Aged Care

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Certificate III in Aged Care

                 (CHC30102)

 

 

 

Employment vacancies are available in nursing positions at all levels. This Nationally Accredited Certificate program provides an entry-level qualification to the Aged Care industry. Successful participants are qualified as Personal Care Workers with the employment competencies required for the Aged Care industry, a recognised growth area.

 

This program is the latest available package.  Units included provide qualifications also in Dementia, Disability and Community Work, further broadening employment options.

Practical, clinical components are included with many participants successful in gaining employment while on clinical placement.

 

·         Senior First Aid and Manual Handling are included in the course cost

·         Training is delivered by Educators with work experience in the aged care industry

·         Small class sizes with a  friendly environment

 

The course is conducted over a 10-week period.  This consists of 8 weeks training and

2 weeks work placement.  A total of 3 days per week will be spent in the College. 

 

This course provides successful graduates with the minimum qualification for entry to the Aged Care industry.  This certificate qualifies the holder at the level of Personal Care Worker, eligible to work in aged care facilities, hostels and other related institutions.

  

Stones & Muirden Business College & Training Centre released its latest Aged Care package with its emphasis on clinical skills.  All electives of the course are set to increase your employment options with more career pathways becoming available, including nursing, community services and managerial positions. The intensive, yet flexible and user friendly format is set to place you in the workplace sooner than other courses.  With smaller group formats, there is more personal attention available to you.

 

All units listed must be completed for the award of the Certificate.

 

Units of Competency

  • CHCAC3C                Orientation to Aged Care Work

  • CHCAC1C                Provide support to an older person

  • CHCOM2B                Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues

  • CHCAC6C                Support the older person to meet their emotional and psychosocial needs

  • CHCORG3B              Participate in the work environment

  • CHCOHS302A           Participate in safety procedures for direct care work

  • CHCINF8B                 Comply with the information requirements of the aged care community care sectors

  • CHCAC15A               Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia

  • CHCAC2C                Provide Personal Care

Electives

  • CHCAC17A               Support the older person to maintain their independence

  • CHCMH1B                 Orientation to Mental Health work

  • CHCDIS1C                Orientation to disability work

  • CHCPAO1A              Deliver care services using a Palliative approach