Short Course in Aged Care
Nationally Recognised Qualification
Course Overview
Looking to start a career in aged care or build your foundational skills? The Short Course in Aged Care is designed to give you the essential knowledge and nationally recognised training you need to enter the aged care sector with confidence.
If you're considering a career in aged care but want to test the waters first, this short course is a great starting point. Whether you're exploring the field before committing to a full Certificate III qualification, prefer to study online, or need a Statement of Attainment to begin working in the sector, this course offers a practical and flexible entry pathway.
Through this short online course in aged care, you’ll earn a Statement of Attainment in CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing). It includes three key units focused on working with diverse people, understanding the human body, and delivering effective aged care services.
Whether you’re new to the industry or want to upskill quickly, this self-paced course will help you gain practical, job-ready skills – and open the door to further study or employment in aged care.
What You Will Learn
Through this nationally recognised short course in aged care, you’ll develop foundational skills to support older people in a professional care setting. You’ll learn how to:
Work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, promoting inclusion and effective communication
Recognise and understand basic body systems and identify signs of potential health concerns in clients
Follow organisational policies and procedures to deliver safe, ethical, and person-centred aged care
Build awareness of cultural needs, professional boundaries, and the importance of empathy in aged care
Apply practical strategies to support the wellbeing and independence of older individuals
Career Outcomes
Secure Your Future in Aged Care
A career in aged care means making a real difference in the lives of others while enjoying meaningful work and competitive pay. With the 2025 Aged Care Award changes, your qualifications will open doors to higher roles and better pay. Now is the time to start building your future.
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Possible Careers
Students who successfully complete this online short course in aged care may be able to pursue the following career outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Upskilled’s Short Course in Aged Care is a flexible, online course that helps you build essential skills through nationally recognised training. This short course includes key aged care units from the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), and leads to a Statement of Attainment. If you're looking for an aged care short course, want to study aged care online, or need a statement of attainment in aged care to start working in the sector, this course is a practical first step. Below are some FAQs to help you learn more about Upskilled’s Short Course in Aged Care.
The Short Course in Aged Care is a nationally recognised short online course offered by Upskilled. It provides a Statement of Attainment from units within the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), helping you build core skills for working in aged care.
Yes. This is a Statement of Attainment, which means you'll receive formal recognition for the units you complete. These units are part of the nationally recognised CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
This aged care course is delivered 100% online through Upskilled’s learning platform. You can study at your own pace with access to support from experienced trainers.
This short course is ideal for people looking to start a career in aged care, or those who want to upskill quickly with essential, job-ready training.
Absolutely. The units you complete can be credited toward the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) if you choose to continue your studies.
Course Modules
To satisfy the requirements of this nationally recognised short course, you'll need to complete the following units of competency.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. This unit applies to all workers. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about healthy body systems and the impacts of ageing and disability. It includes recognising and reporting any changes in healthy bodies involving people who are ageing or living with disability. Any identified issues of concern to be reported to the supervisor or professional health staff. This unit applies to workers across a range of community services contexts. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in an aged care work context. The unit covers meeting job requirements, complying with organisational requirements and working in an aged care sector context. This unit applies to individuals who work with older people in a range of community services and health contexts. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and is carried out under regular direct, indirect or remote supervision. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Industry Outlook
Discover why Community Services is a vital and rewarding field, making a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Annual Employment Growth
30,200
Median Age
41
Studying with Upskilled
What's Included?
By choosing Upskilled's Short Course in Aged Care, you'll gain access to resources that enhance your online learning experience, making it interactive and engaging:
What you need to know
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. 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.
Recommended Skills and Resources:
- Have the ability to read and write in English and display numeracy skills up to a minimum level of Year 10.
- Have access to a modern computer with high-speed internet.
- Have access to a device with audio/video recording and playback capabilities.
- Have basic computing skills, including the ability to make and upload short videos.
Dedicated Community Service Trainers
Upskilled's community services trainers bring comprehensive skills and industry experience to prepare you for a rewarding career. They approach training with empathy, compassion, and openness, helping you develop job-ready skills. Support includes recorded assessment walkthroughs, academic support sessions, additional resources, professional development opportunities, peer support, practical practice sessions via Zoom, and online recorded training.
Hear from our past students
Personally I enjoyed the selected content of the course! What I appreciate most is the way is organised! I never found a school website/platform so well organised in every details!! I personally struggle with concentration and find the “immersive reader” tool was truly a gift! Jackie is an incredible teacher: very efficient, supportive, helpful and friendly! I wish the school is gonna introduce soon the Certificate IV of Individual Support !!! Thank you all!
My experience with Upskilled has been excellent. The variety of resources and flexible scheduling have made learning convenient and enjoyable. I had access to diverse learning materials, including Zoom meetings, discussions, and reading materials. I particularly appreciated the teachers' availability to answer messages or reschedule meetings as needed. This support significantly enhanced my studying experience.
My Experience with upskilled's coordinator Mr Ronnie, is absolutely amazing, his such a great teacher and his explanation in regarding the course are very clear and very helpful. Since I started he was always there when needed help with the course. Mr Ronnie makes you understand how to reach your goal of understanding of each session and the progress is very successful. Keep up with the good work Ronnie, and i recommend Upskilled's and Ronnie to every student and do not hesitate to contact all staff there as there a very grateful and will attend helping you straight away. One more think, I wouldn't be able to do this with out you (Ronnie) helping and supporting me, overall his fantastic. I look forward to the next meeting.
Our Trainers
Upskilled Community Service trainers are industry professionals with extensive experience and expertise, dedicated to providing practical, hands-on learning. They are committed to helping students develop the skills to succeed in the impactful and evolving community services industry.
