The Government’s proposal for short-courses for people unemployed by COVID-19 (CMM April 14) was met with harrumphs about it not being worth universities effort

But not at Uni SA, which announces a certificate in aged care to start late May.

“Graduates who complete the fast-tracked certificate will also have the opportunity to continue their studies to compete a Diploma in Aged Care and subsequent pathway into bachelor’s degrees in health, nursing or social sciences.”

When Education Minister Dan Tehan announced the proposal last week he cited Uni SA as having courses ready to go – and lo, it has.