Work with the elderly in aged care residential facilities or in their home, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support with personal care.
Prepare for a rewarding career supporting older people in residential aged care facilities or in their own homes. Learn how to provide person-centred support in line with individualised care plans, including assistance with personal care and daily living activities.
At North Ringwood Community House, our quality training programs are delivered by highly qualified trainers with valuable industry experience. We understand the needs of adult learners, particularly those returning to study, and provide a welcoming, supportive learning environment with small class sizes.
Students have access to modern training facilities, free onsite parking and free internet
People with disabilities are welcome to a apply.
First Nations Students: NRCHI is committed to providing a culturally safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment for First Nations and Torres Strait Islander students. Students are encouraged to discuss any cultural, learning, personal or other support needs that may effect their participation or progress in training.
Please contact the Training Coordinator at [email protected] or phone 9876 3421 for information and enrolment enquiries.
This course is delivered face to face one day a week with a qualified trainer. It is delivered through a combination of face-to-face classroom training, self directed learning and workplace placement.
Practical work placement is an essential part of the course, giving you the opportunity to put your learning into practice and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to work in the aged care and home care sectors.
You will complete 120 hours of work placement, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a real workplace. This experience will help you learn to work as part of a team, communicate with other care professionals and provide person-centred support to clients.
Your placement may be arranged through one of our industry partners, or you may have the option to organise your own placement, subject to approval by North Ringwood Community House.
Before commencing placement, you must obtain the required screening checks at your own expense. These include an NDIS Worker Screening Check, a Victorian Police Check and any additional pre-employment screening or documentation required by your placement provider.
Assessment throughout the course uses a variety of methods to help you demonstrate your knowledge and skills. These may include written questions, case studies, scenarios, research activities and practical demonstrations in the classroom and workplace.
Practical work placement is a compulsory component of the course. You will complete 120 hours of workplace placement, where you will apply your learning in a real work environment and complete a range of practical tasks.
Accredited training is competency-based, which means you are assessed against nationally recognised standards rather than receiving marks or grades. For each assessment task, your result will be recorded as either Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory.
If your work is assessed as Not Yet Satisfactory, you will be given feedback and at least one opportunity to resubmit or demonstrate the required skills, in accordance with the assessment requirements.
To be deemed competent in a unit, you must successfully complete all required assessment tasks. For some units, a final assessment decision cannot be made until you have completed the required workplace placement hours and demonstrated the necessary skills in the workplace.
Course is made up of 15 units – 9 core units and 6 elective units.
Core units:
Elective units:
There are no pre-requisite requirements for individual units of competency. North Ringwood Community House has set the following entry requirements for enrolment in this course:
NRCHI only accepts students who are 18 years of age or older.
North Ringwood Community House Inc is an Accredited Training Organisation No. 6434. This course is nationally recognised and accredited. On completion of the course you will receive a testamur for the qualification.
Training delivered with Victorian State and Commonwealth Government Funding. For details visit Victorian Skills First.
Funded fee: If you meet the eligibility requirements for Government subsidised training the following fees and charges apply for 2027.
Tuition fee: $225
Student services: $150
Materials: $150
Total: $525
Concession tuition fee: $45
Student services: $150
Materials: $150
Total: $345
Fee for service: If you do not meet the eligibility requirements for Government subsidised training the following fees and charges apply.
Tuition fee: $4500
Student services: $150
Materials: $150
Total: $4800
Concession tuition fee: $4300
Student services: $150
Materials: $150
Total: $4600
A deposit of $200 is required on enrolment and the balance prior to course commencement. A payment plan for the balance will be negotiated prior to enrolment if required.
*Concession fees are available to those on government pensions and health care cards. Students must provide their eligible concession card for sighting by NRCHI staff.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply. such as student services and amenities fees.
NRCHI is committed to providing accurate, transparent and ethical information in accordance with the requirements of the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) and the Skills First VET Funding Contract.
NRCHI does not engage brokers or third-party providers to promote, advertise or recruit students on its behalf. All student recruitment and enrolment activities are managed directly by NRCHI.
NRCHI does not subcontract any part of its training or assessment services. All training and assessment are delivered directly by appropriately qualified NRCHI staff.
NRCHI maintains a current and accurate provider profile on the Victorian Skills Gateway in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Skills First VET Funding Contract.
NRCHI does not offer inducements to prospective students to influence their enrolment decisions. All staff are required to provide accurate, clear and transparent information and must not offer inappropriate incentives, gifts, benefits or other advantages to encourage student enrolment.
NRCHI does not guarantee employment, successful course completion, assessment outcomes or any other specific outcome as a result of undertaking a course. Student outcomes may vary depending on individual circumstances, participation, performance and other relevant factors.
NRCHI is committed to ensuring that prospective and enrolled students receive honest and transparent information to support informed decisions about their training and education.
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