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Locations

  • Alanvale
  • Burnie
  • Devonport
  • Clarence

Attendance options

  • Full-time
  • Part-time

Study type

  • Apprentices/Trainees
  • Mixed Learning
  • On-Site
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2026 Tuition fees

  • Subsidised $ 2,465.00
  • Concession* $ 410.00
  • Commercial $ 9,035.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Make a difference to someone else’s quality of life and gain the skills and knowledge you need to start or further your career in Aged Care.

This course will equip you to support people who are ageing and require support to live independently, maintain their skills, and to provide specific support in relation to ageing. You will learn how to follow safe work practices including infection control and how to support independence and wellbeing. You will acquire skills in supporting people experiencing dementia, and learn about best practice approaches, models & standards that influence aged care work.

You will be required to participate in at least 120 hours of work placement to achieve the qualification.

On successful completion of this qualification, you will have the skills to undertake a number of entry-level roles in the Aged Care Sector or other community and health related fields.

*If you are already employed in the Aged Care or Disability industry, you may be interested in undertaking this course through an Australian Apprenticeship.

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Information Sessions

Locations, dates & times

CampusDateAttendance/DurationStudy typeApply/Enquire
North
Alanvale9 Feb 2026 -
28 Sep 2026
Full-time

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 9.00am - 3.00pm.

On-SiteApply on Tuesday 4 November 2025, 12pm
South
Clarence10 Feb 2026 -
2 Nov 2026
Full-time

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9.00am - 3.00pm.

On-SiteApply on Tuesday 4 November 2025, 12pm
Clarence10 Feb 2026 -
1 Dec 2026
Full-time

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 5.00pm - 9.00pm.

On-SiteApply on Tuesday 4 November 2025, 12pm
Clarence17 Mar 2026 -
13 Oct 2026
Full-time

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. 9.00am - 3.00pm.

On-SiteApply on Tuesday 4 November 2025, 12pm
North West
Devonport10 Feb 2026 -
6 Nov 2026
Full-time

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 9.00am - 3.00pm

On-SiteApply on Tuesday 4 November 2025, 12pm

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Career opportunities

  • Aged Care Worker
  • Extended Care Assistant (ECA)
  • Home and Community Care Worker
  • Personal Care Worker (PCA)
  • Individual Support Worker
  • Residential Support Worker

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Career opportunities

  • Aged Care Worker
  • Extended Care Assistant (ECA)
  • Home and Community Care Worker
  • Personal Care Worker (PCA)
  • Individual Support Worker
  • Residential Support Worker

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