Aged Care Courses Townsville
Make a positive impact on your local community as an aged care worker.
Start a New Chapter With Our Aged Care Courses
Aged care is more than just employment; it is a rewarding, fulfilling experience that can transform the lives of those you work with. Your days as a care worker are diverse and exciting, allowing you to build meaningful connections as you provide comfort, care, and understanding for those who need it most.
The aged care sector is wide and varied, with numerous different roles available to suit each workers’ unique strengths. As the population of ageing residents in Australians only increases, so does the need for qualified and passionate care workers in Townsville. Here at Breakthru College, we’re providing high-quality training to fully prepare and equip future care workers for their roles in North Queensland.
Local Aged Care Courses Available
Breakthru College’s range of aged care training courses is tailored to suit a variety of different career aspirations and ideal outcomes. Our certifications encompass both practical skills and theoretical knowledge, including a comprehensive understanding of procedures as well as acquiring personal care competencies.
You will graduate with hands-on experience after completing a work placement as part of your course, which offers real-life learning opportunities with qualified professionals before you step into your real industry role. Work placement is a compulsory for these courses, and while we do not guarantee or directly assist you with confirming your work placement, we will guide you in the right direction to ensure you can find a suitable work placement to complete alongside your theoretical training.
Training to become an aged care worker in Townsville through Breakthru College could be a pivotal turning point in your career and life. Our goal is to deliver world-class training to help you make a positive impact on countless lives, all available through both remote online learning and in-person Townsville classes when scheduled at this location.
Breakthru College Courses in Townsville
Breakthru College courses offer comprehensive insight into the aged care system in Townsville and Far North Queensland. These nationally recognised training programs aim to equip individuals to step into the growing aged care sector in Townsville or anywhere across Australia.
Where possible our face-to-face courses are held at our Breakthru Townsville location in partnership with Breakthru Community Services.
Below are the two aged care courses available for Townsville students – you can follow the links to learn more about entry requirements and specific unit outlines.
CHC33021: Certificate III in Individual Support
With this qualification, support workers are able to work in both community and residential care homes. This course equips you to provide person-centred support through individualised care plans for individuals who require care due to ageing.
This course is available both in-person at our Townsville location and online.
Course Duration: 6-12 months
Work Placement: 120 hours (mandatory)
Aged Care Job Prospects Include:
- Aged care assistant
- Aged care social worker
- Residential support worker
Care service employee
Homecare assistant
CHC43015: Certificate IV in Ageing Support
This qualification enables support workers to complete a range of specialised tasks and functions across home, community, and residential settings. These demand more autonomy and leadership as workers manage guidelines to provide services through the development, facilitation, and review of individualised care plans.
Locations for classes are available on request. Please contact our friendly training team to discuss further.
Course Duration: 6-12 months
Work Placement: 120 hours (mandatory)
Aged Care Job Prospects Include:
- Care supervisor
- Care service team leader
- Care activity worker
The Aged Care Sector in Townsville and Across Far North Queensland
Many Australians are seeking to maintain their independent lifestyles in their own homes for as long as they safely can. Without aged care workers, this may not be possible for many people in the region. By providing both short and long-term support in residential and home care settings alike, care workers can transform the lives of countless individuals.
The need for new workers is now greater than ever before. From 2019 to 2020 alone, more than one million Australians participated in care services, indicating a significant portion of the elderly population. For example, almost 840,000 people received home support via the Commonwealth Home Support Program, while close to 245,000 others were housed as permanent residents in aged care facilities.
When you contrast this with the 76,096 people employed through the Commonwealth Home Support Program in 2020, the clear gap between supply and demand becomes clear. Now, more than ever, we need aged care workers to step up and offer much-needed support for the older generations in Townsville and regional Queensland.
Why Choose Breakthru College?
Flexible Learning Modes
Experienced Team of Trainers
Nationally Recognised Courses
Ready to Give Back to the Townsville Community? Contact Us Today to Get Started
Your nationally recognised qualification through Breakthru College will equip you to provide direct client care for those who require support due to ageing. Our goal is to help you achieve your ideal career outcomes, with expert advice for your ongoing skills development and opportunities to learn about residential, home, and community care environments.
Do you think that a career in health or community services could be the next step for you? With Breakthru College, you can discover the joys and challenges as an aged care worker. Your community participation in this new role will help support the ageing generation in Townsville and beyond. If you’re ready to make a positive impact, reach out to Breakthru College today to find out more and enroll.