CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care Work -Begins March 23rd,2010
Prerequisite: Current employment in an aged care facility.
Maximum time to complete course: 6 months. Duration: 20 weeks full-time.
This qualification is suitable for those wanting to work as an Assistant In Nursing (AIN) or a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in residential aged care facilities,group homes or private homes. You will develop skills to enable you to assist clients/residents with daily care routines and activities related to an individualised plan. This qualification will enable you to formally utlise your skills and experience in the field and open up more employment and further study opportunities creating pathways for your professional development. This course will be conducted over a 20-week period and includes 10 weeks of work-based practicum/learning. Classes will be held Weeks 1-5 and Weeks 11-20.Class times will be Mondays/Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 am to 2.30 pm.
Core units of competency:
- 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 helath 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
Elective units:
- HLTHIR403B — Work effectively with culturally diverse clients
- HLTFA301B — Apply first aid
- CHCCS305A — Assist clients with medication (Note Pre-requisite HLTAP301A)
- CHCCS400A — Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
- HLTFA301B — Apply First Aid
CAC110A at BCC Tuesday March 23
9.00 am - 2.30 pm - x 20 weeks
Fee $1499 (GST free)