Start a fulfilling career in one of the fastest growing workforces and make a positive difference to the lives of others.
The Ageing and Disability Job Ready Program is a three-week training course, followed by hands-on industry experience through work placement with a support sector industry partner.
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
2026 dates
| Start date | Location | Enrolment link |
| 30-Mar-2026 | Bentley | |
| 6-Jul-2026 | Gosnells | Coming soon |
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Refer a learner: Refer a learner – ESP – Activ Pathways
What will you learn?
The Ageing and Disability Job Ready Program teaches:
- how to conduct manual tasks safely;
- compliance with infection prevention and control procedures;
- how to meet personal support needs; and
- how to communicate and work in health or community services.
Course requirements
This course will be delivered 9am – 3.30pm over three weeks
Timetable for Bentley course commencing 4 May 2026:
Fleur Freame Pavilion (11 MacDonald Ave, Padbury WA 6025)
| Date | Unit |
| Mon 4 May | HLTWHS002 |
| Tue 5 May | HLTWHS002 |
| Weds 6 May | HLTWHS002 |
| Thu 7 May | HLTWHS002 |
| Mon 11 May | CHCCOM005 |
| Weds 13 May | CHCCOM005 |
| Thurs 14 May | CHCCOM005 |
| Fri 15 May | CHCCOM005 |
| Mon 18 May | HLTAID011 |
| Tues 19 May | HLTAID011 |
| Weds 20 May | HLTAID011/ CHCCOM005/ HLTWHS002 |
| Thu 21 May | CHCCOM005/ HLTWHS002 |
Practical work experience
Work placement
As part of this program, you will undertake 70 hours of work placement.
Activ Pathways maintains strong industry connections and works with students to support access to practical placement opportunities aligned with the learning outcomes and assessment requirements of the program. Students may also choose to source their own work placement, which Activ Pathways will assess to ensure the required learning outcomes and program criteria are met. Activ Pathways provides guidance and support throughout the entire process.
Please note that all students wishing to access Activ Pathways supported placements are subject to minimum travel and availability requirements.
During your work placement, you will:
- Gain real, hands on industry experience; and
- Secure a “foot in the door” by working with an employer
Career opportunities after completing the course
By completing the Program, you may:
- be offered a job with your work placement employer;
- be offered an aged care or disability work traineeship;
- use your skills to transition into an allied health occupation;
- gain employer references;
- be connected with other employ
Entry requirements
Please note a minimum age requirement of 18 years is applicable.
Other funding eligibility requirements apply.
See our FAQ section for visa requirements.
Interested to join? Apply now
If you think this course is for you, you can apply to join our next program OR to be placed on the waitlist for future courses. Simply click the Apply Now button to let us know you are interested!