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Associate Degree in Social Science (Aged Care)

This course is designed to help you provide quality lifestyle facilitation for older people. You gain the opportunity to increase levels of knowledge and understanding of the profession, becoming a more effective service provider in the workplace.

Summary

This course is not available for international students except in limited cases.

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

Available at these campuses
  • National, Distance Nationally by distance education

Course Duration

 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Deferment

Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information

Delivery mode

  • Distance Education

Commencement date
  • Semester 1 - February

Course Costs
  • Average first year fee: $5310 Commonwealth Supported (indicative only)

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Credit Points

160

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

Eligibility

 An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.

Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following 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.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.

Direct Applications

Select your study location and fee-type option:

Distance - Commonwealth Supported
Delivery Mode:
Distance Education
  

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.

Career Paths

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.

Professional Recognition

This course is recognised by the Diversional Therapy Association of Australia (Level 1 accredited Diversional Therapy course) and a number of employment agencies and organisations in the area of aged care.

Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder

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