Certificate III in Aged Care

Australia’s ageing population is good news for skilled Age Care workers. If you want to help older people maintain their well-being and independence, then an exciting future awaits you in Aged Care.

About this Qualification

This qualification is for people wishing to work with older people in the community. This could be in residential care or community care settings. The qualification will enable people to carry out activities to maintain personal care and other activities for people in an aged care setting.

What you will Learn

This course provides training for aged care workers in hostels, nursing homes, group homes, private homes and health related programs for the older people. You will gain the skills required to support and care for older people, and be able to:
• Provide personal care
• Provide support to an older person in the activities of daily living
• Support the older person to meet emotional and psychological needs
• Provide care support for individuals with dementia
• Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and colleagues
• Assist individuals with self medication

Your Career

The Certificate III in Aged Care will provide you with the skills and knowledge to undertake job roles such as:
• Personal Care Assistant
• Assistant in Nursing
• Care Worker
• Community Care Worker
• Home Care
• Support Worker
• Field Officer

Units of Competency

The Certificate III in Aged Care requires 14 units of competency:

Core Units

CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCOHS312B Follow safety procedures for direct care work
CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs
CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence
CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional wellbeing
CHCICS302A Participate in the implementation of individualised care plans
CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

Elective Units

CHCAC316C Provide food services
CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

Duration

6 to 12 months

Cost

$190* (Training delivered across Victoria with Victorian State & Commonwealth Government funding. People with disabilities encouraged to apply for training)

Pathways

Successful completion means you are eligible to enrol in a Diploma program.