Certificate III in Aged Care (CHC30208)
About the Course
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.
Job Roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Assistant in Nursing
- Personal Care Assistant
- Aged Care Worker
Qualification Rules:
Total number of units: 14
10 compulsory units plus; 4 elective units
Compulsory Units (10 Units)
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
Example Elective Units (4 Units)
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
HLTFA301B Apply first aid
CHCINF408C Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sector
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Delivery Options
- Traineeships for New Staff
- Traineeships for Existing Staff
- Strategic Skills Program (SSP) funded training for Existing Workers and Job Seekers
- Fee-for-service (full or part qualification)
Delivery methods
- On-the-job training in the workplace
- Recognition of Prior Learning
- Distance education
- Classroom training
Course Pre-requisites
There are no formal pre requisites for this course however students are required to complete police checks to determine eligibility for work experience.
Anyone who has been imprisoned for assault, or convicted of murder or sexual assault, is not permitted to work within an aged care service if they are reasonably likely to have access to care recipients.
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