Personal Carer

Personal Carers assist elderly, disabled and vulnerable people with basic home services like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, showering, dressing, and mobility. As a Personal Carer you might take your client to a doctor’s appointment or help them with medication.

Personal Carers grow close to their clients, giving them self-confidence and companionship. You’ll also be liaising closely with family members and sometimes community service officials.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a personal carer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$3,250 - $8,800
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
$0 - $7,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)

On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22469VIC

Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Distance, On Campus, Online
2 - 10 weeks
$0 - $420
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52890WA

Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing

Blended, On Campus
6 - 7 months
$0 - $620
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

How to start a career in Aged Care

23rd March 2021)

What can you do with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community Care)?

6th January 2022)

How to start a career as a Personal Assistant

2nd December 2021)