Provide First Aid and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN Our Health & Community Courses
Discover a perfect fit in the field of individual care, aged care, disability, and home & community services. Your journey here demands specific soft skills and qualifications.Caring for the elderly goes beyond addressing physical needs – it means understanding their mental well-being and fostering trust through companionship. If you hold these qualities, this line of work may be your calling.Our Individual Support courses equip learners with essential skills to provide high-quality assistance. Gain expertise in person-centered care, effective communication, health and safety protocols, and ethical considerations. Practical training hones skills like aiding with daily living, managing medication, and supporting diverse needs.
Career Pathways For Health & Community Courses
Health and community services qualifications can lead to rewarding work supporting people in their daily lives, including roles in aged care, disability support, and community services. By taking a health and community course, you can pursue a career dedicated to helping others and making a meaningful difference in the community.
Possible Roles
POTENTIAL WAGES COULD BE IN THE REGION OF $65,000 TO $95,000 PER YEAR
What Could Your Career Look Like?
Queensland’s growing aged care, disability, and community care sectors create ongoing opportunities for people with the right support skills and qualifications. By undergoing health and community training, you’re opening the door to a career that makes a direct difference in people’s lives.
Enter The Industry
Complete a Certificate III in Individual Support to develop practical skills in personal care, supporting independence, and assisting people with their everyday needs.
Build You Care Skills
Improve your professional profile with first aid and CPR training, impressively complementing your Individual Support qualification by giving you the necessary skills to respond to emergencies.
Progress Your Career
Move beyond frontline support into case management and leadership roles. Depending on experience and further qualifications, longer-term pathways include senior case manager, program manager or community services manager/director positions.
Get Funding for Your Course
Students and employers in QLD and NSW are eligible for funded training courses and apprenticeships through state and federal incentives.
Health & Community COURSE FAQS
Can I Take Certificate III in Individual Support Without Experience?
Yes, the Individual Support course is designed as an entry-level qualification for people who want to get into the aged care and disability support sectors. Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) across Queensland, like Major Training, don’t have formal academic or work experience requirements, so anyone interested can enrol, provided you meet industry-specific requirements for work placement. Click here to know more.
What Jobs Can I Get With A Health and Community Course?
Potential roles include aged care support worker, disability support worker, personal care assistant, community support worker, and home care worker. You can pursue a specific role that meets your interests, strengths, and preferred way of supporting others.
Are First Aid And CPR Training Useful For Health And Community Workers?
Absolutely. As a matter fact, being trained to perform first aid and CPR gives you an added edge when pursuing roles in aged care, disability support, and community services. Since it complements your Individual Support qualification, you’ll become someone more reliable when responding to emergencies.
Can Health And Community Courses Lead To Management Roles?
They can form part of a longer career pathway. After gaining frontline experience with a Certificate III, you can complete a Certificate IV or Diploma to move into case management and team coordination. Ultimately, an Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management qualifies you for senior leadership roles.
Can I Take First Aid Or CPR Training Without A Certificate III?
Provide First Aid and Provide CPR are separate training options, meaning you don’t necessarily need to complete a Certificate III in Individual Support first to book these courses. Still, it goes without saying that gaining the practical skills to respond to emergencies is useful if you’re planning to enter care and community services.
Why Our Students choose to study with major
Both students and employers consistently select Major Training as their training partner of choice due to our regularly scheduled short courses and flexible training delivery options. We offer weekly short courses across multiple sites including on-site/private courses, and our qualifications can be delivered either onsite or remotely, catering to diverse preferences. Our trainers, who are industry experts, dedicate themselves to customising their delivery to meet the specific needs of our students.
Students Each Year
Over 10,000 students complete their training with us every year!
Student Pass Rate
We maintain an impressive 95% pass rate and offer additional support where needed to ensure every student's success.
RTO For Flexible Delivery Options
Our commitment to flexible delivery options allows you to train on your terms.
Years Experience in Training
Leading the way in real-world training for the Construction, Automotive and Engineering Industries for over 2 decades.
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