Courses >> Certificate III In Aged Care (CHC30208)
Start dates and fees (2010)
| Code |
Duration |
Cost ($AUD) |
| C14 |
27Jan 2010 |
$5,200 |
| C15 |
31 Mar 2010 |
$5,200 |
| C16 |
09 Jun 2010 |
$5,200 |
| C17 |
08 Sep 2010 |
$5,200 |
Course Outline
This course is for people who work or want to work in the aged care sector in a range of residential aged care facilities within the community services and health industry. Students will learn about the aged care sector, interviewing and communicating with older people, and providing care and support to older people within residential facilities.
Curriculum
| Code |
Description |
| |
Compulsory |
| CHCAC1C |
Provide support to an older person |
| CHCAC2C |
Provide personal care |
| CHCAC3C |
Orientation to aged care work |
| CHCAC6C |
Support the older person to meet their emotional and psychosocial needs |
| CHCAC15A |
Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia |
| CHCCOM2B |
Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues |
| CHCINF8B |
Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors |
| CHCOHS302A |
Participate in safety procedures for direct care work |
| CHCORG3B |
Participate in the work environment |
| |
Electives |
| CHCAD1C |
Advocate for clients |
| CHCCS303A |
Provide physical assistance with medication |
| HLTCSD6A |
Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour |
| CHCPA1A |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| - |
Senior First Aid |
| - |
Manual Handling, mobilisation and transfer |
Outcomes
Participants who successfully complete this program may pursue further training and education pathways in aged care and/or health, such as the Diploma of Nursing (Pre-enrolment).
The Course aims to provide:
An accredited training program at Australian Quality Framework (AQF) level 3 for people wishing to pursue a career as an Assistant in Nursing in the aged care sector of the health industry. Training and skill development in areas including workplace occupational health and safety, infection control, basic medical terminology, human biology and care and support to aged people, including those with disabilities. Focus on “in-patient” and residential care.
The employment positions that a person completing this course could hold include: Personal Care Worker, Nursing Assistant, Assistant in Nursing, Nursing Attendant and Personal Care Assistant. They can expect to earn an average of $14 - $18 per hour. |
