I have always been interested in Business and studied it in high school. I was offered a Certificate III Business traineeship with CONNECT and jumped at the chance. The opportunity to continue my studies through ACE after my initial Traineeship was the perfect outcome for me to continue furthering my career. I would say that having a wealth of knowledge can only help your future prospects and may help you decide exactly where you want to go in life. Currently I have been promoted to a higher-level position in my job and plan to stay for a long time, as I love what I do.

I have known of ACE for years, probably decades and always had an interest in the care industry. Future employment opportunities in this field seem solid. I found that the information in the course is essential to be an effective carer. The face to face teaching was great and I gained as much, if not more, from the practical information given by our teacher and class discussion.

Karen, our teacher, has worked in the industry for years and gave us a real understanding – invaluable to have theory filled out with practical advice.

I was a Beauty Therapist, but I wanted something more, a change in my career direction. I walked passed ACE regularly until one day I decided to walk in and ask about aged care courses, from there it was full steam ahead.

You get a real sense of achievement in completing the course. I am starting in a residential facility soon, which will help boost my confidence and experience.

I started in a bakery as a teenager and progressed from there to many jobs, yet not being totally satisfied. Didn’t think until doing the course that my calling was to love on the Elderly and honour them in this stage of life, where they need respect and a listening ear the most.

I actually was asked if I wanted employment during my work placement, while doing the course, which was a real blessing. I’m recovering from heart surgery and once I’m back on board I can give the same love and care that I experienced in ICU where I actually picked up a few extra skills. Observation is a great key.