Study online. Not alone.
Nationally recognised qualifications you can study from home — with live day and evening classes, one-on-one support from real trainers, and vocational placement arranged near you. Enrol any week.
Or call 1300 33 83 83How online study works
Flexible, and supported.
Study at your own pace, with real people teaching you and checking in on you.
Self-paced learning portal
Every unit, resource and assessment in one place. Log in from your phone or laptop and study around shifts, kids or a regional postcode.
Live classes — day or evening
Real trainers teaching live, not recorded videos. Day and evening classes depending on your course. Your full timetable is shared when you enrol.
One-on-one support, no extra cost
Book one-on-one sessions with your trainer or our student support team whenever you’re stuck. Included in your course fee.
Courses you can study online
Pick your pathway.
- Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management100% online View course
- Case Management Skill Set100% online From $69
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care100% online From $368
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability)Online · eligibility applies From $345
- Certificate IV in Mental Health100% online From $345
- Child Protection Skill Set100% online From $92
- Chronic Disease Self-Management Skill Set100% online From $46
- Diploma of community servicesOnline · eligibility applies From $460
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care100% online From $345
- Diploma of Mental Health100% online View course
- Diploma of School Age Education and Care100% online View course
- Disability Work – Behaviour Support Skill Set100% online From $69
- High Support and Complex Care – Disability Support Skill Set100% online From $161
- Lead and Mentor Skill Set100% online From $69
- Lead and Support Colleagues Skill Set100% online From $69
“Eligibility applies” courses are taught face-to-face at our centres, with online available for eligible students. We’ll check what suits you when we call.
Is online right for you?
It works best if…
- You work shifts, or study around family
- You live too far from a Sage centre
- You’re comfortable using a computer or phone for study
- You can set aside regular time each week
- You want a real trainer to call when you need one
Before you enrol, our team talks through your goals, work history, tech set-up and placement plans — so you start on the right course, the right way.
Placement & hands-on units
Online theory. Real-world practice.
- Vocational placement at a real workplace near where you live — Sage arranges it
- Aged care and disability: manual handling completed face-to-face at your nearest Sage centre
- Childcare: First Aid (HLTAID012) with Sage or any approved provider
Your online team
Real people, on the other end.
Your trainers and student support team — by video, phone or message, whenever you need them.
KylieProject Manager- ShaePlacement Officer, ECEC
- ShaStudent Success Officer
- KazOperations Director, Online Learning
- SimranLead Trainer, ECEC
- JoStudent Succes, Online
ClaudiaStudent Recruitment Officer- LilyStudent Success Officer
- LeisaTrainer/Assessor
- BelindaTrainer Support
- EmilyTrainer/Assessor
KaraTrainer/Assessor
LaurieTrainer/Assessor
Frequently asked
Studying online at Sage.
When are the live classes?
We run day and evening live classes depending on your course. Your full timetable is shared at the time of enrolment, so you can plan around work and family before you start.
Is online study self-paced?
Partly. You work through your units in the portal at your own pace, and join live classes with your trainer. You need to stay actively engaged each week — extended inactivity can put your enrolment at risk under the Student Handbook.
Can I talk to my trainer one-on-one?
Yes. One-on-one sessions with your trainer and our student support team are available at no extra cost — by video, phone or message.
How does placement work if I study online?
Your vocational placement is in person, at a real workplace near where you live. Sage arranges it for you — you don’t have to find your own.
Are there any face-to-face parts?
Some units have a hands-on component. For aged care and disability courses, manual handling is completed face-to-face at your nearest Sage centre. Childcare courses need First Aid (HLTAID012) — complete it with Sage or any approved provider.
Can I study aged care or disability online?
Yes, if you’re eligible. Online suits people who can’t get to a centre because of work, family or location. We’ll talk through your work history, tech set-up and placement plans before you enrol.
What do I need to get started?
A phone, laptop or tablet with a reliable internet connection, and an email address. If you’re unsure about your set-up, our team will walk you through it.
Is there a cooling-off period?
Yes — 14 days. Withdraw within 14 days and you receive a full refund.
Enquire
Ten minutes with an adviser. A real one.
We’ll check your funding eligibility, talk through campuses and timetables, and give you the next intake date. No pressure, no jargon.
- 1You send the formTakes 30 seconds. Only the details we need to call you back.
- 2An adviser calls youWithin 2 business hours — a real person from one of our centres.
- 3You get a clear answerYour exact fee, next intake, and the campus that suits you.
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