Diploma in Aged Care & Community Support
Social Services
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain industry-recognised skills with this flexible, online Diploma in Aged Care & Community Support. Learn person-centred support, communication, community health resources, and practical counselling skills to make a real difference in the lives of older people.
NZ$2,414
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop aged care and community support skills
Gain foundational and advanced knowledge in providing care, support and advocacy for older adults and the wider community.
Build communication and counselling abilities
Enhance counselling, active listening, reflection, and interpersonal skills to support individuals through change, grief, and life challenges.
About This Course
The Diploma in Aged Care & Community Support provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for those beginning a career in aged care or seeking advancement in community support. This 100% online course teaches ethical and person-centred care, communication, and counselling as well as navigating community health resources and supporting people through major life transitions such as grief and loss. The qualification is industry-accredited but not NZQA approved, and covers a broad range of care, wellbeing, and support topics. The flexible, self-paced learning path is suitable for beginners and those upskilling for career progression in aged care or community support roles.
Course Content
- Certificate in Aged Care Health and Support: Community Health and Wellness, Healthy Living Practices, Understanding Physical and Mental Health, Navigating Community Resources, Empowerment and Advocacy, Counselling Skills for Community Support, Chronic Disease Management, Supporting Individuals in Times of Transition, Ethical Considerations in Community Care
- Certificate in Counselling Skills: Learning Specific Skills, Listening and Bonding, Reflection, Questioning, Interview Techniques, Changing Beliefs and Normalising, Finding Solutions, Ending the Counselling
- Certificate in Advanced Counselling Skills: The Counselling Session, Focusing on the Present, Telephone Counselling, Dealing with Crisis, Problem Solving Techniques I – Aggression, Problem Solving Techniques II – Depression, Problem Solving Techniques III – Grief and Loss, Problem Solving Techniques IV – Suicide
- Certificate in Counselling Techniques: Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (Freud, Erikson, Jung, Adler), Humanistic / Existential Approaches, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focussed Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Build towards these roles
Aged Care Support WorkerCommunity Support WorkerResidential Care AssistantDementia Care Support WorkerHome Support WorkerRehabilitation Support WorkerEnrolled Nurse AssistantCare Plan CoordinatorWellbeing Coordinator
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.
