CHC33021 | CRICOS: 112854M
Certificate III in Individual Support
Ageing
Kick start your career in the community services industry with this entry-level qualification. Gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to provide individual support in an aged care setting.
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Course overview
Make a start in your career in aged care with this entry-level qualification. This course will give you the skills you need to provide individualised support and care to people in home, community, or health care settings.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in welfare support is expected to grow very strongly over the coming years. This large occupation offers strong job prospects with the workforce expected to reach over 90,000 by 2026.
You will learn how to support independence and wellbeing, gain a range of technical skills, and develop a range of transferable skills from communication to teamwork. This specialised course will give you the skills to facilitate the empowerment of older people, and provide support to those living with dementia. Our highly-experienced teachers provide one-on-one guidance and support every step of the way, to ensure you have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work in aged care and/or home and community care. It will also give you the foundation to undertake further studies in the community services and health sectors.
What can I do?
- Personal Care Worker
- Personal Carer
- Direct Care Worker
- Home Help Worker
- Support Worker
- Respite Care Worker
Course outcome:
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Strong community partnerships
As part of your course, you will gain valuable experience in real workplaces. Our strong partnerships mean you will learn the skills you need, while also getting to know potential future employers.
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The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 6 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 120 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.
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You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
- View comparison chart
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You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
- View comparison chart
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You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
- View comparison chart
CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
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Ipswich
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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6 months
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Full time 2 days on campus and 1 virtual day per week 8.30am - 4pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time 2 days on campus and 1 virtual day per week 8.30am - 4pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus and vocational placement
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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Springfield
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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6 months
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Full time 2 days on campus and 1 virtual day per week 8.30am - 4pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time 2 days on campus and 1 virtual day per week 8.30am - 4pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus and vocational placement
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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Caboolture
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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6 months
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Full time up to 3 days per week
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time up to 3 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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Loganlea
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On campus with some online
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14 Jul 2025
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6 months
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Full time up to 3 days per week
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
14 Jul 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time up to 3 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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Caboolture
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On campus with some online
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14 Jul 2025
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6 months
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Full time up to 3 days per week
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
14 Jul 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time up to 3 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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South Bank
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On campus with some online
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14 Jul 2025
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6 months
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Full time up to 3 days per week
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
14 Jul 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time up to 3 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
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Sunshine Coast Health Institute
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On Campus
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28 Jan 2025
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6 months
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Full time 2 days on campus plus a Zoom session per week
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time 2 days on campus plus a Zoom session per week
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
On-Campus and vocational placement
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
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Toowoomba
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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6 months
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Full time 2 days on campus and 1 virtual day per week 8.30am - 4pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
6 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time 2 days on campus and 1 virtual day per week 8.30am - 4pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus and vocational placement
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
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Hervey Bay
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On Campus
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28 Jan 2025
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9 months
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Part time 2 days per week
Monday, Tuesday
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
9 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Part time 2 days per week
Monday, Tuesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
On-Campus and vocational placement
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
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Bowen
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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up to 9 months
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Full time Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00am-5:45pm
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
up to 9 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00am-5:45pm
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus and vocational placement
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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Cairns
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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up to 9 months
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Full time Monday, Tuesday 8:45am-4:00pm and Wednesday Lab session
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
up to 9 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time Monday, Tuesday 8:45am-4:00pm and Wednesday Lab session
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus and vocational placement
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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Townsville - Pimlico
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On campus with some online
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28 Jan 2025
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up to 9 months
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Full time Tuesday and Friday 8:15am-3:00pm and weekly Lab session
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
up to 9 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time Tuesday and Friday 8:15am-3:00pm and weekly Lab session
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus and vocational placement
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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Bowen
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On campus with some online
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14 Jul 2025
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up to 9 months
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Full time Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00am-5:45pm
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
14 Jul 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
up to 9 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00am-5:45pm
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus and vocational placement
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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Cairns
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On campus with some online
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14 Jul 2025
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up to 9 months
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Full time Monday, Tuesday 8:45am-4:00pm and Wednesday Lab session
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
14 Jul 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
up to 9 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time Monday, Tuesday 8:45am-4:00pm and Wednesday Lab session
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus and vocational placement
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
|
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Townsville - Pimlico
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On campus with some online
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14 Jul 2025
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up to 9 months
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Full time Tuesday and Friday 8:15am-3:00pm and weekly Lab session
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
14 Jul 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
up to 9 months
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Full time Tuesday and Friday 8:15am-3:00pm and weekly Lab session
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.
Online, On-Campus and vocational placement
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
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Springfield
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Traineeship
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CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
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Southport
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Traineeship
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CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
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Sunshine Coast Health Institute
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Traineeship
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CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
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Warwick
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Traineeship
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Toowoomba
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Traineeship
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CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
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Kingaroy
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Traineeship
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Bundaberg
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Traineeship
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Hervey Bay
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Traineeship
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CAMPUS | APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS | DELIVERY MODE | |||||
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Bowen
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Traineeship
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Cairns
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Traineeship
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Burdekin
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Traineeship
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Townsville - Pimlico
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Traineeship
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You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
- View comparison chart
-
You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
- View comparison chart
-
You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more