The new 12 month course will commence in late January and will require students to attend the campus one day a week and complete 120 hours of work placement.

A recent Productivity Commission report found that more than 3.5 million Australians were expected to be using aged care services by 2050, about triple the current number.

According to TAFE NSW Griffith aged care teacher Debbie Healey, an ageing - and growing - population in Griffith had increased demand for aged care services locally, prompting TAFE NSW to reintroduce the course.

And with close ties with aged care providers such as Griffith's Pioneer's Lodge, TAFE NSW graduates are almost-guaranteed work in the field.

"TAFE NSW aged care students are in such high demand because of the industry-leading practical skills and workplace experience available through TAFE NSW," Ms Healey said.

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"Providing dignity and care to our older residents is one of the most important jobs anyone can do and there are so many job opportunities out there for our graduates.

"Having a qualification that gives you almost guaranteed employment will be even more attractive in the post-COVID jobs market."

Pioneer's Lodge Griffith Chairman Joe Amato welcomed the reintroduction of the face-to-face course at TAFE NSW Griffith and said it would help build a strong aged care workforce in the region.

"Aged care offers very rewarding career experiences and provides opportunities to really get to know the people you care for and make a difference to their lives," Mr Amato said.

"There's so much more to aged care than people may think and we are very pleased that TAFE NSW will be offering this training."

For more information or to enrol, call 12 16 01 or visit www.tafensw.edu.au

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