Course Overview

Aged Care workers make a positive difference to older people’s lives. Aged Care workers are in high demand as our population ages so a career in Aged Care will offer you employment prospects well into the future.

In this course you will learn how to maintain and provide personal care and assistance for the aged living in residential care facilities. Your new skills will be in line with the guidelines of the aged care sector. These include providing effective support, communication, managing behaviour, industry information requirements, safety procedures and cultural sensitivity.

This course will equip you for employment as a carer in a residential aged care facility and with GippsTAFE’s great reputation with local industry, our quality training will optimise your employment opportunities.

This course can be studied as a Dual Award Course with Certificate III in Home and Community Care - CHC30212.

Course participants will be required to undergo a police check prior to attending placement. There are approximately 160hrs of compulsory practical placement attached to this course. 

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Aged Care.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

• Home Care Worker
• Personal Care Worker
• In Home Respite Worker
• Community Care Worker
  

Entry Requirements

• Successful completion of Year 11 or mature age entry.
• A written application, interview and literacy assessment.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency-based for each unit. It can include classroom activities, oral presentations, written work and the demonstration of work-based competencies.

Opportunities For Further Study

• Certificate III in Home and Community Care
• Certificate IV in Aged Care
• Certificate IV in Disability Work
• Certificate IV in Community Services Work

Course Structure

 

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units (10)
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 in the community sector
CHCICS301B	Provide support to meet personal care needs
CHCPA301B	Deliver Care services using a palliative approach
CHCICS302B	Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
CHCWHS312A	Follow safety procedures for direct care work
CHCICS303A	Support individualised health and emotional well being
HLTAP301B	Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
Electives (4)
HLTFA311A	Apply First Aid
CHCCS305C	Assist clients with medications (Pre req HLTAP301A)
HLTHIR403C	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co workers
CHCCOM302D	Communicate Appropriately with Clients & Colleagues
Additional units
HLTFS207C	Follow Basic Food Safety Practices