Special Care Workers
Special Care Workers provide care and supervision for children in residential childcare establishments and correctional institutions, and provide care and support to people in refuges.
Average Salary
$66,560
Average Age
33yo
Job Growth
The number of Special Care Workers working in Australia is expected to increase by 16.7% by 2019
Education Level
100% of Special Care Workers have gained a qualification at a Certificate III level or above
Most Important skills for a Special Care Worker
- Giving full attention to what others are saying
- Talking to others to convey information effectively
- Understanding written documents
- Awareness of others' and why they react as they do
Key Statistics for Special Care Workers
62% are female
36% work part-time
How do I become a Special Care Worker?
Entry level Disability courses generally don’t carry any pre-requisites. Take a look at these courses for more informaion..
Certificate II in Individual Support
Certificate IV in Disability
Top Disability Courses
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)
Kirana Colleges
Certificate III in Individual Support (Perth Only)
Gateway Training Academy
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing OR Disability) (Perth Only)
Insight Training
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) (SE Melb Only)
Nepean Industry Edge Training
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (Geelong & Werribee Only)
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Progress your career
If you are looking to take the next step in your Disability career, look to a Diploma or Bachelor Degree. Diplomas can be used as a pathway program if you aren’t ready to step straight into a Bachelor.
Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies
Masters of Health Science(Developmental Disability)
Disability Courses
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