Aged Care is a career that makes a difference in the lives of older people and an industry with a shortage of skilled workers.
In this traineeship you will combine on the job training with an aged care employer and classroom training with Djerriwarrh. The traineeship is free for eligible participants* and you may be offered ongoing work with the host employer at the completion of the program.
You will be introduced to all aspects of a carers’ role including personal care, well being and assistance with daily activities. On successful completion of the traineeship you will achieve the CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and disability).
We have traineeships starting regularly. Contact us for current information about dates and times.
This traineeship may lead to paid work in a residential aged care facility or with an In Home Care provider.
There are no formal entry requirements however applicants must undertake a pretraining review to determine if the program is suitable and appropriate for them.
The traineeship is open to people from all walks of life. We encourage you to apply if English is not your first language, if you have a disability, if you are indigenous and whatever your age, gender or sexuality. We also encourage you to apply if you are completely new to this industry.
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Core Units
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
Group A electives – AGEING specialisation
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Group B electives – DISABILITY specialisation
CHCDIS011 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 Work effectively in disability support
Course Fees for 2025
| Approximate
Government Contribution |
Tuition fee | Tuition (per hour) |
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| Full fee paying | $0.00 | $8,505.00 | $9.24 | |||
| Government subsidised | $8,505.00 | $224.70 | $0.24 | |||
| Government subsidised – Concession | $8,505.00 | $224.70 | $0.24 | |||
* Training is delivered with the support of Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding, subject to the eligibility of the individual. Click here to check eligibility
