Aged Care & Disability Courses | Online Learning

Improving the standard of individual care across Australia with quality aged care and disability courses online.

  • ✔ Meaningful Impact with a Cert. in Support Work
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EMBRACE THE RISING DEMAND

Gain Practical Skills & Knowledge To Succeed As A Support Worker

As Australia's population continues to age, with 50% of Australians aged 65 and older living with a disability, the demand for skilled and compassionate disability care support workers is rapidly growing.

  • Our Certificate in Support Work provides the advanced skills needed for top-level disability support tasks.
  • Completing this certificate opens up opportunities for senior positions, allowing career advancement.
  • Team up with ACQC and become a respected professional in the expanding disability support sector.

Embark on your journey as an Australian Support Worker with our aged care courses online. These programs are designed to equip you with the technical prowess and essential understanding required to provide personalised assistance to individuals in residential or community environments. The Australian College for Quality Care offers a thorough aged care course for both emerging and experienced Australian support workers and caregivers. This course serves as an aged care certificate, providing the qualifications to work in aged care, whether you're new to the sector or seeking to enhance your current skill set.

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IN-HOME & COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Provide a Higher Standard of Care at Home

Our course will equip you with essential skills and knowledge, empowering you to provide a higher standard of care at home. Whether you're new to caregiving or have been caring for a loved one for some time, our comprehensive curriculum is designed to enhance your understanding of care principles, practical skills, and emotional support strategies.

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MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT

Elevate Your Career in Support Work with ACQC

Our ACQC Certificate in Support Work equips you with essential skills and knowledge, enabling you to appeal to employers even without mandatory qualifications.

  • Whether you're looking to up-skill or re-skill, our comprehensive program caters to individuals of all educational backgrounds. Learn to provide top-notch care as a support worker in diverse settings such as homes, communities, or healthcare facilities.
  • Completing this certificate opens up opportunities for senior positions, allowing career advancement.

Are you looking to up-skill, re-skill or expand your career?

1.4 million or 32% of people with a disability have a severe or profound disability which means they require ongoing support to live independently.

Certificate in Support Work

Course Price: $495
Delivery Method: Online
Start Date: Enrol anytime
Course Duration: Self-paced (approx. 30-40 hours*)
Total No. of Units: 10 Units

*This amount is the suggested time it should take a person with little to no-experience to complete this short course.

Support Worker Basics

Understanding the Role of A Support Worker

Understanding your Clientele

Empowering Your Clients

Providing A Sufficient Level of Care

Assisting With Medications

Promoting the Concepts of Health and Wellbeing

Providing Home Support Services

Professional Boundaries

Managing Legal & Ethical Compliance, including Workplace Health & Safety

Certificate in Support Work

Course Price: $495
Delivery Method: Online
Start Date: Enrol anytime
Course Duration: Self-paced (approx. 30-40 hours*)
Total No. of Units: 10 Units

*This amount is the suggested time it should take a person with little to no-experience to complete this short course.

Support Worker Basics

Understanding the Role of A Support Worker

Understanding your Clientele

Empowering Your Clients

Providing A Sufficient Level of Care

Assisting With Medications

Promoting the Concepts of Health and Wellbeing

Professional Boundaries

Providing Home Support Services

Managing Legal & Ethical Compliance, including Workplace Health & Safety

OUR APPROACH

The mission of the Australian College for Quality Care is to furnish support workers with the necessary skills via our aged care courses online, bolstering their capacity to provide superior, individualised assistance.

We adapt to the evolving needs of support workers, caregivers across Australia, and the individuals they serve. Our ambition is to help our learners realise their career objectives, amplify positive outcomes, and foster improved relationships with their clients. Our aged care certificate embodies a comprehensive, top-tier baseline training, further supporting career opportunities.

JOB PROSPECTIVE

A Fulfilling & Diverse Career Path

It empowers professionals to make a significant daily difference in their clients' lives, enhancing their ability to live autonomously. With Australia's population ageing, and over 50% of Australians aged 65 and older living with a disability, the demand for support workers is escalating as the demographic landscape evolves. The career prospects for support workers in Australia are robust, presenting a myriad of job opportunities for both novice and seasoned aged care workers.

Through our aged care & disability courses, we equip you with the necessary qualifications.

Our aged care training provides comprehensive knowledge and practical experience to anyone looking to enter this growing sector. By choosing to study aged care online with us, you're not only gaining an aged care worker certificate but also a rewarding career. Our aged care support worker courses are designed to meet the growing needs of the aged care sector, positioning you at the forefront of this dynamic and gratifying field.

POTENTIAL CAREER OUTCOMES

Aged Care and Disability Courses to Improve Your Skills & Increase Your Chances of Employment in This Industry.

  • Community Support Worker
  • Day Respite Support Worker
  • Aged Care Support Worker
  • Home Care/Residential Support Worker
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Personal Carer
  • Care Assistant

Earn Your Digital Certificate

  • Boost your credentials with ACQC! Complete the course and walk away with more than just knowledge.
  • Showcase your newfound skills with a digital certificate, tangible proof of your commitment to support work.
  • Equip yourself to make a difference now.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

Try Us Risk-Free With Our 
5-Day Money-Back Guarantee

At ACQC, we stand firmly behind the quality and value of our Certificate in Support Work. We’re so confident, in fact, that we offer a Money-Back Guarantee that allows you to try our programme completely risk-free. If, within the first five days, you feel our program isn't the right fit for you, we'll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

Enrol today to enhance your support work qualifications.

Kickstart Your Career

The Australian College for Quality Care accepts payments by all major credit cards, debit cards and PayPal. As a student, you have the option to pay a One-time Payment or go on a Payment Plan (3 easy monthly instalments). An SSL certificate protects our payment options to help ensure that all your data and customer information is secure.

One-time Payment

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$495

Total Course Cost

  • Self-paced (approx. 30-40 hrs)
  • Enrol any time
  • 10 units
  • Qualification valid across Australia

Payment Plan

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$165

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Total Course Cost

  • Self-paced (approx. 30-40 hrs)
  • Enrol any time
  • 10 units
  • Qualification valid across Australia

Transaction fees may apply if third party payment processors are used.

WHY STUDY WITH US?

Pursue a Fulfilling Career in this Rapidly Growing Industry

Gain the practical skills and knowledge to provide individual support in home and community care settings. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study.

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This course will provide you with factual, technical and theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices which involve discretion and judgement about individual support requirements.

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  • "The Australia College for Quality Care's certification delivers high-quality, comprehensive, baseline training that supports individual employment opportunities. Their learning management system is straightforward and very easy to use. The content is clear, concise, and accessible regardless of your education level."

    – Stephen Norberry

  • "I highly recommend this course to any new or existing support workers. Whether to refresh your learning or learn the foundations of the role, this course covers it all. Australian support workers must respond to this industry's unique and changing needs and the needs of their clientele."

    – Natasha Page

  • "I have been a support worker for nearly 20 years, and the practical skills and knowledge presented in this course are invaluable. It is perfect for individuals who do not have formal education and those with an existing qualification who wish to re-skill or up-skill."

    – Robert Shaw

  • "In an unregulated industry where formal qualifications aren't required, this course offers a wealth of knowledge to raise the standard of care in the industry. You can enjoy the flexibility and freedom of choosing when and where you study, allowing you to fit your studies around your current work and family commitments."

    – Janelle Bishop

HOW TO ENROL

If you’re ready to get started, simply hit the button below & get your online enrolment underway.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, the following is highly recommended:

  • Aged 16 years or older
  • Successfully completed Year 10 (or equivalent) or are of mature age
  • Basic English skills (written & verbal communication)
  • Access to a reliable internet connection (to access ACQC's Online Learning system); and
  • A computer with up-to-date software

Please note: This e-course will be delivered through our online learning management system. Upon purchase, you will receive an email confirmation with all instructions to enrol and begin your study.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Australian College for Quality Care's Certificate of Support Work, available through our aged care courses online, delivers fundamental knowledge suitable for a wide range of individuals:

    • A support worker seeking to enhance or refresh their skills via an aged care course, regardless of their previous formal education

    • A support worker without any formal qualifications to work in aged care, looking to gain an aged care certificate through our aged care training

    • A family caregiver, such as a parent of a child with a disability, or a carer of an elderly parent or family member, who could benefit from our aged care and disability courses

    • An individual aiming to pivot into a new career as a support worker and seeking an aged care support worker course to facilitate this transition

    • A student presently engaged in formal study and seeking to supplement their education by choosing to study aged care online and achieve an aged care worker certificate.

  • We accept all major debit and credit cards as well as PayPal.

  • Payments are due upon enrollment, and if you opt for our payment plan options, you will commit to 3 easy monthly payments of $165. The first payment is taken upon enrolment. Once the fee has been paid, you will receive instant access to course materials.

  • All of our courses are priced in AUD. The corresponding conversion amount is subject to your bank's rate and fees. Please reach out to your bank to confirm the applicable exchange rate and fees.

  • Once you have finalised your purchase, the course is non-refundable.

    • Support Worker Basics

    • Understanding the Role of a Support Worker

    • Understanding your Clientele

    • Providing a Sufficient Level of Care

    • Professional Boundaries

    • Empowering your Clients

    • Assisting with Medications

    • Promoting the Concepts of Health and Wellbeing

    • Providing Home Support Services

    • Managing Legal and Ethical Compliance, Including Workplace Health and Safety

  • There are no pre-requisites for the Certificate of Support Work.

  • A combination of online theory questions and case studies.

  • ACQC will provide you with proof of course completion. Certificates are automatically issued once you reach 100% completion of your course.

  • The Certificate in Support Work delivered by the Australian College for Quality Care is a short 'unaccredited' course. Accredited courses typically take a minimum of six months to complete, with 120 hours of vocational placement.

    The Certificate in Support Work is designed to be completed in approximately 30-40 hours of active study, but this depends on the individual.It covers ten comprehensive modules, including much of the content in TAFE's nationally recognised Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging or Disability).

    Our course is designed to deliver sound industry foundations and supports the continuing education needs of Australian support workers.

Get in Touch

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