Transition to Employment in Aged Care

• • Managing the transition
  • Self-assessment
  • Setting career goals
  • Building a resume
  • Communication
  • Developing a professional portfolio
  • Knowing about being employed in the Aged Care sector
  • Researching the labour market
  • Networks
  • Recruitment strategies and interviews

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Gain professional skills to boost your chances of employment in the aged care sector. This course covers workplace practices, standards and expectations, supervisory practices, and professional development and networks. Learn how to develop personal goals and actions in preparation for employment, as well as how to prepare a CV and cover letter that will help you stand out from the crowd. You’ll leave this course with the skills to develop a professional portfolio that you can use in your next interview.  

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. 

This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Aged Care degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.

Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

• Portfolio (70%)
• Assignment (30%)

Current study term: 02 Apr 23 to 09 Jun 23

Next study term: 17 Sep 23 to 24 Nov 23