Funded Aged Care Traineeships & Workforce Training for Employers

Funded by Smart & Skilled

Bring on a New Carer — At Little to No Cost

The Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021) traineeship is fee-free for eligible new and recently-hired staff under the NSW Government's Smart and Skilled program. Your trainee earns a wage and gets qualified on the job — and eligible employers can access hiring incentives on top.

Fee-free training

Smart and Skilled covers the full course cost for eligible new-entrant trainees who commence before 30 June 2027 — no training bill to your business.

$2,500

Priority Hiring Incentive

Certificate III in Individual Support is on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List, so eligible employers can access up to $2,500 per trainee.

Rebate

NSW payroll tax rebate

If your business pays NSW payroll tax, wages paid to new-entrant trainees may qualify for a payroll tax rebate.

Funded traineeships are for new-entrant trainees — new or recently-hired staff (generally employed less than 3 months full-time, or 12 months part-time/casual, when the training contract starts). Incentive amounts are set by the Australian and NSW governments and can change; we'll confirm exactly what your business qualifies for. Already have experienced staff to develop? Upskill them with our skill sets ↓

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Why Choose NCVE

Real Teachers. Real Skills. Real Outcomes.

Everything your aged care workforce needs — flexible, compliant, and backed by 25 years of education experience.

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Flexible Delivery

Virtual, on-site, or blended training options that work around your staff rosters and operational needs.

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Compliance-Ready

All training is mapped to national standards and audit requirements, so you're always ready for review.

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Tailored to You

Customise sessions to align with your policies, care models, and organisational values.

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Dedicated Support

A single point of contact for scheduling, training delivery, and ongoing progress tracking.

Affordable & Scalable

Individual or group rates with bundle options for multiple skill sets — training that grows with your team.

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25 Years of Experience

Trusted by leading aged care providers across Australia with over 15,000 students trained.

NCVE Client Portal

Manage Your Team's Progress in One Place

Your central hub for staff training oversight and compliance reporting. Put visibility and control of workforce development in your hands — no chasing emails or manual tracking.

See who has started, progressed, or completed training
Track outcomes by team, site, or role
Download certificates and unit outcomes instantly
Run compliance reports for audits and standards reviews

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Upskill Existing Staff

Already Have a Team? Upskill Them With Skill Sets

Got experienced carers who don't need a full qualification? Our nationally recognised aged care skill sets top up their skills fast — pick individual sets or bundle them together for full workforce capability.

Personal Care & Daily Living Support Skill Set

Develop essential hands-on personal care and support skills.

Staff learn safe personal care, mobility and transfers, risk identification, and wellbeing support using a person-centred approach.

Units:

CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia (optional)
HLTWHS006 – Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Infection Prevention & Outbreak Management Skill Set

Protect staff and residents through safe, consistent infection control.

Apply infection prevention and outbreak control procedures, manage PPE and waste, and maintain compliance across care settings.

Units:

HLTINF006 – Apply basic infection prevention and control
CHCCCS037 – Visit client residence
HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Manual Handling & Mobility Support Skill Set

Build safe, consistent manual handling practices.

Perform transfers, use hoists and aids correctly, reduce injury risk, and maintain safe environments.

Units:

CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Medication Assistance Skill Set

Support medication safety and compliance in care settings.

Assist with medication within scope, follow medication charts, monitor clients, and document accurately.

Units:

HLTHPS006 – Assist clients with medication
CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing

Safeguarding & Mandatory Reporting Skill Set

Protect vulnerable clients and uphold duty of care.

Recognise and respond to signs of abuse or neglect, report appropriately, and promote safe, empowering environments.

Units:

CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
CHCCCS038 – Facilitate empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support

Dementia Support Skill Set

Support people living with dementia safely and respectfully.

Understand dementia, reduce distress, maintain routines, and communicate effectively.

Units:

CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support

Palliative & End-of-Life Support Skill Set

Deliver comfort, dignity, and quality of life in end-of-life care.

Deliver palliative approaches, recognise deterioration, communicate with families, and follow care plans.

Units:

CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing

Behaviour Support & Mental Health in Ageing Skill Set

Promote wellbeing and manage behaviours of concern.

Recognise triggers, apply de-escalation techniques, and maintain safety and wellbeing.

Units:

CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
CHCCCS032 – Provide person-centred support
CHCCCS038 – Facilitate empowerment of people receiving support

Senior Carer / Team Leader Essentials Skill Set

Prepare experienced carers to step into leadership and coordination roles.

Lead shifts, mentor colleagues, communicate effectively, and understand aged care standards.

Units:

CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCCS037 – Visit client residence (optional)

Care Planning & Coordination Support Skill Set

Develop skills in documentation and coordinated client care.

Contribute to care planning and reviews, document accurately, and collaborate with allied health and clinical staff.

Units:

CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach (optional)
CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care

Entry to Care Roles Skill Set

Prepare new or transitioning workers to deliver safe, person-centred care.

Workers learn to provide safe individualised support, follow care plans, support wellbeing and independence, recognise healthy body systems, and apply infection control and safety practices.

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