Certificate III in Aged Care

Course Code
CHC30208
Course Type
Accredited Course
Course Level
Skills Building
Course Location
Warragul; Yallourn; Leongatha; Gippsland Education Precinct (GEP)
Course Duration
Full Time: One Semester
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
On Campus; Full time
Enquiries

Expressions of interest welcome throughout the year.

Warragul Campus and Gippsland Education Precinct (GEP) Churchill:
Cathrine Righton
Phone: (03) 5622 8529
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email:cathriner@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Yallourn Campus:
Janine Brennan
Phone: (03) 5127 0277
Fax:1300 094 661
Email: janineb@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Leongatha Campus:
Phone: (03) 5662 6800
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: leorecept@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

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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.

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)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

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

Entry Requirements

  • Successful completion of Year 11 or mature age entry.
  • A written application, interview and literacy assessment.
  • Successful applicants will undergo a police check.

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

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
CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector
CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs
CHCPA301B Deliver Care services using a palliative approach
CHCICS302A Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
CHCOHS312B 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)
HLTFA301C Apply First Aid (2)
CHCCS305B Assist clients with medications (Pre req HLTAP301A)
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co workers
CHCCOM302C Communicate Appropriately with Clients & Colleagues
Additional units
HLTFS207C  Follow Basic Food Safety Practices