Pragmatic Training - Practical learning for a dynamic workplace

Course Objectives

This certificate course provides you with a holistic approach to caring for the Older People within our community. This course is designed to equip you to provide physical and social support to elderly individuals and people with a psychological disability in hostels, group homes and community settings.

With a strong practical focus, you will be taught the basic skills and competencies required in this career.

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*.

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.

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.