Aged care in Australia is one of the fastest-growing industries. Within many rewarding career opportunities.
At SIA our course is designed to prepare you to be fully competent and prepared for a rewarding career, either caring for seniors in a residential facility or their own home.
Job opportunities in the Aged Care industry are expected to increase by 25% over the next five years, with an estimated 179,000 open positions.
So now is the perfect time to become qualified in an industry that is in demand for workers.
Our Certificate IV in Ageing Support offers many career opportunities and new skill sets, such as:
✏️ The opportunity to apply your skills in our practical training.
At SIA we have great facilities, like our practical room, where students can get some hands-on experience with our experienced trainers in real-life simulations.
✏️Organised industry work placement of at least 120hrs.
Get great experience and a clear understanding of the industry with individual placements. This is the best way to truly understand your qualification, and work out where you would like your career to take you.
✏️Learn and provide first aid and CPR training.
The skill everyone should learn, whether it is for your job or life in general.
Knowing what to do in the event of an emergency is invaluable. The ability to save a life or offer assistance in a critical situation is incredibly empowering, and a skill that stays with you for ever.
✏️Frontline support
Being involved in Aged Care can mean many different things. Some days may see you organising card games with patients and encouraging socialising, the next day may call on your first aid skills. At SIA we provide you with qualifications and the experience to handle a multitude of circumstances, so you can be adaptable and efficient. Your career in Aged Care will allows vary and one you will never be is bored.
✏️Corporate and Managerial roles
Be involved with the operational side of care-giving, organising individual service planning and delivery. No two days will be the same, as you may be dealing with staff, patients or families. Learn the skills needed to communicate clearly with empathy and understanding.
A career in the Aged Care industry is both challenging and rewarding, and our course will give you he skills to work with confidence in an environment that values its’ workers.