CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care

Course Description

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 of living for people in an aged care setting
  • Carry out activities related to an individualised plan
  • Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.

 

Units

There are 14 units in this qualification:

  • CHCAC318B        Work effectively with older people
  • CHCAC317A        Support older people to maintain their independence
  • CHCAC319A        Provide support to people living with dementia
  • CHCICS301A       Provide support to meet personal care needs
  • CHCDIS313A       Support people with disabilities who are ageing
  • CHCICS303A       Support individual health and emotional well being
  • CHCPA301B        Deliver care services using a palliative approach
  • CHCCS411B         Work effectively in the community sector
  • HLTHIR403C        Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co workers
  • CHCICS302A       Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
  • CHCOHS312B     Follow safety procedures for direct care work
  • HLTIN301C          Comply with infection control policies and procedures
  • HLTAP301B         Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
  • HLTFA301C         Apply First Aid

Course Length

Classes are usually held over 14 weeks, with classes being held during weekends or evenings. That way, you won’t need to miss your day job or school. Our classes are interactive, fun and our trainers are there to help you.

For more information on how many hours are involved in terms of work placement, study and classes, please complete your details in the blue form on the right and you’ll receive our Student Information Guide.

Recognition

This course is nationally recognised (Australia-wide).

Cost

As part of a Victorian government initiative, many people are now able to take advantage of huge government subsidies for their training courses. To find out of you are eligible, take our 1 Minute Quiz. This could be the minute that changes your life!

Funded students only invest $187.50. For other students, the investment is only $1257.00.

We will also provide you with your workbooks and learning materials at no extra cost.

Further Study Options

You may wish to progress into related courses at Consider This Training (such as Certificate IV in Business Administration) and other higher education providers.

How to Apply

To apply for any of our courses, you can email a course advisor. Or call us on (03) 9091 3150 or 0409 006 258.

One of our course advisors will help you fill out an application form, at which time you will be advised of the status of your application. It’s important to talk to a course advisor because entry requirements might apply. This means you may be eligible for only some courses – we’ll give you the best advice on which course to do depending on your current skills, experience, ambitions and budget.

Our Location

Our courses are delivered face to face. This means you will have the opportunity to attend classes and be taught by professional trainers who have experience in this industry. All courses are held at 66-68 Dudley Street, West Melbourne (located close to transport and shops).

Our training facility has the latest in care equipment so you will gain relevant experience using the right equipment.

For more information on this and our other courses, fill out the blue form on your right and we’ll email you our Student Information Guide.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

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