Aged Care, Disability and Individual Support

 
What qualifications do I need to enrol in a aged care, disability and inidividual support course?

To enrol in one of these courses, there are no formal entry requirements.
To make sure you get the most out of training with us, the following enrolment process applies:
- Once you have inquired, one of our friendly Education Consultants will contact you to ensure you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification.
- A short language, literacy and numeracy assessment will need to be completed upon enrolment.  

As a worker in this industry, you'll be supporting others to improve their livelihoods and wellbeing, creating positive change and impact. You'll generally work with people that are part of the vulnerable populations, where they may face ongoing challenges due to age or disability.

Aged care, disability and individual support workers have the ability to work in a variety of settings, which includes hospitals, government institutions and other related health facilities.

Depending on what qualification you end up studying with Upskilled, there are a variety of career outcomes you can pursue that may be in line with your career goals. This sector has an extensive range of career opportunities available and it will depend on where your passion lies. At the end of the day, you'll have the opportunity to work in an industry where job satisfaction and career fulfilment is high.

The following are potential career pathways you can explore:

• Aged care worker
• Disability support worker

• Make a real difference in people's lives: No matter what role you choose to pursue in the community services industry, the support and care you'll give to other people can create a positive impact.
• A variety of work available: You have room to move in the community services industry, so if you want to be in a different role, it's possible to do this as there are plenty of other sectors you can explore.
• The industry is booming: It's projected that by 2023, the industry will have over 1.9 million employees. With Australia's ageing population, there is a high demand for skilled workers in community services - particularly in aged care.
• Develop useful transferable skills: Being a team player, having the ability to solve problems and critical thinking are transferable skills you can gain from working in community services, which can help you interact with people on a daily basis.

An aged care, disability and individual support course can help you gain the required skills to be prepared for a rewarding career in the industry. You'll get the opportunity to give back to the community and help people.

Some of the core skills you can gain from these courses include: 

• Excellent people skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Empathy
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to undertake admin and organisational tasks

Most of the online services offered through Upskilled includes work placement where you'll have the opportunity to gain work experience at a host organisation of your choice. 

This means that you'll have exposure to real-work scenarios that can give you further preparation and a foot in the door for paid employment. It can also help you make professional connections with people already working in the industry. 

All Upskilled community services courses include role-playing activities that allow you to also work with either your colleagues, family or friends to participate in your assessments. This helps us assess your understanding of the content and provides you with practical training for the industry, alongside the theory-based community services units.