Aged Care Courses - Specialised Training for the Elderly Care Sector

Launch your career in a thriving industry with First Base Training’s specialised aged care courses. As Australia's aged care sector experiences rapid growth, our courses offer a diverse range of rewarding career opportunities. Our aged care training services equip you with the skills to excel in this dynamic field. The CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support and the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support provide a solid foundation for roles in home care, residential aged care, disability support and more.

With First Base Training’s aged care courses, you’ll learn to provide holistic care, addressing physical, emotional and social needs. Join us and start a fulfilling career that makes a lasting impact.

Course overview

Our aged care courses in Sydney enable you to combine your passion for helping people with the appropriate skills to build a rewarding and lasting career.

At First Base Training, we offer the exciting opportunity to become certified in the field of aged care with nationally recognised qualifications, including the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support and the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support. These qualifications in aged care bring you one step closer to securing a job in this high-demand sector. Training in aged care allows for flexible hours and provides transferrable skills nationally throughout Australia. Take our aged care training services and build a versatile and stable career path.

Fee-free training for aged care

Access government-subsidised aged care courses at no cost at First Base Training: 

  • Increase employment opportunities for a wide range of Aged Care industry roles that require specific skills, experience and certifications.

  • Improve your salary and working conditions with Certificate III and Certificate IV qualifications.

  • Assist with your workforce development needs to higher classifications, leading to promotion (e.g. aged care service employee to supervisor).

Find out more on our Fee Free Training page.

Specialised Training for the Elderly Care Sector

Courses

Empowering You to Excel in Senior Care Roles

Certificate III in Individual Support

Course Duration: approximately 5 months

Subsidised training available | Payment plan available

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support focuses on building the foundational components and knowledge required to provide care for an ageing population. This entry-level aged care course prepares you to enter the aged care industry, one of Australia’s most in-demand professions, and serves as a prerequisite for the Certificate IV in Disability Support. By enrolling in this course, you have the flexibility to choose a specialisation in either aged care or disability support or even both, significantly enhancing your job opportunities.

Ageing Support

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Course Duration: approximately 6 months

Subsidised training available | Payment plan available

The CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support is for those looking to advance their careers in the aged care industry. Building on the foundational skills gained in the Certificate III in Individual Support, this aged care course equips you with the knowledge and expertise to take on supervisory roles and greater responsibilities within aged care settings.

Career opportunities

Once you’ve obtained your aged care qualification, you can explore various, rewarding roles within the industry.

There are relevant roles spanning the industry including:

  • Aged care worker

  • Aged care support worker

  • Care service employee (CSE)

  • Care assistant

  • Home care worker

Aged care support worker

Practical placement: gaining real-world experience

Our aged care training services include practical placement requirements to help you gain valuable real-world experience:

  • Complete 120 hours of supervised practical placement for both Certificate III and Certificate IV. Our Practical Placement Team will arrange a suitable, regulated aged care service catering to a diverse range of individuals.

These placements allow you to apply your theoretical knowledge in practical settings to prepare you for a successful career in the aged care industry.

People learning in the class

Entry requirements: how to get into the program

Our aged care courses have similar entry requirements. To enrol in our Certificate III in Individual Support or our Certificate IV in Ageing Support, you will need the following:

  • National Police Check

  • Enrolment Process:

    • Suitability discussion with FBT

    • Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN)

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Sign up for our aged care training services today

Take the first step towards a rewarding career in the aged care sector. Enrol in our aged care courses at First Base Training. With comprehensive training, practical placements and nationally recognised qualifications, you'll be ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the elderly.

Contact our friendly and helpful support staff to help you decide whether an aged care course is the best option for you!

FAQs

  • The Certificate IV in Ageing Support focuses on advanced care for older adults, while the Certificate IV in Disability equips individuals to support people with disabilities.

  • Yes, completing the Certificate III in Individual Support qualifies you to enrol in either the Certificate IV in Ageing Support or the Certificate IV in Disability. This foundational aged care course provides you with the necessary skills to specialise in either aged care or disability support or even both, expanding your career options.

  • Career opportunities depend on the aged care training service you take. For example, with the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, you can work as a Personal Care Assistant, Community Care Worker or Home Care Assistant. With the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, you can take on roles such as Aged Care Team Leader, Program Coordinator or Residential Care Worker. The aged care sector is experiencing a skills shortage, offering a wide range of rewarding professions where you can make a significant impact on the lives of the elderly.

  • At First Base Training, we aim to help individuals to explore potential and meaningful careers via our high-quality training, backed by our nationally accredited training. As a course that is in demand, aged care training services in Sydney equip you with the skills and knowledge required to serve the aged community, whether applying your skills in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or in the homes of those in need.

  • Seniors who live without friends, family and other support networks typically welcome being provisioned some kind of support. Our aged care courses provide you with the foundation and stepping stones required in order to assist senior citizens. When you operate as an aged care worker, you provide not only emotional and physical, but also mental support to the elderly. This will lead to improvements in their quality of life as well as general well-being.

    When you pursue a career that allows you to have a positive impact on the lives of others on a daily basis, it becomes more than just another job.

  • When working at an aged care provider, confidence and communication skills are vital for being able to relate to and interact with the elderly. Our course offerings allow you to absorb vital communication skills that, in turn, will also help to build the confidence you need in order to interact and engage effectively with the elderly in your care. By the time you’ve completed your chosen aged care course, you’ll be able to provide the support that the elderly need throughout their daily lives while boosting their overall confidence, quality of life and at the same time building upon your own confidence levels.

  • During your work placement at an Aged Care facility, you have an opportunity to work one-on-one with individuals that have diverse life experiences, from a range of various backgrounds. You will expand your knowledge as well as your perceptions and begin to understand the elderly from a different perspective. The reason why many elderly people are living a life of isolation is because their immediate family members may not understand their unique needs or disabilities. When you engage studies in one of our aged care courses, you are in a better position to understand the needs of the elderly and handle them attentively and with compassion. The experience you gain from others in the industry further helps you grow and strengthen not only in terms of your knowledge/skill-set, but also as a person.

  • While you can enquire about the courses online or over the phone, you must physically visit our Parramatta office to complete the enrolment process.

  • No, we offer flexible start dates throughout the year. You can begin your studies whenever it suits you best.

  • Yes, we also offer courses in the childcare and disability support sectors. These include: