This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organisation guidelines and service plans.

Occupational titles may include:

• Accommodation support worker
• Assistant in nursing
• Care assistant
• Care worker
• Home care assistant
• In-home respite worker
• Support worker

Pathways to further study:

Upon successful completion of this course, you may progress to undertake further study in CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care.

Entry Requirements:

CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care has no specific entry requirements.

However, the ability to read, comprehend, discuss and analyse printed information in English and to write statements, solve basic problems and work effectively with clients, colleagues and supervisors are essential skills required to fulfil the work role.

Lesson Structure

The program is composed of 10 core and 4 elective units. These electives are listed below and have been selected to provide maximum employment opportunities

(10 core units and 4 elective units must be completed successfully for the award of the Certificate).

Core Units:

CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence

CHCAC318A Work effectively with older people

CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCCS411A Work effectively in the community sector

CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs

CHCICS302A Participate in the implementation of individualised plans

CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being

CHCOHS312A Follow safety procedures for direct care work

CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach

HLTAP301A Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

4 Electives chosen for inclusion in the Cert III in Aged Care course:

HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in

Health work

CHCCS305A Assist clients with medication (pre-requisite HLTAP301A)

HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients & co-workers

HLTFA301B Apply first aid

Course Duration and Workplace training:

It is recommended that students attempt to complete this course in approximately 20 weeks, but they may take longer. You will have a maximum of 1 year to complete the course.

Unpaid workplace training totalling 120 Hours in an aged care facility is a compulsory component of this course, to be organised by the student. Students may be required to produce a current Police Record Check to aged care facilities and to have completed HLTFA301B apply first aid prior to commencement of workplace training. Students pay the cost of the application for the Police Record check.

Assessment Methods:

Assessment is competency based and may include the following:

• Written assignments
• Written tests
• Observations in a simulated environment
• Observations in workplace training
• Project work
• Case studies