Non-accredited training

Assistant in Nursing (Ageing and Disability)

A practical, non-accredited course for people who cannot enrol in an accredited qualification due to eligibility criteria.

Assistant in Nursing (Ageing and Disability) training at Encourage Training College
  • DurationSelf-paced
  • Placement120 hours
  • Course fee$900
  • DeliveryBlended
  • IntakeMonthly

About this course

Assistant in Nursing (Ageing and Disability) is a non-accredited course for people who cannot enrol in an accredited qualification due to eligibility criteria, including primary student visa holders, but want the practical skills to work in a health care support role.

Entry requirements

Open to anyone who wants to work in care support. Because the course is non-accredited, there is no RPL or credit transfer, and no formal qualification pathway. Learners wanting a nationally recognised qualification should consider CHC33021. You also complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy questionnaire before enrolment.

Jobs this course prepares you for

Graduates work in roles such as:

  • Assistant in Nursing
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Aged Care Support Worker
  • Disability Support Worker

What you will study

What you will learn:

  • Provide individualised support
  • Support independence and wellbeing
  • Communicate and work in health or community services
  • Work with diverse people
  • Work legally and ethically
  • Recognise healthy body systems
  • Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  • Facilitate the empowerment of older people
  • Provide support to people with dementia
  • Meet personal support needs

How the course is delivered

Blended: online learning, regular live online sessions with your trainer, on-campus practical simulation in our aged care and disability training facility, and 120 hours of clinical work placement.

Blended online and on-campus delivery with practical simulation sessions.

Course questions

Can I study this on a student visa?
Yes. ETC is a domestic RTO and cannot enrol primary student visa holders in accredited courses, but the Assistant in Nursing course is open to you.
What is included in the Assistant in Nursing course?
You receive an Assistant in Nursing (Ageing and Disability) certificate, a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (which includes HLTAID009 CPR), and a Manual Handling certificate of completion.
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New intakes every month

Turn a caring nature into a secure career

Apply online in about ten minutes, or call us and we will help you choose the right course.

  • Monthly intakes
  • 120 hours of placement
  • RTO 45622

RTO 45622, registered with ASQA

Nationally recognised: CHC33021, CHC43015, CHC43121, HLTHPS007, HLTAID009, HLTAID011. Assistant in Nursing (Ageing and Disability) and Manual Handling for Health Care Support Workers are non-accredited.

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