Australia's aged care sector is the country's most urgent workforce challenge — and one of its most rewarding career fields. This course provides an honest, respectful introduction to what it means to work in aged care, positioning the sector as a career with genuine progression and meaningful daily work. Across 3 modules you will learn about Australia's ageing demographics, the structure of the sector following the Royal Commission, the new Aged Care Act 2024, mandatory care minutes requirements, the range of care settings, and realistic career pathways. Earn your CertSmart certificate and start your aged care career with the industry understanding that turns a good candidate into a genuinely appealing one. HOW IT WORKS 🕒 3 Modules × 3 Lessons · Each lesson approx. 20 minutes · ~3 hours total 📝 Short multiple choice quiz at the end of each module — 70% pass mark required 🌐 100% online and self-paced — learn whenever, wherever 📄 Downloadable course workbook included (PDF) 🏅 Certificate of Achievement + verified digital badge issued on completion 📋 End of Course Assessment — PPT summary + 5 short answer Final Course Exam WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM THIS COURSE ✅ Understanding of Australia's ageing demographics and the scale of the workforce opportunity ✅ Knowledge of the Aged Care Act 2024 and what it means for workers and residents ✅ Awareness of mandatory care minutes and the different care settings in the sector ✅ Clear map of career pathways from personal care assistant to facility manager PLEASE NOTE: All CertSmart courses are developed by industry professionals and educators in accordance with Australia's National Microcredential Framework.
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