Through the Home Care Traineeship, participants have the opportunity to get paid while undertaking a nationally recognised qualification to help you build a long-term career caring for seniors in Australia.
There is a range of courses to fit your interest and needs and set you up for success as a home care worker.
The traineeship has been designed to cater to people with different lifestyles. You can choose between full-time, part-time and flexible hours of hands-on practical learning.
About the Home Care Traineeship
The Home Care Traineeship equips participants with the information and skills you need to embark on a meaningful career caring for Australian seniors.
This traineeship allows participants to train with an employer and get first-hand experience while learning.
Our goal is to help new talent enter the home care sector feeling confident, well-prepared and with the skills required for a successful career in home care.
SSI and Group Training Organisation, Apprenticeship Careers Australia (ACA), have joined forces to deliver the Home Care Traineeship across NSW and the ACT.
Courses available
Course
Pre-employment course
Cert III
Duration:
Two-to-three weeks training
18-24 months part-time
12 months full-time
12 months full-time
Type:
Full-time or part-time
Full-time or part-time
Qualification:
Accredited and non-accredited
preparatory training
preparatory training
- Individual Support (Ageing)
- Allied Health Assistance
- Health Services Assistance
Subjects:
- First Aid Certificate
- Infection Control
- Safe Work Practices
- Dementia Awareness
- 7 core units
- 6 electives
Work experience element:
Paid:
Cost:
Free
Free
How to commence your qualification pathway
Once you have registered your interest in a career in home care, our team will get in touch with you to discuss local training opportunities to help shape your career path.
Click to register or call 1800 849 010
Interested in learning more about what a career in at-home aged care could look like for you?
Who is eligible?
Everyone looking to start a career in home care but has limited or no industry experience.
The Home Care Traineeship is a complimentary service for eligible Australian residents and citizens across NSW and the ACT, including regional and remote areas.