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Certificate III in Aged Care (Superseded Qualification)
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Certificate III in Aged Care
Please note this qualification is superseded by Certificate III in Individual Support
Course Description
The Certificate III in Aged Care is designed to provide training to entry level workers who want to work in residential aged care facilities, community care and nursing homes. This course will equip students with the skills and knowledge to gain employment within the Aged Care environment.
Students who undertake this qualification will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to provide services to individuals with special or complex needs and work with the elderly and disabled to lead more dignified lives. Students will work under the supervision of Nurses or other health professionals.
Career Outcomes
– Aged Care Worker
– Personal Care Worker
– Assistant in Nursing
– Support Worker in Hospitals
– Respite Worker
– Community Care Worker
The course subjects include work effectively with older people, care plans, support individual’s personal needs, health and well being and personal care training.
The Certificate III in Aged Care is also a great pathway into the Diploma of Nursing, which can lead to an Enrolled Nurse in Australia
Units of Competency
This course consists of 14 units of competence with 10 core units and 4 elective units as listed below:
Unit Code |
Unit Name |
Core Units |
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| CHCAC317A | Support older people to maintain their independence |
| CHCAC318B | Work effectively with older people |
| CHCAC319A | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCS411C | Work effectively with the community sector |
| CHCICS301B | Provide support to meet personal care needs |
| CHCICS302B | Participate in the implementation of individualised plans |
| CHCICS303A | Support individual health and emotional well being |
| CHCWHS312A | Follow safety procedures for direct care work |
| CHCPA301B | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| HLTAP301B | Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context |
Elective Units |
|
| CHCHC311C | Work effectively in home and community care |
| HLTHIR403B | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
| CHCDIS301C | Work effectively with people with a disability |
| BSBWOR204A | Use business technology |
Disclaimer
The information contained on this website is current at the time of publishing. Australian Professional Skills Institute reserves the right to change the admission requirements, fees, location of delivery and units of competency whenever necessary. Please contact us for the most current information.
