CHC30208 - Certificate III in Aged Care

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Subjects

Core

CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence
CHCAC318A Work effectively with older people
CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCS411A Work effectively in the community sector
CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs
CHCICS302A Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being
CHCOHS312A Follow safety procedures for direct care work
CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAP301A Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

Elective

HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
CHCICS305A Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans
HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work

Duration

Full time & Part-time – up to 18 months

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisite requirements.

Course Overview

This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organisation guidelines and service plans.

These workers:

  • Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in an aged care setting
  • Carry out activities related to an individualised plan
  • Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.

Career Benefits & Pathways

Occupational titles may include:

  • Accommodation support worker
  • Assistant in nursing
  • Care assistant
  • Care service employees
  • Care worker
  • Community care worker
  • Community house worker
  • Community support worker
  • Disability service officer (in some jurisdictions)
  • Field officer
  • Home care assistant
  • In-home respite worker
  • Nursing assistant
  • Personal care assistant
  • Personal care giver
  • Personal care worker
  • Support worker

Course Structure & Assessment

The course structure will be consistent in its approach with a series of workshops, learning and skill development activities and assessments that may include both on and off-the-job tasks, research, individual and group work and facilitated sessions. Assessment will be based on a range of tasks which may form a portfolio of evidence for each unit. The overall learning for each individual will be outlined within a specific Individual Training Plan that will include acknowledgement of industry experience, pathway pre-requisites, recognition of current competencies and prior learning. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) recognises any prior knowledge and experience and measures it against the qualification and in this instance you may not need to complete all of the units of competency. Completion of this qualification will require you to successfully complete a range of assessment tasks that align to each unit of competency that meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Training Framework (AQTF).

Australian Qualification Framework: Level 3

Breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and competencies would cover selecting, adapting and transferring skills and knowledge to new environments and providing technical advice and some leadership in resolution of specified problems. This would be applied across a range of roles in a variety of contexts with some complexity in the extent and choice of options available. Performance of a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the section of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints. Applications may involve some responsibility for others. Participation in teams including group or team coordination may be involved.

Pathways from this Qualification

After achieving the CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care, candidates may undertake CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care.

Apply for a referral
Applying for your course is easy. Click on the red “APPLY” button and it will take you through to the referral form. Fill in this form, upload your identification (Medicare card and drivers licence) and push the “SUBMIT” button. The form is sent through to a consultant who will review your referral. Once your referral has been actioned you will receive a confirmation email.