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CHC30208 - Certificate III in Aged Care

 

Course Objectives

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 people living in an aged care setting; carry out activities related to an individualised plan and report directly to a supervisor. Occupational titles may include home care assistant, in-home respite worker, care service employees, nursing assistant, community care worker and personal care worker.

 

This training is based on the National Community Services/Aged Care competency Standards and reflects nationally endorsed industry requirements.

Career Opportunities

This course provides training for aged care workers in hostels, nursing homes, group homes, private homes, labor market programs for the aged and health related programs for the aged.

Course Content / Structure

There are fourteen units of competency which make up a CHC30208 — Certificate III in Aged Care Work. Competency is required in all 14 units. There are 10 compulsory units and 4 electives*.

Code Module Name
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
HLTHIR403B* Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404B* Work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people
CHCINF408C* Comply with information requirements of the Aged Care and Community Care sectors
CHCCS401B* Facilitate responsible behaviour

 

Industry Placement

Industry placement of 120 hours needs to be undertaken to successfully complete this course.


Assessment Methods

This course includes 13 written assessments that you complete as part of your course work and then forward to your tutor. Once your tutor has marked and graded your work they will send it back to you with their comments. 5 workplace assessments are also included as part of your course.

Competencies will be assessed based on your workplace demonstration of skills and knowledge, written assessments and classroom activities.

Workplace Assessment

Workplace training gives students the opportunity to develop practical job skills, such as interacting with people in a professional environment, developing communication skills, as well as an insight into particular job roles and responsibilities. Overall, students have found workplace training enhanced their chances of getting a job and succeeding at it.

All students are encouraged to apply for a Police Check prior to beginning placement.

Selection Criteria

There are no specific academic requirements. Previous work experience and a strong interest in this work are required.


Skills Recognition — Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.


Further Study Links

Participants successfully completing this course may apply for entry into Certificate IV in Aged Care Work.


Fees and Charges

Please contact Pragmatic Training to discuss course fees and charges. All learning materials are included in the total cost.

You may be eligible for fee assistance or other forms of Funding and Incentives — please contact Centrelink or your Job Network provider.


Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate III in Aged Care Work.