2019

16 April 

10 July 

2 October

 

 

 

• Australian/Domestic Student Fees
• International Student Fees
• Government Funded/Subsidised Student Fees

This program is delivered with a classroom based  face to face training which includes but not limited to utilising the specialised training facilities under the required supervision of the trainer, explanation, demonstrations, presentations and some self-paced studies. Also a minimum of 160 hours of workplace training in an appropriate aged care environment is required.

Facilitators/trainers may provide additional learning materials where gaps exist in participants underpinning knowledge or in the training resources.

Occupational names may include:

Assistant in Nursing	Community Support Worker
Accommodation Support Worker	In Home Respite Worker
Personal Care Assistant	Personal Care Giver
Personal Care Worker	Home Care Assistant
Nursing Assistant	Community Care Worker
Disability Service Officer (in some jurisdictions)	Care Assistant
Care Service Employee	Community House Worker
Field Officer	Carer

International students : 1 semester (26 weeks) which includes 160 hours of workplace training in aged care homes or community care facilities

Domestic students: 14 weeks face to face training which includes 160 hours of workplace training in aged care homes or community care facilities.

For students doing a dual qualification with Disability major, there is an additional 2 weeks of studies and additional 120 hours workplace training in  a disability organisation.

Work based training is a compulsory component of this course for all students. Students are required to work in aged care or community care facilities for 4 weeks to 9 weeks before graduation. There is no guarantee of employment or salary payment during work experience or work based training or work experience.

All students must produce a current National Police Clearance before they can be placed in workplace training. You can apply for police clearance through Veritas Police Check

Completion of Year 10 or equivalent with upper immediate level of English, or minimum  IELTS score 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) or pass the Institute’s literacy (LLN) test. No prior work experience is required in this field.

All students must be over 18 years of age before they can commence this course at APSI.

Every Wednesy, Thursday and Friday

(Timetable may subject to change,please contact APSI for the latest timetable )

Assessment is based on the principles of competency based training. Performance of learners is assessed on their ability to perform the task(s) to industry standards. In order to ensure the principles of validity are upheld are variety of learning styles and a range of assessment strategies are used.

Assessment for each unit of competence will be through a combination of classroom based and work placement tasks. Classroom based assessment includes but is not limited to:

• Classroom Exercises
• Assignments
• Practical Demonstrations
• Group Activities
• Projects
• Verbal and/or written questions

Students are advised well in advance of assessment activities and a student may put forward for consideration any special needs they may have. The assessment criterion is documented in all modules, and workbooks. Dates of assessment are provided on the first day of class along with a timetable. Students may be assessed by a combination of continuous assessments and examinations. Continuous assessment may be based on competencies and marks, or a combination of both.

Australian Professional Skills Institute will provide a uniform to all Aged Care and Home and Community Care students while they undertake workplace training.

All Aged Care and Home and Community Care students are required to wear non-slip covered flat shoes while undertaking practical training in a simulated environment and in the workplace.

APS Institute gives students credits or recognition for skills and knowledge they already possess. An RPL application form can be obtained from APS Institute.

This Certificate III in Individual Support program is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) at Certificate level. As a registered training organisation, qualifications issued by APS Institute are nationally recognised. If all units of competency are not achieved a Statement of Attainment will be issued for the units that have been successfully completed.

Upon completion of the Certificate IV in Home and Community Care, students can continue to study Bachelor of Nursing with Australian Universities with advance standing. Details on advance standing may vary from different Universities.

Breadth, depth and complexity covering planning and initiation of alternative approaches to skills and knowledge application across a broad range ot technical and/or management requirements, evaluation and coordination. Self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.

(Source: AQF Implementation Handbook 2007)

Face to Face Classroom learning – Wellington Fair, 40 Lord Street, East Perth, WA 6004, Australia

Workplace Training – at the workplace, as approved by Australian Professional Skills Institute’s workplace assessor

A National Police Clearance is compulsory for all students who undertake industry placement or work experience. A National Police Clearance can be acquired from any Post Office for a small  fee.  Please allow 3 weeks for delivery.  Students cannot attend work experience without this.