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Aged Care Work - Certificates III

Program Summary: These programs will enable new and existing aged care workers to broaden their skills base and knowledge, to increase employability and inform all levels of work in both residential aged care and community based facilities. The two qualifications, Certificate III in Home and Community Care and the Certificate III in Aged Care Work, have been designed to run concurrently so that both Certificates can be completed in one year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).
Qualifications:		Certificate III in Home and Community Care (CHC30202) Certificate III in Aged Care Work (CHC30102) These qualifications meet the requirements of the Community Services Training Package (CHC02)
Program Nos:		C3-2C65, C3-2C64
Campus:		Southside
Accredited To:		Training Package under review (structure may change)
Application Method:		REMEMBER! Completing this application form does not guarantee you a place in the course you have chosen. You have completed an application to enrol ONLY.

Delivery Mode: 2 semesters full-time (approx. 17 hours per week) OR part-time equivalent Youth Allowance/Austudy: Click here for more information Job Opportunities: *Certificate III in Home and Community Care:* Work in the community under regular supervision within clearly defined organisational guidelines and service plans *Certificate III in Aged Care Work:* Work primarily in residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organisational guidelines and service plans Entry Requirements: You must: - be able to read and write documents and understand maths concepts to a level required to complete Year 10 (early in your program your skills will be checked - if you cannot read and write documents and complete maths work to the level needed, you will be enrolled in additional subjects to help you build the skills needed to successfully complete the program) AND - be able to demonstrate maturity to cope with the professional requirements of the program. If you are entering these programs as a trainee under the Australian Apprenticeships arrangements, you must be employed in the industry and you must register with an Australian Apprenticeships Centre (AAC) prior to enrolment. Recognition: For information on having your existing skills and knowledge recognised, click here Additional Information: Before undertaking any practicum experience you will be required to undertake a police check and have a senior first aid certificate. You may need to purchase some text books and resources. A materials fee may be attached to some subjects/units of competency.


Subjects: To gain the Certificate III in Home and Community Care you must successfully complete the following.

Subject	Course No	Title	Nat/State ID
Core (complete all)
STSK	113	Study skills tutorial	-
HUSE	245	Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia	CHCAC15A
HUSE	249	Orientation to aged care work	CHCAC3C
COMM	143	Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues	CHCCOM2B
CLTS	108	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers	CHCCS405A
HUSE	262	Work effectively in a home and community care environment	CHCHC301A
HUSE	263	Provide personal care in a home and community care environment	CHCHC302A
HUSE	264	Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors	CHCINF8A
WELF	241	Facilitate co-operative behaviour	CHCCS401A
HUSE	124	Orientation to disability work	CHCDIS1B
HUSE	276	Human services work placement 1*	-
*Achieves CHCOHS302A Participate in safety procedures for direct care work
Electives (complete 5)
HUSE	246	Support the older person to maintain their independence	CHCAC17A
HUSE	250	Support the older person to meet their emotional and psychosocial needs	CHCAC6C
HUSE	254	Assist with self medication	CHCCS304A
HUSE	256	Provide support services to clients	CHCCS9A
HUSE	247	Provide support to an older person	CHCAC1C
COMM	328	Support group activities	CHCGROUP2C
HESC	312	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work	HLTIN301B
Optional Electives
HESC	310	Apply first aid^	HLTFA301B
^Compulsory if not achieved before program entry

Subjects: To gain the Certificate III in Aged Care Work you must successfully complete the following.

Core (complete all)
STSK	113	Study skills tutorial	-
HUSE	245	Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia	CHCAC15A
HUSE	249	Orientation to aged care work	CHCAC3C
COMM	143	Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues	CHCCOM2B
HUSE	248	Provide personal care	CHCAC2C
HUSE	247	Provide support to an older person	CHCAC1C
HUSE	250	Support the older person to meet their emotional and psychosocial needs	CHCAC6C
HUSE	264	Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors	CHCINF8A
OHSS	122	Participate in the work environment	CHCORG3B
HUSE	276	Human services work placement 1*	-
Specified Electives (complete 4)
HUSE	246	Support the older person to maintain their independence	CHCAC17A
HUSE	110	Assist in the provision of an appropriate environment	CHCAC4B
HUSE	254	Assist with self medication	CHCCS304A
HUSE	242	Advocate for clients	CHCAD1C
HUSE	253	Provide physical assistance with medication	CHCCS303A
CLTS	108	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers	CHCCS405A
WELF	274	Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour	HLTCSD6A
COMM	328	Support group activities	CHCGROUP2C
Other Electives from the Community Services Training Package or the Health Training Package at Certificate III level � also allowed by the Training Package rules and supported by CIT delivery (maximum of 2)
WELF	241	Facilitate co-operative behaviour*	CHCCS401A
HUSE	124	Orientation to disability work*	CHCDIS1B
OHSS	222	Comply with infection control policies and procedures*	HLTIN1A
Optional elective
HESC	312	Apply first aid^	HLTFA301B
^Compulsory if not achieved before program entry