Build a rewarding career in aged care and disability support.
Career-ready, nationally recognised Certificate III and IV courses, with new intakes every month.
You practise the real work before placement, so your first shift is not your first time.
Award-winning training provider
Recognised in the Cumberland City Local Business Awards for Education Service.
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Aged care, disability and first aid courses
Qualifications for starting out or stepping up, and short courses employers ask for.
CHC33021
35 weeks $1,585
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
The entry-level qualification for aged care and disability support work. No experience needed.
CHC43015
39 weeks $1,685
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
For care workers ready to take on medication assistance, complex care and team leader roles.
CHC43121
26 weeks $1,685
Certificate IV in Disability Support
Support people with disability to live independently, join in community life and make their own choices.
HLTHPS007
$450
Administer and monitor medications
For care workers who give medication under delegation in aged care, disability and community settings.
HLTAID009
1 day $150
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
The single-day CPR certificate most care, childcare and community employers ask for.
HLTAID011
1 to 2 days $150
Provide First Aid
Practical first aid for work and everyday life.
Non-accredited training
Self-paced $900
Assistant in Nursing (Ageing and Disability)
A practical, non-accredited course for people who cannot enrol in an accredited qualification due to eligibility criteria.
Non-accredited training
3 hours $150
Manual Handling for Health Care Support Workers
Safe lifting, transfers and hoist use for people who help clients move every day.
RTO 45622
Aged care and disability training in Sydney
Encourage Training College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45622) based in Sydney. We train people to establish rewarding careers in aged, community and residential care.
Australia-wide training in aged care and disability support
Our team has been working in this sector with more than ten years of industry experience.
- Hands-on learning. Practise in our simulated care room before placement.
- Placement arranged. 120 hours with care providers, organised by us or sourced by you.
- Live online classes. With real-time trainer support.
Find the right course for where you are now
No experience needed to begin
Certificate III in Individual Support is where most people start. You learn in workshops, practise in our simulated care room, then complete 120 hours of placement with a care provider.
See the entry-level course
Move into care in months, not years
Most students finish in 4 to 6 months, studying around their current job. Before you enrol, a short Pre-Training Review matches the course to the work you want.
How enrolment worksStep up with a Certificate IV
A Certificate IV in Ageing Support or Disability Support adds medication assistance, complex care and coordination skills for team leader and supervisor roles.
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A pathway that is open to you
ETC is a domestic RTO, so accredited courses are not available on a primary student visa. Assistant in Nursing gives you practical skills and 120 hours of clinical placement.
About Assistant in Nursing
Student reviews
Friendly trainers. Training that fits real life.
Friendly and helpful teachers. Encourage Training College delivers training that is customised to meet the needs of students. Would recommend it to anyone.
Certificate 3 graduate
I learned a lot from Dr. Prasanta Pokharel during MH and FACPR training at ETC. I had a great experience and our trainer is very knowledgeable and supportive throughout the training. Highly recommend it. Thanks 😊
ETC graduate
My experience in ETC it’s really 👌👌
ETC graduate
I’m lucky to know the ETC college in Auburn from one of my friends. After visiting the ETC college office at the first time, I was very engaged with the information about the Aging support courses and the Disability support courses from staff there. The staff are so helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. The teachers are practical and dedicated to teaching and training students. The office admins are so supportive and kindly. The materials are also very helpful. I has been equipped with qualified knowledge and skills during the course before taking placement and really happy to receive job at the same the aged care where I completed my placement. Thank you very much for Mr. Uddhab to get agreement with the aged care for my placement and much appreciated all teachers Prasanta and Inder Jit and staff Ashim and Sarita of the ETC college. I strongly recommend the ETC college for anyone who are looking for a very trusted and qualified training place to gain the Aging care support and the Disability support courses.
ETC graduate
What students mention most
- Helpful staff 55
- Disability course 37
- Trainers 30
- Aged care course 28
- Job placement 19
- First aid training 18
- CPR training 17
How to enrol in three steps
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Choose your course
Accredited qualification, short course or non-accredited training. Not sure? Call us and we will talk it through.
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Pick an intake
Intakes run every month. Select your preferred start date on the application form.
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Apply with your ID
Submit the form with 100 points of ID, the Pre-Training Review and the completed Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy questionnaire. We then confirm your enrolment.
New intakes every month
Turn a caring nature into a secure career
Apply online in about ten minutes, or call us and we will help you choose the right course.
- Monthly intakes
- 120 hours of placement
- RTO 45622
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