you take on a specific role in the industry.

You have a choice of studying this course online (blended with virtual classes), or by correspondence. Please note that both options still involve the practical work experience component.

This course is government funded through the Jobs and Skills WA program, which applies to eligible WA residents.

This course uses the following delivery methods, please take this into account when assessing course suitability:

Blended with virtual classes – you can do the whole course online but you do need to attend some online classes at specific times (a couple of nights per week) with trainers. This study mode is government funded and is the most popular type of study mode used by students at Insight Training.

Please Note: This course is NOT available to people on a 500 or 600 visa.

Blended, Workplace

WA

Aged Care Service Manager, Aged Care Worker, Case Coordinator, Case Management Supervisor, Community Care Worker, Community Centre Manager, Community Development Manager, Community Development Officer, Community Development Youth Worker, Community Services Case Manager, Community Services Manager, Community Wellness Officer, Community Worker, Indigenous Community Liaison Officer, Indigenous Youth Worker, Youth and Family Services Officer

Price may vary

Flexible to suit your needs

Not Available

CHC43015

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

This CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support qualification from Phillips Institute is ideal for individuals seeking a career change, or those looking to upgrade their aged care, health, or community services background and experience.

The Certificate IV in Aged Care is quickly becoming a requirement for all Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) as more employers seek qualified workers to provide services to the elderly with complex needs. This qualification allows you to provide basic nursing care and other daily living activities to individuals with complex needs. Additionally, you will gain the necessary skills to train and support other workers and residents to promote independence and community participation. You will also learn delegation and supervision techniques for other workers, such as Certificate III workers, and care planning and documentation to improve the quality of care provided to the elderly.

The course can be delivered via a combination of classroom workshops, Zoom classes, blended online learning, and lab skill days to deliver essential theory, skills, and knowledge. There are also practical training opportunities for you to develop your skills on the job, including placement in an aged care facility under supervision for a specified period of time. If you are already an active participant or currently employed in the residential aged care industry, your expertise will be recognised and you may be provided with the appropriate accreditation.

This course is covered by the Victorian Government’s Skills First funding program and eligible students can have 100% of their tuition fees covered. Please enquire now to see if you qualify for this government funding.

Blended, Classroom, On Campus, Workplace

VIC

Aged Care Service Manager, Aged Care Worker, Community Care Worker, Community Development Officer, Community Health Worker, Community Services Worker, Community Support Worker, Community-Based Support Officer

Price may vary

Approx. 9 months

Not Available

CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Perth only)

If you are a good communicator who posses a sense of compassion and loves helping people in need, then maybe a career in community services and individual support could be right for you? If you can see yourself working as an aged care worker, personal carer, support worker or a community carer, then this CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification from Gateway Training Academy could be ideal for you.

Day and evening classes are available for this course. Evening classes are held only at select campuses. Gateway Training Academy has campuses in Perth, Fremantle, and Mandurah.

This qualification reflects the responsibilities of professionals working in community support and/or residential settings. Individual care professionals adhere to personalised plans to offer people-centered support to those requiring assistance due to ageing, disability, or other factors. The scope of work encompasses exercising discretion and judgment in the realm of individual support, coupled with a commitment to taking accountability for one’s own outputs. Professionals possessing this qualification possess a diverse skill set, encompassing factual, technical, and procedural knowledge, along with a foundational understanding of the theoretical concepts and practices essential for delivering individual support.

Students from WA may be eligible for government funding from the Jobs & Skills WA program, both of which cover a part of your course fees. Please enquire for to details and to check your eligibility.

Please Note: This course is NOT available to people on a 500 or 600 visa.

Blended, Classroom, On Campus, Workplace

WA

Aged Care Service Manager, Aged Care Worker, Assistant Community Services Worker, Community Care Worker, Community Health Worker, Community Support Worker, Community Wellness Officer, Disabilities Services Officer, Disability Support Worker

Price may vary

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CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

If you’re a compassionate type of person who thrives on empowering the disadvantaged people in your community, then this CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) qualification from Open Colleges could provide you with an interesting and rewarding career pathway.

This course is designed to prepare you for enduring success in the expanding aged care sector by becoming a proficient aged and disability care worker. The course will teach you sector essentials, including how to follow safe work practices for direct client care, how to facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support, how to provide individualised support and how to support independence and wellbeing of clients, amongst others. This course also involves 160 hours of practical work placement within an approved care facility, aimed at giving you much needed real life experience before you graduate.

This course is conducted 100% online except for the practical work component which will have to be suitably arranged.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding.

Online, Workplace

Online

Aged Care Service Manager, Aged Care Worker, Community Services Worker, Community Support Worker, Disability Support Worker, Disability Team Leader, Disability Team Supervisor

Price may vary

Self paced - up to 12 months

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