Study an Undergraduate Certificate in Aged Care

Study Aged Care at Flinders

Help shape an ageing society

This course is not offered in 2023

Study 100% online in 6 months.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Aged Care allows you to future proof your career by upskilling and preparing you for a whole range of work with older people in aged care contexts. It also encourages you to consider and develop new opportunities to support our ageing society.

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Course facts at a glance.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2022 selection rank

60.00

Guaranteed selection rank

N/A

SATAC code

278005

Delivery mode

In person:

Online: No

Duration

0.5 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)

Annual indicative fee

2022: $4,010

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

Student and ATAR profile

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Why study Aged Care at Flinders

Upskilling will deliver a competitive edge for those already working in the aged care sector and can boost capability, knowledge and competence of the aged care workforce overall.
Flinders are leaders in health and care, and our academics and researchers have strong connections to the health industry.
You will be provided with the latest knowledge and essential skills that will prepare you for a career in ageing.
The course can be done 100% online in just six months at a full-time study load.
Participants graduate with a University Certificate
The program also provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Health Sciences program’s Ageing specialisation.

Your career

Demand for qualified professionals to work across a range of industries is growing due to our increasing ageing population. Potential employment opportunities can be found in policy, local, state and federal government, education, research, service provision, consulting, and the private sector. Take the first step of your career in this exciting and constantly evolving field.

Potential occupations

community program developer
ageing policy/project officer
elder advocacy or adviser
community participation, active ageing or healthy ageing officer
service planner, navigator or coordinator.

Potential employers

aged care homes
community care and acute hospitals
local, state and federal government departments
advocacy organisations
universities
private sector.

Accreditation / professional recognition

Participants gain a University Certificate which is AQF Accredited.

The program also provides a pathway of credit into the Bachelor of Health Sciences program’s Ageing specialisation for participants who wish to pursue further study in the future.

What you will study

You will gain solid foundational study skills and knowledge needed to flourish in a career in ageing. You will investigate your own beliefs about ageing and older adults and how attitudes and language can influence the experience of ageing.

You will also explore mental health and psychological wellbeing in later life and will have the option of delving further into the experiences of dementia or contemporary approaches to aged care.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	99.40	99.95
Median rank to receive an offer	73.35	77.78
Lowest rank to receive an offer	57.75	65.50

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	46	34%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	<5	<5
Work and life experience	11	8%
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	37	28%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	<5	2
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	17	13%
International Students	18	13%
All students	134	100%

Why choose a Higher Education Certificate

By choosing to study a higher education certificate, you’ll gain a university-level qualification that:

Takes less time than a bachelor’s degree - allowing you to upskill or get a taste of your career path in as little as 6 months
Is cost effective – Commonwealth support is currently making higher education certificates even more affordable. Eligible students can also defer payment through HECS-HELP
Gives you a valuable qualification – Flinders’ higher education certificates are AQF accredited
Offers you a pathway towards a bachelor’s degree – credits from your studies can go towards further study

FAQs

How to apply

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Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous Higher Education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through Adult Entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

For applicants using their SACE (Year 12) results (or equivalent), entry is subject to achieving a minimum selection rank of 60.

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Course enquiries

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Undergraduate Certificate in Aged Care

Study Aged Care at Flinders

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Why study Aged Care at Flinders