What career options do I have?  This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities under direct or regular supervision. This qualification will also help gain employment in the community care sector. A variety of job opportunities may be available including: - Assistant in nursing
- Care assistant
- Community care worker
- Home care assistant
- Community support worker
- Field officer
What will I learn? You will learn the skills and knowledge essential to carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in an aged care setting. What qualification will I receive? CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care Prerequisite You must have experience working in the Aged Care Field. If you have no existing skills, the Cert III in Aged Care that runs during the day would be more suited to your ability and skills. How will I learn? This training is delivered through a mix of face to face training, practical demonstration and participation and work experience. The course will be delivered in the College’s fully equipped aged care training room. What assessment methods will be used? Assessments will be conducted as part of the course to demonstrate competency in the various units. Assessment methods include class assessments, practical assessments, observation/participation and take home assessments. How long will the course take? This course runs over two terms - one evening per week (6.00pm - 9.00pm) plus two Saturdays (9.00am - 5.00pm). Am I eligible for a funded place? If you are currently working within the aged care/community care sector, you may be eligible to receive $1000 towards the cost of your training under the Federal Government's Aged Care Education & Training Incentive Program. Ring Fran Butterworth on 9970 1007 to check your eligibility. Is what I already know taken into account? Yes. Consideration is given to your life and work experiences as well as formal and informal training. This may be applied using the National Standard for Recognition or through the Recognition Assessment (formerly known as RPL). Can I go onto further study? This qualification provides a clear pathway to several higher level qualifications in the Community Services field, in particular the Certificate IV in Aged Care CHC40108. How do I enrol or find more information? Additional information can be found on our website at www.nbcc.nsw.edu.au or contact Fran Butterworth on 9970 1007 or email fran@nbcc.nsw.edu.au . What is the program structure? To gain this qualification, fourteen (14) units of competency must be achieved. Core Units CHCWHS312A - Follow WHS safety procedures for direct care work
HLTAP301B - Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
CHCICS301B - Provide support to meet personal care needs
CHCAC319A- Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCS318B - Work effectively with older people
CHCICS303A - Support individual health and emotional wellbeing
CHCPA301B - Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCAC317A – Support the older person to maintain their independence
CHCCS411C – Work effectively in the community sector
CHCICS302B- Participate in the implementation of individualised plans Elective Units The choice and selection of the four elective units will be discussed at enrolment and with your trainer during the course.
To discuss this option further, please contact Fran Butterworth on 9970 1007 or email fran@nbcc.nsw.edu.au |
