160 credit points
Minimum duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Admission

Apply directly to ACU National.

Prerequisites

1. Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or equivalent; or appropriate VET Certificate III or IV; and
2. access to a workplace relevant to field of study.

Deferment

• Deferment is available for 12 months. Find out more about deferment

Course Description

The Associate Degree in Social Science (Aged Care) course is designed to help people provide quality lifestyle facilitation for older people.

The course content gives students the opportunity to increase levels of knowledge and understanding of the profession, becoming more effective service providers in the workplace. This is a fully accredited university course.

Professional Recognition

This course is recognised by the Diversional Therapy Association of Queensland and a number of employment agencies and organisations in the area of aged care.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities as lifestyle facilitators/carers exist in the human services areas of aged care. Graduates of this course, who have experience as facilitators/carers, are favourably considered for supervisory/mid-management positions within the industry.