Ageing and Disability Job Ready Program

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.

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)

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

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

Please note a minimum age requirement of 18 years is applicable.

Other funding eligibility requirements apply.

See our FAQ section for visa requirements.

After years working as a chef, Yinhuan Tong was ready for a fresh start and a career that felt more meaningful and rewarding.

Looking for a pathway into the care industry, he discovered genU Training’s Job Ready Program in Aging and Disability, a fast-paced two-week introduction designed to help learners explore the sector and gain real employment opportunities.

That decision quickly turned into a life-changing career move.

Yinhuan has now completed his Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) and is happily working as a support worker, where he’s able to make a positive difference in people’s lives every day.

Inspired by stories he saw on social media about meaningful careers, Yinhuan felt drawn to a role where he could use his caring nature and passion for helping others.

“The thing I’m most proud of is using my new skills to make someone’s life better every single day. That’s the best win ever!”

One of the highlights of the course for Yinhuan was the opportunity to explore a completely new career path in a supportive and accessible way.

“It’s the ultimate low-risk way to test a new career,  dive in for just two weeks, and you could land a real job!”

Throughout his studies, Yinhuan embraced every challenge as an opportunity to grow, keeping a positive mindset and focusing on continuous improvement.

He also credits his trainer for being a huge source of inspiration throughout his learning journey.

“My trainer is a total industry rock star. She didn’t just teach me the skills; she mapped out my future career path and inspired me to keep pushing forward.”

For anyone considering studying with genU Training, Yinhuan’s advice is simple:

“Go for it! This isn’t just a quick training course, it’s a life-changing move. You’ll walk away with skills, opportunities, and a whole new chapter.”