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
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support

On Campus
12 - 16 weeks
$0 - $3,199
  • 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 and Disability)

On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $3,990
  • 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)

Blended, On Campus, Online
16 - 17 weeks
$0 - $3,958
  • 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 (Home and Community Care)

Blended
6 months
Unavailable
  • 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.
  • 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 - 3 weeks
$0 - $420
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTHPS006

Assist clients with medication

Blended, On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$0 - $500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTINF006

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

On Campus, Online
1 - 3 days
$100 - $195
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00067

Administer and Monitor Medication Skill Set

On Campus
6 weeks
$0 - $1,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00129

Individual Support - Ageing

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 6 months
$0 - $2,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Common questions

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