How to Become a Personal Carer: An Enjoyable Job That Fulfils You and Your Clients

This personal carer course provides the skills to enter an entry-level position where you can support older people in residential care, hospitals and community-based settings.

This course includes units in communication and working in health or community services, individualised support, healthy body systems, working with diverse people, and supporting independence and wellbeing.

The average course duration is 35 weeks but can be studied part-time or as part of a traineeship. Course delivery can be a combination of online and in-class formats, and this course includes a mandatory 120-hour work placement unit.

As with most vocational courses, many providers offer payment plans and financial assistance, and fee concessions are available for eligible learners.

A personal carer with this qualification can usually provide disability services without direct supervision. They may also be required to supervise or coordinate small teams in a leadership role.

The average course duration is one year but can be studied part-time. Course delivery can depend on the course provider, but many have blended learning formats. This course includes a 120-hour work placement requirement.

Payment plans are available from most providers, and fee concessions are available to eligible learners.