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OFF-SHORE / ON-SHORE AGED CARE TRAINING

Preparation for a Career in Australian Aged Care

THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A PATHWAY TO THE CHC33021 CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (AGEING)

Nationally Recognised Qualification

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IT’S NOT JUST A JOB. YOU ARE NOT JUST A CARE WORKER. WITH THE RIGHT EDUCATION AND ATTITUDE, YOU CAN CHANGE LIVES, INCLUDING YOUR OWN.

Zac Hitchcock

Owner / Director

Equinox College International

BENEFITS OF TRAINING WITH US

Nationally Recognised Qualification:

You will gain real Australian Aged Care experience during the mandatory practical placement stage and achieve a Nationally Recognised Qualification in the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) on successful completion.

Advanced Skills and Knowledge:

You will complete 75% of the program online from your home country and 25% in Australia. Deepen your expertise in person-centred care, supporting individuals with complex needs, and upholding health and safety standards.

Work Opportunities:

Boost your credibility and gain access to better-paying roles in Australia’s thriving aged care and disability support sectors. Australia’s high demand for skilled care workers means greater job prospects and a brighter future for dedicated professionals like you.

Cost Savings:

You can save 10’s of thousands of dollars studying via our innovative model, compared to that of an International Student.

See Australia and Gain Valuable Skills:

If you are planning a visit to Australia, you can spend a small amount of time gaining valuable skills and a qualification, and STILL get to see our wonderful country.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

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Qualification Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

These individuals take responsibility for their own outputs within the scope of their job role and delegation. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

So you can better plan your studies and visit to Australia, below are the Stage 3 Intake dates for 2024-2025

Stage 3 Program Start Dates

5th August 2nd September 7th October 4th November
2nd December 6th January 3rd February 3rd March
7th April 5th May 2nd June 7th July
4th August 1st September 6th October 3rd November

Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) forms part of the 3rd Stage of our program.

This stage MUST be completed in Australia.

You can complete this stage with us at our Training Centre in Caboolture South (about 40minutes north of Brisbane), ORwith ANY other Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that offers the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) qualification.

We designed the program this way, so you will not be restricted to where in Australia you are. You will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment on the successful completion of Stages 1 and 2, and other training providers are required to recognise this Statement. however it is important to note that Equinox College International has no involvement with other RTO’s and cannot comment on the training program they deliver.

We can guarantee that if you choose to complete your training with us, we will provide you with all the skills training you need for a successful WIL experience, and not only that, we will find you a suitable WIL within our geographical area.

WIL Requirements

You will need to provide us with:

  • A National Police Certificate
  • An NDIS Worker Screening (we can assist with this)
  • Your immunisation record (COVID and Influenza)

Course Requirements

There are no academic requirements for this course.

However, successful applicants will need to:

  • Achieve a level of language, literacy, and numeracy appropriate for a Certificate III course via a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment
  • Have the capability to undertake this program online
  • Have a passion for caring for the elderly
  • Be at least 18 years of age or older

System Requirements

Operating system

Recommended: Windows 10, MacOS Big Sur, iPad OS 14

Internet speed

Use a broadband connection through USB wireless modem, ADSL2+, T1/T2, fibre optic or cable with the speed:

  • Viewing lecture recordings or conferencing – at least 5MB/sec
  • Viewing images and webpages – at least 2MB/sec

Internet browsers

Compatible browsers include:

  • Google Chrome 8x or later (recommended for optimal compatibility, this has been thoroughly tested on Windows)
  • Safari 14 or later (recommended for optimal compatibility, this has been thoroughly tested on Mac)

Note that add-ons and toolbars can affect any browser’s performance.

If you have any difficulty accessing Equinox College International Moodle, check that you are using one of the supported browsers above before you contact support.

Please contact us for a full breakdown of fees

Equinox College International is an educational institution and is not an employer or recruitment agency.

We do not provide employment services or job placements. We also do not assist with visa applications.

It is the responsibility of prospective students to ensure they apply for the appropriate visa that allows for study rights in Australia (Stage 3 only).

Equinox College International does not provide advice or recommendations regarding visa applications.

Equinox College International is not registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). We do not offer courses to international students studying in Australia on a student visa. Our courses are only available to domestic students or overseas persons with an appropriate visa that provides study rights.