Fee Free Tafe
Fee Free Tafe
Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE* for courses commencing in 2024.
To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:
- a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
- of working age
*Fee-Free TAFE covers your tuition fee only. Other fees may apply. See Fee-Free TAFE Eligibility for more information.
Fee-Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmania Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill.
Course overview
Back to Health & Community ServicesLocations
- North
- Alanvale
- North West
- Burnie
- Devonport
- South
- Clarence
Attendance options
- Short course
Study type
- Mixed Learning
- On-Site
Tuition Fees
- Subsidised $ 168.00
- Concession* $ 55.99
- Commercial $ 209.00
- Fee-Free TAFE NO FEE
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.
Are you looking for a pathway to Individual Support?
This course is designed as an entry level skill set for people considering working in aged care, home and community care and disability and would also suit people who may already be working as a Level 1 home care worker or working in Disability and wish to attain three accredited units.
This course provides an Introduction to care / support work and provides underpinning skills and knowledge for people who may want to go onto further study and complete a Certificate III in Individual Support.
The skill set comprises three units from the current Certificate III in Individual Support and is delivered on campus over 12 class sessions.
In this course you will learn how to work safely, follow infection control practices and provide first aid.
The course provides information about the types of job roles in the Care & Support including duty of care, working responsibly and strategies on how to ensure individuals are supported to be as independent as possible.
Information sessions
Campus | Date | Location | Times | Register | ||
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North | ||||||
George Town TTC | Wednesday, 15th May 2024 | George Town Trade Training Centre, Franklin Street, George Town |
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North West | ||||||
Smithton TTC | Thursday, 29th Aug 2024 | Smithton Trade Training Centre, Montagu Road, Smithton |
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Devonport | Thursday, 5th Sep 2024 | B Block, Room B2.08, 20 Valley Road, Devonport |
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Locations, dates & times
Campus | Date | Attendance/Duration | Study type | Apply/Enquire |
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North | ||||
Alanvale | 11 Jun 2024 - 18 Jul 2024 | Short course Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30 am -2.30 pm face to face classes at Alanvale Campus | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
Alanvale | 12 Jun 2024 - 19 Jul 2024 | Short course Face to Face attendance, two days per week Wednesdays & Fridays 9.30am - 2.30pm | On-Site | Enquire now |
South | ||||
Clarence | 9 May 2024 - 14 Jun 2024 | Short course Thursdays & Fridays 9.30-2.30. Face to Face delivery and two online sessions only. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
North West | ||||
Smithton | 15 Oct 2024 - 20 Nov 2024 | Short course Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30am to 2:30pm. Face to face classes at the Smithton Trade Training Centre. | Mixed Learning | |
Devonport | 16 Oct 2024 - 21 Nov 2024 | Short course Wednesdays & Thursdays 9.30am – 2.30pm. Face to face classes at Devonport Campus | Mixed Learning |
Career opportunities
- Disability Support Worker
- Home Care Worker L1
- Hospital Aide
Career opportunities
- Disability Support Worker
- Home Care Worker L1
- Hospital Aide