New aged and community care job training packages

Up to 7,700 new training places over four years in aged and community care will be created under a $41 million training plan, as part of the Rudd Government’s response to the challenges of Australia’s ageing population.

Federal Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot, has announced details of the training packages for people wanting a career in aged care.

A total of 2,700 community training places and up to 5,000 residential aged care training places will be made available through the Community Aged Care Workforce Development, and the Better Skills for Better Care programs, respectively.

The training would be nationally recognised and include places in:

• Certificate III in Home and Community Care;
• Certificate III in Aged Care Work;
• Certificate IV in Service Coordination;
• Certificate IV in Aged Care Work and Community Services; and
• Diploma in Enrolled Nursing.