Course Overview

This skill set gives you the skills and confidence to provide safe, respectful, and effective care for older people. You’ll learn how to support daily living activities, promote independence, and deliver person-centred care. With a focus on practical experience, this skill set is a great way to enter the aged care sector or add specialised skills to your current role.

What you’ll learn

• Deliver person-centred support to older people
• Assist with daily activities such as mobility, meals, and personal care
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and colleagues
• Apply safe work practices, including infection prevention and manual handling
• Recognise and respond to the individual needs and rights of older people

Who it’s for

This course is designed for people looking to start work in the aged care sector or upskill for current roles in community services or healthcare. It’s a good first step toward further study in Individual Support qualifications.

You’ll come away with

• CHCSS00129 Individual Support – Ageing Skill Set (on successful completion of assessment) includes:
• CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
• CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
• CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• Practical skills to provide care and support in aged care settings
• A stronger understanding of the needs and rights of older people
• A pathway into employment or further study in Individual Support or Aged Care qualifications

Job outcomes

This skill set can help you move into roles such as:

• Aged Care Support Worker
• Community Care Worker
• Residential Care Assistant

These roles give you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older people while working in a supportive and growing industry.

Training provided by Aurora Training & Professional Services Pty Ltd, J2S Training Solutions Pty Ltd and Work Savvy Pty Ltd.