CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care
With the Aging population Aged Care is a growth industry in Australia. It is highly regulated with all facilities being expected to conform to high standards applied by the Commonwealth Government, and evaluated by means of audit and inspection
14 units must be selected for this qualification including:
- 10 compulsory units
- 4 elective units
Units are outlined in the attached course package
Compulsory Units
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
Students must demonstrate competency in 4 of the following electives
Electives may vary in order to meet the requirements of specific industry sub groups.
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCCS305A Assist clients with medication
HLTFA301B Apply first aid
CHCDIS313A Support people with disabilities who are ageing
HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
CHCCS311C Deliver and monitor services to clients
HLTCSD203B Prepare and maintain beds
HLTCSD208B Transport clients
Potential clients for this course are both new entrants to the industry who require a broad and comprehensive grounding in the skills required to perform effectively in the industry as well as persons who are currently working in the industry who have not had the opportunity to gain the expected qualification.
This may include:
- School leavers
- Unemployed workers
- Those wishing to gain entry to a different industry sector
- Persons returning to the workforce following prolonged absence
- Unqualified workers within the industry sector
| Course Category | Community Services |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Payment Plans | Deposit plus Installments |
| RCC/RPL info | RCC/RPL Available |
Courses are run regularly