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8 months
On campus, Combination (mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training), depending on location.
Full time / Part time (varies by campus) · Full time: 16+ hours per week; Part time: up to 15 hours per week (varies by campus)
20 Jul 2026 | 21 Jul 2026 | 22 Jul 2026 | 28 Jul 2026 | 5 Aug 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Bankstown City, NSW
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission / NDIS Quality and Safeguards
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA / VETASSESS
Course Content
Recognise healthy body systems
Core unit
Support independence and wellbeing
Core unit
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
Core unit
Provide individualised support
Core unit
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Core unit
Work legally and ethically
Core unit
Communicate and work in health or community services
Core unit
Work with diverse people
Core unit
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Core unit
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Specialty unit
Provide support to people living with dementia
Specialty unit
Work effectively in aged care
Specialty unit
Work effectively in disability support
Specialty unit
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
Specialty unit
Support community participation and social inclusion
Specialty unit
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Specialty unit
Support group activities
Specialty unit
Assist with communication using augmentative and alternative communication methods
Specialty unit
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
Specialty unit
Support positive mealtime experiences
Specialty unit
Prepare meals
Specialty unit
Visit client residence
Specialty unit
Support relationships with carer and family
Specialty unit
Support people with autism spectrum disorder
Specialty unit
Facilitate independent travel
Specialty unit
Identify and report abuse
Specialty unit
Provide food service
Specialty unit
Recognise and report risk of falls
Specialty unit
Recognise and respond to oral health issues
Specialty unit
Provide First Aid
Specialty unit
Assist clients with medication
Specialty unit
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Specialty unit
Provide loss and grief support
Specialty unit
Address the needs of people with chronic disease
Specialty unit
Work with people with mental health issues
Specialty unit
Common Questions
You are required to complete a mandatory 120 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer. TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement with a suitable industry employer on your behalf.
You must successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 9 core units and 6 specialty units. TAFE NSW recognises previous study and work experience — you can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or a credit transfer, which may allow you to gain your qualification faster.
During your study you will need to provide a National Police Check (NPC), an NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC), a Working with Children Check (WWCC), vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza, as well as any additional evidence your work placement provider requires.
Course fees range from $0 to $9,920 depending on your eligibility. Fee-free options are available as this training is subsidised by the NSW Government, with eligibility criteria applying. You can use the 'Estimate my fee' tool on the TAFE NSW website to check your individual costs.
Assessments include knowledge assessments (short answer and multiple choice), skills assessments (practical demonstrations), case study assessments (scenario-based written tasks), and work placement projects (research tasks related to client care, a log book, and a portfolio).
Application
Three simple steps to get enrolled
Step 01
Enquire
Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.
Step 02
Submit Documents
Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.
Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
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