CHC30102 Certificate III in Aged Care Work
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is for people who work or want to work in the aged care sector.
Aged care services comprise a system of support services involving provision for the maintenance of continued independence as well as assistance for frail, aged or ill people. The services include community support work, home help, information services and day care centres, as well as aged care facilities and acute care.
You will learn about the aged care sector, interviewing and communicating, providing care and support to older people within a range of residential aged care facilities in the community services and health industry.
Career Opportunities:
Certificate III in Aged Care Work is a nationally recognised course that allows you to be a care provider within a residential setting and within the community.
- Community House Worker
- In Home Respite Worker
- Nursing Assistant
- Accommodation Support Worker
- Support Worker
- Personal Care Assistant
With further study a number of career paths are available to you, such as Enrolled Nursing, Leisure and Living, Health and Community Care.
Articulation:
When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in Certificate III, Certificate IV and Diploma courses in community services, community welfare work, youth work, mental health, disabilities and alcohol and other drug work.
Entry Requirements:
Basic literacy and numeracy skills and a genuine interest in caring for an older person.
Course Content:
The course consists of 13 units including nine compulsory units and four electives.
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Unit Code |
Unit Description |
Nominal Hrs |
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Core Units |
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CHCAC1C |
Provide support to an older person |
50 |
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CHCAC3C |
Orientation to Aged Care Work |
50 |
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CHCAC6C |
Support the older person to meet their emotional & psychosocial needs |
50 |
|
CHCAC15A |
Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia |
60 |
|
CHCCOM2B |
Communicate appropriately with clients & colleagues |
20 |
|
CHCINF8B |
Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors |
40 |
|
CHCOHS302A |
Participate in safety procedures for direct care work |
30 |
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CHCORG3B |
Participate in the work environment |
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CHCAC2C |
Provide personal care |
50 |
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Elective Units |
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CHCHC302B |
Provide personal care in a home & community care environment |
50 |
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CHCCS405A |
Work Effectively with culturally diverse clients & co-workers |
30 |
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CHCCS304A |
Assist with self medication |
40 |
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HLTFA1A |
Apply basic first aid |
18 |