Gateway to Community Services (Aged Care) – Sorell

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Gain the confidence to begin your career in aged care.

Who is this for?

  • Would you like to work in a role where you support and care for others?
  • Are you exploring new job pathways or thinking about a career change?
  • Would you like to build confidence with reading, writing, communication and digital skills?
  • Are you considering a Certificate III in Individual Support in the future?

What is included?

How will I learn?

This course is provided face-to-face in a relaxed environment by a qualified trainer with experience working and delivering training within the Community Services sector.

Work & Training provide all learning & digital resources, plus free tea and coffee.

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Eligibility

This course is funded through the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program. To be eligible, you need to:

  • Be aged 15 and over and have left school

Be either:

  • An Australian citizen,
  • A permanent visa holder
  • A provisional or temporary visa holder with working rights and eligible for the Adult Migrant English Program
  • A Pacific Australian Labour Mobility visa holder

Unit Summary

Participants are able to complete the following selected core units from CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support:

  • CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
  • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Selected units from FSK10219 Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways including:

  • FSKLRG003 Use short and simple strategies for career planning
  • FSKLRG007 Use strategies to identify job opportunities

Participants will receive a statement of attainment for units of competence that are successfully completed.


Course Dates and Location:

24 September – 17 December 2026
Thursday and Fridays 9.15am – 2.45pm
Business & Employment South East Tasmania (BEST)
4 Dubs & Co Drive, Sorell

Activity ID 100766223

Attend our Information Session:

Thursday 10th September 2026 at 11.30am
Business & Employment South East Tasmania (BEST),

4 Dubs & Co Drv, Sorell


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Contact Craig for more information

E: SEE@work&training.com.au

Ph: 0362145177