Aged Care Courses and Disability Care Courses
Want a job where you get to help make people’s lives better each and every day? Then why not start one of our aged care courses, or study an online course in disability care? These qualifications could open a huge range of job opportunities, giving you important skills for work in the community services sector.
Aged Care Courses
Join thousands of students studying online aged care courses with Inspire – and get ready to embark on a rewarding career in aged care, by getting professional aged care training!
Thousands of students study aged care with Inspire every year – many going on to embark on a rewarding and beautiful career helping Australia’s elderly and their families live their lives more fully.
We offer Australia’s leading aged care courses and qualifications – including the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), and the Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community Care). These aged care courses are both designed to help you work in an aged care context – either in an aged care facility or by providing vital in-home care to the elderly.
Study your aged care course online in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth – or in fact anywhere in Australia in the comfort of your own home.
Our Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) aged care course will give you the skills you need work in an aged care facility in Australia; whereas the Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community Care) aged care course will provide the necessary knowledge and experience to care for the elderly in their homes.
Every online aged care course offered by Inspire Education is a nationally recognised qualification, designed to open up new job opportunities in the aged care sector.
Disability Courses
Inspire’s disability care courses are also popular for those wanting to help engage, empower, and assist people with disabilities. We offer Australia’s leading aged care courses and qualifications – including the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), and the Certificate IV in Disability.
If you are someone that wants a genuinely rewarding career, where you get to help people every day – Inspire’s aged care courses, and disability courses are the perfect way to gain the skills and qualifications you need.
Every online disability course offered by Inspire Education is a nationally recognised qualification, designed to open up new job opportunities in the disabilities services sector.
Free Course InfopackTake a Look at Our Full Range of Individual Support (Aged Care, Disability, and Home Care) Course Options Below:
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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)The CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) offers you the valuable knowledge and skills required to be a member of the health and community care industry. |
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Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)The CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) offers you the valuable knowledge and skills required to provide disability support services. |
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Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community)The CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community) offers you the valuable knowledge and skills required to perform the role of caring for those in need within our community. |
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Certificate IV in Ageing SupportDo you have the drive, excitement and determination to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, then CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is the course for you! |
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Certificate IV in DisabilityThe Cert IV in Disability is Australia’s latest disability training course. It is ideal for individuals who want to develop a career in disability that help people with disabilities, by gaining the latest nationally accredited qualification for disability support workers. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of jobs can people completing aged care courses and disability care courses normally pursue?
Holding a qualification in aged care and disability is the minimum standard to work in many types of aged care facilities and disability services in Australia.
You can typically apply for the following aged care jobs and disability jobs:
- Aged Care Worker
- Home Care Assistant
- Personal Care Assistant
- Community Care Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- NDIS Support Worker
- Personal Care Assistant
- In-home Respite Worker
- Personal Care Giver
What main skills will I learn when I complete a course in aged care and disability care?
Our aged care courses will prepare you for a rewarding career in the aged, health, or community care sector.
You will learn critical skills and knowledge to fulfill the functions of an aged care worker, and care for seniors and the elderly in a range of community facilities and settings.
While our disability courses will prepare you for a rewarding career in caring and provider services to those with disabilities, and the community care sector more generally.
You will learn how to fulfill the critical functions of disability carer for a wide range of individuals. These include how to contribute as a team member in a home and community care facility, empower people with a disability, support their independence and well-being, and meet their individual support needs.
How long will it take me to complete each aged care and disability care qualification?
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) – There are up to 988 study hours for this course (including Vocational Placement), depending on your industry experience and relevant knowledge. You may work at your own pace as an online training student and complete your course faster if you’d like!
Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community) – There are up to 948 study hours for this course (including Vocational Placement), depending on your industry experience and relevant knowledge. Online study means students can work with their own schedule and complete the course sooner.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) – There are up to 1,035 study hours for this course (including Vocational Placement), depending on your industry experience and relevant knowledge. Online course students can work with their own schedule and complete their training faster.
Certificate IV in Disability – There are up to 990 study hours for this course (including Vocational Placement). These can depend on your industry experience and relevant knowledge. Online course students can work through the course at their own pace, and complete this disability support course as fast as they like.
Certificate IV in Ageing Support – There are up to 1228 study hours for this course (including Vocational Placement), depending on your experience in the aged care industry. You may work at your own pace and online study means students can complete their course as fast as they like to!
What evidence can I submit if I want to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning for a course in aged care and disability?
If you wish to apply RPL for qualifications in aged care and disability, the examples of acceptable evidences are the following:
- Course transcripts, statement of attainment, and certificates
- References and documentation of your previous work responsibilities
- Work samples
To apply, simply indicate on your enrolment form that you wish to receive RPL. An RPL Assessor will contact you to check your eligibility for each unit and explain what you need to submit. The amount of RPL you receive will depend on the evidence you provide and any remaining assessment can be completed through gap training.
Is vocational (work) placement required, and where should I get a placement?
All students are required to complete Vocational Placement to help you develop your skills and knowledge in caring for elderly and/or disabled individuals.
To finish a qualification in aged care or disability, you will need to arrange your placement with a registered and approved aged care, home and community, disability, or community service provider — and undertake a minimum of 120 hours and a maximum of 240 placement hours.
Become an Aged Care and Disability Worker
The webinars fit into my schedule and the content was very good. The assessment feedback also is very in-depth which is very helpful especially in distance learning. Very easy to follow instructions, however, if I am stuck I can easily contact them. They make you feel welcome, I am studying Certificate III in Individual Support and I haven’t studied in a while. I needed a change in career – this is the boost I needed. I was also lucky enough to get a discount on my course. Thank you Inspire.
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