Course outline
Learn the skills to provide aged care support to people in the community and/or residential settings. You will start your career ahead of other graduates, with the 'Assist clients with medications' unit of study. Our teachers are experienced Registered Nurses currently working in Aged Care and will train you to be work-ready as a health support worker, or to take the next step into a nursing qualification.
Hear from our students
“Having a pathway course has allowed me to gain a better grasp and understanding I believe the [nursing] career itself is quite complex and you require those stepping stones to get a full understanding of the environment rather than diving straight into the unknown.”
“My traineeship taught me patience, how to recognise signs of issues with patients and that we are all human and we all need help at some point and time in our life. One day it will be one of us in the place of the elderly today.”
Career opportunities
The outcomes from this program will provide graduates with the broad skills and knowledge required to undertake work as a Personal Care Worker.
Course content
The course content below provides all possible units related to the course. If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.
Contact hours
Delivered over a 10 month period comprising of 33 weeks of on-campus face-to-face classes (12 hours a week = 6 hours face-to-face x2 days) and complete 4 weeks of placements (160 hours) and for the submission of all placement assessments requirements
Additional study time is required to complete assessments, reading and activities. We recommend that approximately 10 hours per week should be put aside for these activities.
Work integrated learning
Placement is 160 hours. However, providing that all unit of competency placement requirements are completed, student may graduate with a minimum of 120 hours.
Entry requirements
NDIS Worker Screening Check Police check, Working with Children Check (WWCC), Immunisations according to health industry requirements for the health care workforce: Please note the police check and Working with Children Check (WWCC) will be at your own expense (it is advised that prospective students start the processing of these early)
How to apply
For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.
Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: JAX
National course code: CHC33021
Fees and scholarships
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.
Find out more about eligibility here.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| $872 | $4,362 | $12,804 |
*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.
Visit our fees and charges page for more information.
Material Fees
Material fees cover the cost of items which are purchased by the university and provided to the student, such as tools, materials, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and other incidentals associated with the course.
The estimated material fees for this course are $165
Important Information
Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).
Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.
Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student. Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.
Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.
Scholarships
Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs. Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.
Recognition of prior learning
If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.
Additional information
A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909