Hunter TAFE offers a range of aged care courses. This program is for those working in or wishing to gain employment in services for the elderly. From a career in residential aged care facilities, to community health roles, this aged care training will show you how to communicate with and provide care and support for older people. You'll learn about aged care facilities for a career as a personal care assistant, nurse assistant or care worker. Please note those who enrol in the Apply First Aid unit must be physically able to perform basic life support skills. If clinical placement in a medical facility is part of this course, you may need occupational screening and vaccinations. On successful completion of this aged care course, you may apply or get advanced standing in other TAFE aged care courses including Diploma courses in Community Services, Community Welfare Work and others.
Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables
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Hunter TAFE offers this aged care certificate at the below campuses. Course dates, timetables and study options are campus specific. Select your preferred campus from the list below for details.
Course Availability
| Semester |
Study Options |
How to Enrol |
Proposed Timetable |
Information Session |
Fees & Charges |
Important Information |
Semester 1
2012 |
Part Time Day
12hrs/Week
36 Weeks |
Local Campus |
Thursday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
|
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
Delivery Information This course will require you to attend face to face classes. You will also be required to participate in competency units online.
Upon enrolment a student may enquire about the option to complete in 18 weeks. Further delivery information is available on this course
|
Cessnock campus
| Semester: |
Semester 1, 2012 |
| Study Options: |
Part Time Day, 12hrs/Week, 36 Weeks |
| How to Enrol: |
Local Campus |
| Proposed Timetable: |
Thursday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
| Information Session: |
|
| Fees & Charges: |
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
| Important Information: |
Delivery Information This course will require you to attend face to face classes. You will also be required to participate in competency units online.
Upon enrolment a student may enquire about the option to complete in 18 weeks. Further delivery information is available on this course |
Course Availability
| Semester |
Study Options |
How to Enrol |
Proposed Timetable |
Information Session |
Fees & Charges |
Important Information |
Semester 1
2012 |
Full Time
20hrs/Week
18 Weeks |
Local Campus |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
|
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
Delivery Information This course will require you to attend face to face classes. You will also be required to participate in competency units online. Further delivery information is available on this course
|
Semester 1
2012 |
Part Time Day
12hrs/Week
36 Weeks |
Local Campus |
Wednesday and Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
|
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
Delivery Information This course will require you to attend face to face classes. You will also be required to participate in competency units online. Further delivery information is available on this course
|
Semester 2
2012 |
Full Time
20hrs/Week
18 Weeks |
By Application |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am to 3:30pm |
|
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
Further delivery information is available on this course
|
Glendale campus
| Semester: |
Semester 1, 2012 |
| Study Options: |
Full Time, 20hrs/Week, 18 Weeks |
| How to Enrol: |
Local Campus |
| Proposed Timetable: |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
| Information Session: |
|
| Fees & Charges: |
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
| Important Information: |
Delivery Information This course will require you to attend face to face classes. You will also be required to participate in competency units online. Further delivery information is available on this course |
Glendale campus
| Semester: |
Semester 1, 2012 |
| Study Options: |
Part Time Day, 12hrs/Week, 36 Weeks |
| How to Enrol: |
Local Campus |
| Proposed Timetable: |
Wednesday and Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
| Information Session: |
|
| Fees & Charges: |
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
| Important Information: |
Delivery Information This course will require you to attend face to face classes. You will also be required to participate in competency units online. Further delivery information is available on this course |
Glendale campus
| Semester: |
Semester 2, 2012 |
| Study Options: |
Full Time, 20hrs/Week, 18 Weeks |
| How to Enrol: |
By Application |
| Proposed Timetable: |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am to 3:30pm |
| Information Session: |
|
| Fees & Charges: |
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
| Important Information: |
Further delivery information is available on this course |
Course Availability
| Semester |
Study Options |
How to Enrol |
Proposed Timetable |
Information Session |
Fees & Charges |
Important Information |
Semester 1
2012 |
Full Time
20hrs/Week
18 Weeks |
Local Campus |
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
|
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
Delivery Information Delivery is mainly face to face although there may be online options for some of the units. Further delivery information is available on this course
|
Semester 2
2012 |
Full Time
18hrs/Week
18 Weeks |
By Application |
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
|
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
Delivery Information Students will be required to attend a minimum of 60 hours in an aged care facility during the course. Suitable criminal record checks are required prior to work placement for a cost of up to $60. TAFE staff will arrange work placement. Immunisations may be required depending on the workplace facility's requirements. Further delivery information is available on this course
|
Gosford campus
| Semester: |
Semester 1, 2012 |
| Study Options: |
Full Time, 20hrs/Week, 18 Weeks |
| How to Enrol: |
Local Campus |
| Proposed Timetable: |
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
| Information Session: |
|
| Fees & Charges: |
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
| Important Information: |
Delivery Information Delivery is mainly face to face although there may be online options for some of the units. Further delivery information is available on this course |
Gosford campus
| Semester: |
Semester 2, 2012 |
| Study Options: |
Full Time, 18hrs/Week, 18 Weeks |
| How to Enrol: |
By Application |
| Proposed Timetable: |
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
| Information Session: |
|
| Fees & Charges: |
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
| Important Information: |
Delivery Information Students will be required to attend a minimum of 60 hours in an aged care facility during the course. Suitable criminal record checks are required prior to work placement for a cost of up to $60. TAFE staff will arrange work placement. Immunisations may be required depending on the workplace facility's requirements. Further delivery information is available on this course |
Course Availability
| Semester |
Study Options |
How to Enrol |
Proposed Timetable |
Information Session |
Fees & Charges |
Important Information |
Semester 1
2012 |
Part Time Day
12hrs/Week
36 Weeks |
Local Campus |
Monday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
|
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
Delivery Information This course will require you to attend face to face classes. You will also be required to participate in competency units online. Further delivery information is available on this course
|
Muswellbrook campus
| Semester: |
Semester 1, 2012 |
| Study Options: |
Part Time Day, 12hrs/Week, 36 Weeks |
| How to Enrol: |
Local Campus |
| Proposed Timetable: |
Monday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
| Information Session: |
|
| Fees & Charges: |
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
| Important Information: |
Delivery Information This course will require you to attend face to face classes. You will also be required to participate in competency units online. Further delivery information is available on this course |
Course Availability
| Semester |
Study Options |
How to Enrol |
Proposed Timetable |
Information Session |
Fees & Charges |
Important Information |
Semester 1
2012 |
Full Time
20hrs/Week
18 Weeks |
Local Campus |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
|
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
Delivery Information This course will require you to attend face to face classes. You will also be required to participate in competency units online. Further delivery information is available on this course
|
Newcastle campus
| Semester: |
Semester 1, 2012 |
| Study Options: |
Full Time, 20hrs/Week, 18 Weeks |
| How to Enrol: |
Local Campus |
| Proposed Timetable: |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
| Information Session: |
|
| Fees & Charges: |
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
| Important Information: |
Delivery Information This course will require you to attend face to face classes. You will also be required to participate in competency units online. Further delivery information is available on this course |
Course Availability
| Semester |
Study Options |
How to Enrol |
Proposed Timetable |
Information Session |
Fees & Charges |
Important Information |
Semester 1
2012 |
Full Time
20hrs/Week
18 Weeks |
Local Campus |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
|
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
Delivery Information Delivery is mainly face to face although there are online options for some of the units. Further delivery information is available on this course
|
Semester 2
2012 |
Full Time
18hrs/Week
18 Weeks |
By Application |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
|
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
Delivery Information Students will be required to attend a minimum of 60 hours in an aged care facility during the course. Suitable criminal record checks are required prior to work placement for a cost of up to $60. TAFE staff will arrange work placement. Immunisations may be required depending on the workplace facility's requirements. Further delivery information is available on this course
|
Wyong campus
| Semester: |
Semester 1, 2012 |
| Study Options: |
Full Time, 20hrs/Week, 18 Weeks |
| How to Enrol: |
Local Campus |
| Proposed Timetable: |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
| Information Session: |
|
| Fees & Charges: |
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
| Important Information: |
Delivery Information Delivery is mainly face to face although there are online options for some of the units. Further delivery information is available on this course |
Wyong campus
| Semester: |
Semester 2, 2012 |
| Study Options: |
Full Time, 18hrs/Week, 18 Weeks |
| How to Enrol: |
By Application |
| Proposed Timetable: |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm |
| Information Session: |
|
| Fees & Charges: |
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
| Important Information: |
Delivery Information Students will be required to attend a minimum of 60 hours in an aged care facility during the course. Suitable criminal record checks are required prior to work placement for a cost of up to $60. TAFE staff will arrange work placement. Immunisations may be required depending on the workplace facility's requirements. Further delivery information is available on this course |