Aged Care Courses Sunshine Coast
Begin Your Education To Bring About Positive Change In Lives
With the growing elderly population, the demand for trained care workers in the diverse aged care sector is increasing. At breakthru College, we offer top-tier training programs to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge for this critical role.
Our aged care courses are fully accredited and nationally recognised. Regular interaction with government and industry organisations means we are responsive to needs and changing requirements, keeping our courses up to date and relevant.
Our highly skilled, qualified, and experienced local trainers conduct our classes, available in person or online for added flexibility and the possibility of distance learning. Whichever mode you choose, rest assured that our dedicated trainers will offer their full support.
Training to become an aged care worker through breakthru College can be a turning point in your life with a long-term impact that will positively shape countless lives.
Study Aged Care Support Through breakthru College
Work placements form an integral part of our courses at breakthru College, offering real-life learning experiences. During these, skilled and qualified professionals provide ample support. You have the flexibility to choose either in-person or online classes, with the course duration varying based on the delivery mode and qualification level.
Our Aged Care Courses
The courses at breakthru College are comprehensive, engaging, and nationally recognised. For more specific details regarding entry requirements, delivery modes, and unit requirements for all of our courses, please follow the links.
Available courses include:
Support workers with this qualification have roles in the community or residential settings. They provide person-centred support with individualised plans to people who require care due to ageing.
Course duration:
- 6 – 12 months
Course Locations:
Work placement:
- 120 hours (mandatory)
Aged Care job prospects include:
- Aged care social worker.
- Aged care assistant.
- Residential support worker.
- Homecare assistant.
- Care service employee.
Support workers with this qualification complete specialised tasks and functions in home, community, and residential settings. More autonomy and leadership is required within defined guidelines while providing service through the development, facilitation, and review of individualised plans.
Course duration:
- 6 – 12 months
Work placement:
- 120 hours (mandatory)
Aged Care job prospects include:
- Care activity worker.
- Care service team leader.
- Care supervisor.
Contribute to your Sunshine Coast Community with a breakthru College Aged Care Qualification
Unlike many jobs that can seem routine, aged care work is diverse. Your day could include helping with medications, aiding with daily life activities, or even coordinating social events. Aged care services may be needed by people who require assistance at home or those needing ongoing, focused support in a care facility. The individuals you’ll be caring for are rich in personality and life experiences, fostering a reciprocal relationship of learning, understanding, personal growth, and appreciation.
Your journey with us at breakthru College can be a fulfilling one, paving the way for a brighter future. Connect with our cordial team to explore more about the courses and qualifications you’re interested in.
Aged Care in Sunshine Coast & Across Australia
Aged care services can range from long to short-term support provided in a person’s own home. Some individuals may eventually need full-time care in a residential care home or facility, a change that can offer significant benefits to them and their families.
More than one million people in Australia were provided care between 2019 and 2020, reflecting the significant size of the elderly population. This involved a variety of services and roles. For example, approximately 840,000 people gained home support through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, and approximately 245, 000 people received care as permanent residents in aged care facilities.
Given the rise in the population aged sixty-five and above, there is a significant demand for support workers. In 2020, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme had 76,096 employees, and the Residential Aged Care sector had 277,671. Considering the number of elderly people requiring care against the number of workers, the high demand for support workers becomes evident.
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