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Skills for Care Industries

Start Your Career in the Care Industry

Interested in supporting children, older people or people living with disability?

NSW: 12 October to 13 November 2026

VIC: 5 October to 6 November 2026

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Skills for Care Industries Short Courses

Our Skills for Care Industries course helps you develop the essential skills, knowledge and confidence needed to begin a career in care and community service environments.

 

You’ll learn about first aid, workplace communication, professional conduct and the expectations of the care industry.

 

Enquire today and take the first step towards a rewarding career supporting others.

Why choose this course?

Care industries provide meaningful career opportunities for people who enjoy helping and supporting others.

 

This course will help you:

  • Develop essential first aid skills
  • Understand care industry expectations
  • Improve workplace communication
  • Learn professional workplace behaviours
  • Prepare for employment in community services
A student using a mannequin to demonstrate resuscitation during a Skills for Care Industries short course class (900x600).

What you will learn

During this course, you will develop skills in:

  • First aid skills
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Workplace communication
  • Care industry expectations
  • Professional conduct
To register your interest in Skills for Care Industries course, please complete our enquiry form.
A Skills for Care Industries short course student sitting in a nursing home and speaking with three senior citizens (900x600).

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for people interested in working in:

  • Childcare
  • Disability support
  • Aged care
  • Community services
  • Support roles
No previous care industry experience is required.

Course locations and dates

NSW locations

12 October – 13 November 2026

Fairfield

Our Navitas Skilled Futures College in Fairfield is right next door to KFC and one block away from Neeta City shopping centre and the Fairfield CBD.

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Liverpool

Our Navitas Skilled Futures College in Liverpool is close to the City Centre, Liverpool Plaza, local shops and attractions.

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Parramatta

Our Navitas Skilled Futures college is close to Westfield Parramatta. It is also near Parramatta city centre, close to shops, parking and public transport.

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Victoria locations

5 October to 6 November 2026

St Albans

Located inside the Victoria University St Albans campus, this College is easily accessible via a free shuttle bus from St Albans train station.
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Course content

Nationally recognised unit

HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting*

Employment outcomes

This course can help prepare you for roles such as:
  • Childcare Assistant
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Aged Care Worker

Ready to start your care career?

Develop practical skills and build your confidence for a career where you can make a difference.

Register your interest today

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