Bestwest Care is Perth’s premier Aged Care and Health Staffing Agency, and Registered Training Organisation.

Registered Training Organisation 51585

Aged Care Courses in Perth

Could this be your new career?

Registered Training Organisation no 51585

Are you looking to make a valuable contribution to the aged or disability care sector? If you think you have what it takes, then consider one of the most comprehensive aged care or disability courses Perth has to offer. Bestwest Care is looking for people who are caring, empathetic, dedicated and patient. Enquire today about your new career.

Bestwest Care does not offer VET Fee or other student loans. Assistance to concession card holders for Certificate III in Individual Support can be located under information for that course.

Aged care training services

When it comes to caring for senior citizens who can no longer care for themselves, special training is required. We offer the required aged care courses at our Perth facility, in addition to offering a variety of health care and disability training courses. You’ll be amazed at what a Certificate 3 can do to launch your aged or disability care career.

Six weeks to a new career

Our training courses are all delivered to the highest standard and we are one of the most respected health and aged care training facilities in Perth. In order to work in this specialised industry, you need a minimum Certificate 3 in Individual Support, which you can achieve in a minimum of six weeks at our high quality training centre. The training is intense, designed to make sure you are suitable for this challenging and rewarding field.

Our courses in aged and disability care include:

Individual support

This is a Certificate 3 course and is the entry level required to work as a care worker. This qualification reflects the role of workers in a community and/or residential setting. The course runs for a minimum of 6-7 weeks and will include two and a half weeks in a classroom setting; the remaining weeks are spent at an aged care facility or disability care organisation, where you will gain practical experience.

Ageing Support

This qualification is a certificate 4 course and is aimed at people who already have some knowledge, experience of qualifications in the Aged Care or equivalent sector. The course is a blend of classroom based and flexible studies.

Disability support

If you’re interested in expanding on your skills and knowledge to work with people with disability, then this course is for you. The certificate 4 course is completed through a combination of attendance at training sessions, home study and practical workplace experience.

Leisure and Health

If you’re interested in expanding on your skills and knowledge to help people with disability or care needs participate in leisure and social activities, then this course is for you. The certificate 4 course is completed through a combination of attendance at training sessions, home study and practical workplace experience.

First aid support

It’s an unpleasant thought, but accidents happen. If an accident happens in the workplace, don’t be a helpless witness. A first aid support course can go a long way to helping save a life, which is why it’s important to have at least a basic knowledge of first aid.

CPR (Cardio pulmonary resuscitation)

This 2 hour session can be completed individually or as a part of the first aid course.

Medications

This course can be completed as a unit of competency or as a non-accredited course. It is suitable for care workers who are required to assist clients with medication as part of their work duties.

Dysphagia

This course can be completed as a unit of competency or as a non-accredited course. It is suitable for care workers who are required to assist clients who have swallowing difficulties.

We enlist the support of registered and enrolled nurses for each of our courses, reflecting our commitment to taking care of our more senior or vulnerable citizens.

In addition to training services we also serve as a staffing agency to the aged and health care industries. We provide certified and qualified staff to fill temporary vacancies in various health and aged care facilities in Perth and throughout Western Australia.

Once you have completed your basic training, you can study further or seek employment. Alternatively, you could start working in the field and continue your studies at the same time. Whatever you decide, we are happy to help.

Whether you are an experienced, looking to start your career in health, disability or aged care, or just require more information, contact us to discuss your requirements. Our courses are designed to suit all levels of competency, which can help launch or advance your career.

View our courses to decide which one is most suited to your circumstances or contact us for more information.

Non-accredited short courses

Our Certificate Training Courses

Units of competency

Testimonials

"I completed my Certificate III in Aged Care earlier this year with the huge help and support of Bestwest Care Kwinana, I would like to give a huge thank you to the team at Bestwest Care, especially the Training Manager – Maggie for her ongoing support. Since completing my Cert III I have found work in an Aged Care Facility taking care of the elderly and am finally doing the work I enjoy! Bestwest Care have allowed me to reach my goals and have given me the opportunity to use my caring nature and passion to make a difference, so T H A N K – Y O U!"

Leony,

"Dear Maggie. I appreciate the opportunity in sharing my journey thus far. More so I extend my greatest appreciation to you all at Bestwest Care for the invaluable training as putting it all into reality has helped me immensely and to secure employment. All the best to you all."

Cathy,

"To All Staff at Bestwest, This is to notify you that I have been employed! I wish to take this opportunity to thank the entire Bestwest Care training team for the exemplary delivery of training, practical placement and your remarkable job practical assessment. If there is any post training development of interest for me, don’t hesitate to get in touch and I believe we will meet in the industry."

Alfred,

"Hi Michelle. Just wanted to let you know that I have got a job starting next Wednesday, casual at first with and they will put me through a medication course which will be great and then if all goes well, permanent position later! I had three interviews all together and all of them were successful so I had to choose, which was lovely. If it wasn’t for your support and the interview techniques you gave me, I am sure I would not be at the place I am right now. Thank you to all the staff at Bestwest Care and my fellow students. Bestwest has the best Trainers and support staff looking after them. I will be recommending Bestwest care to everyone!!"

Rowena,

"Great course, really informative, Fantastic Trainers, Delivered in an enjoyable manner. After not studying for such a long time and after being out of the workforce I was hesitant to go back to studying. However all the trainers and the admin staff at Bestwest gave me a lot of encouragement and support. It was a great experience. This was the third First Aid Course I have done and it was the best. Dawn is an excellent trainer and very passionate about first aid."

Jack,

"The training team at Bestwest Care is amazing. Everyone of the trainers was entertaining and able to illustrate all points with examples from their own experience. To Maggie and all the Bestwest care trainers, I congratulate you on the fabulous training that you have provided. I can now work in aged care with confidence knowing that I have learnt the right skills."

Leonie,

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Bestwest Care studying Certificate III in Individual Support. All of the Trainers are knowledgeable and passionate about their industry, and this shows in the classroom. With their encouragement, guidance and the simulation days, I feel confident about using the skills I have gained out in the real world."

Faye,

"I had wonderful training right from the theoretical part of it. Bestwest Care well equipped me for what’s ahead thus I came prepared. Practical placement went well as I was instilled confidence by my Bestwest Care trainers. The first week I was just observing but from there all the mentors showed me what needed to be done and they were supervising and teaching me all the way. Because of all these reasons I got employed where I completed my placement. I am forever grateful and forever indebted to the facility. Thank you a million times guys."

Tatenda,

"I would like to say thank you to all the staff that has made it possible for me to achieve not only one of my goals but also start off me new career path (purpose in life). I’ve appreciated everything you have given me; knowledge, training, mindset, that I can achieve anything. You all should be very proud of what you have passed onto me."

Jess,

"I am grateful about the life changing skills I learnt at Bestwest Care. The training made me ready to handle different scenarios in the work place. The trainers were amazing and made concepts easy to understand. I recommend Bestwest Care for anyone who is serious about becoming an effective care partner in the care industry. The practical assessment went well as I was made to feel comfortable to do the tasks."

Dominic,