Certificate III in Aged Care
This qualification is designed for those who wish to work primarily in
residential aged care facilities under direct or regular supervision within
clearly defined organisation guidelines and service plans. It is an entry
level qualification for those wishing to pursue a fulfilling career in the
community service industry.
These workers:
- Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or
other activities of living for people in an aged care setting
- Support the person to meet emotional and psychological needs
- Assist individuals with self medication
- Carry out activities related to an individualised plan
- Report directly to a supervisor and not responsible for other workers
- Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and colleagues
Course Costs: $2500
Entry Requirements:
School Certificate (Year 10) or equivalent
Course Duration: Face to face:
23 weeks x 9 hours per week = 207 hours
Qualification Requirements:
Requires completion of 14 units of competency: 10 compulsory units and 4
elective units.
Core
- 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 individualized 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
Electives
- CHCHC311A Work effectively in home and community care
- HLTHSE204B Follow safe manual handling practices
- CHCINF408C Comply with information requirements of the aged care and
community care sectors
- HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and
co-workers