This qualification represents the role of workers in community and residential settings (such as residential aged care facilities) who implement individualised plans to provide person-centered care to individuals needing support due to aging, disability, or other reasons. Workers are increasingly required to support individuals in their homes, address complex needs, and tailor care approaches to meet specific needs, emphasising increased client choice.

• Location: Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Hobart & Sydney.

• Intake & Duration: Monthly intake and course duration is 12 months.

• Outcome: As a qualified professional, you can pursue roles such as aged care support worker, disability support worker, assistant in nursing, personal care assistant in residential aged care facilities, respite care worker, community-based care worker, and retirement village care worker.

• Requirements:

  • Educational Qualifications: Year 12 Certificate (or equivalent) or Adult Entry
  • English Language Proficiency:
    • IELTS: Overall score of 5.5 (no band score less than 5.0)
    • TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 46
    • PTE Academic: Overall score of 42 (minimum of 36 in each band)
• Cost: $5,500 – $10,500

• Location: Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Hobart & Sydney.

• Intake & Duration: Enrolments are accepted every month.

• Outcome: Upon completing the Certificate IV in Ageing Support, you can pursue roles including coordinator, team leader, support worker, service coordinator, and daily activity officer.

• Requirements:

  • Educational Qualifications: Year 12 Certificate (or equivalent) or Adult Entry
  • English Language Proficiency:
    • IELTS: Overall score of 5.5 (no band score less than 5.0)
    • TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 46
    • PTE Academic: Overall score of 42 (minimum of 36 in each band)
• Cost: $5,500 – $11,000

The Certificate IV in Disability course encompasses a variety of specialized skills and knowledge, such as identifying healthy body systems, embracing person-centered support principles, and advocating for individuals with disabilities. Graduates will be equipped to assist those with intellectual or physical disabilities, empowering them to enhance their independence and self-reliance, facilitating their participation in community activities.

• Location: Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Hobart & Sydney.

• Intake & Duration: Enrolments are accepted every month and course duration is 12-18 months.

• Outcome: Graduates of the Certificate IV in Disability program can pursue roles including disability support worker, assistant in nursing, personal care assistant in residential aged care facilities, respite care worker, and community-based care worker.

• Requirements:

  • Educational Qualifications: Year 12 Certificate (or equivalent) or Adult Entry
  • English Language Proficiency:
    • IELTS: Overall score of 5.5 (no band score less than 5.0)
    • TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 46
    • PTE Academic: Overall score of 42 (minimum of 36 in each band)
• Cost: $5,000 – $13,000

If you’re passionate about helping others and seeking an engaging and rewarding field to specialise in, pursuing the Diploma of Mental Health will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a practitioner in areas such as counseling, referral, advocacy, education, and health promotion.

The Diploma of Mental Health empowers graduates to offer specialized support to individuals affected by mental health issues, including designing intervention programs, crafting wellness plans and directives, and providing advocacy services. Additionally, you’ll acquire counseling skills and learn to assist individuals dealing with drug and alcohol concerns.

• Location: Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Hobart & Sydney.

• Intake & Duration: The Diploma of Mental Health has intakes in January, April, July, and October, with a course duration spanning 12 to 24 months.

• Outcome: Graduates of the Diploma of Mental Health can pursue careers as mental health workers, alcohol and other drugs workers, community workers, case workers/managers, and recovery support workers.

• Requirements:

  • Educational Qualifications: Year 12 Certificate (or equivalent) or Adult Entry
  • English Language Proficiency:
    • IELTS: Overall score of 5.5 (no band score less than 5.0)
    • TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 46
    • PTE Academic: Overall score of 42 (minimum of 36 in each band)
• Cost: $11,500 – $23,000

Nursing stands as one of the most sought-after professions both in Australia and globally, offering a fulfilling path for those who envision themselves aiding in the treatment and relief of illness among individuals.

For those who find fulfilment in caring for others, nursing emerges as a highly rewarding and meaningful career path. The Diploma of Nursing offers an ideal foundation to pursue your aspirations in the nursing industry, providing comprehensive training in legal requirements, health assessments, care plans, communication, and safe practices, thereby propelling your career towards excellent employment opportunities.

• Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Sunshine Coast.

• Intake & Duration: February and July, with a course duration of 18 months.

• Outcome: Diploma of Nursing graduates have the opportunity to progress to a Bachelor of Nursing program, paving the way to become registered nurses.

• Requirements:

  • Applicants must have completed year 12 in their home country to be eligible for admission.

  • A minimum score of IELTS 7 is required in all four components for eligibility.

     
• Cost: from $15,000/ year

The Bachelor of Nursing is the essential qualification for becoming a Registered Nurse in Australia, a profession listed on the Department of Home Affairs Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List. The program typically spans three years, or two years for graduates of the Diploma of Nursing.

Nursing graduates in Australia are equipped to deliver safe and competent care. The Bachelor of Nursing focuses on integrating nursing theory and practice to prepare you to function effectively within a professional healthcare team. The program aims to cultivate healthcare professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to make sound, ethical decisions and communicate effectively with patients and fellow medical professionals.

• Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Sunshine Coast.

• Intake & Duration: February and July, with a course duration of 36 months.

• Outcome: Upon successfully completing the Bachelor of Nursing at accredited institutions, students are eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Requirements:

  • Applicants must have completed year 12 in their home country to be eligible for admission.

  • A minimum score of IELTS 7 is required in all four components for eligibility.

     
• Cost: from $20,000/ year

This qualification represents the role of workers in various community settings and clients’ homes, empowering individuals with disabilities to enhance their independence, self-reliance, community participation, and overall wellbeing through tailored training and support.

If you’re aiming to enhance your capabilities for strategic leadership and management positions, this course equips individuals with the expertise to make autonomous decisions at a high level within business settings, utilizing initiative and judgment to strategically plan and execute a variety of leadership and management functions across diverse contexts.

• Location: Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Darwin, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Tasmania

• Intake & Duration: The course offers monthly intakes based on location, with a flexible course duration ranging from 12 to 18 months.

• Outcome: The course equips individuals with the knowledge and skills for various strategic leadership and management roles, including residential care worker, community health worker, relationship educator, volunteer coordinator, migrant community worker, tenants advisory worker, case manager, and family support worker.

• Requirements:

  • Applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent in TOEFL, PTE, OET, or other recognized English language tests, and also fulfill the Literacy, Language, Numeracy (LLN) test requirements administered by Salford College*.

  • Applicants must hold at least a Year 12 equivalent qualification to Australian standards, or possess a Certificate level qualification from Australia, or have relevant work experience and background to meet the academic requirements.

     
• Cost: $10,000 – $17,500