If you have a passion for working with our precious older population or are interested in pursuing a career in this well needed field this course is for you. The course can be completed online from anywhere in Australia.  
Course Status: Nationally Recognised (Australian Government )
 
Course Aim:               
This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organisation guidelines and service plans.
 
These workers:

• Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in an aged care setting
• Carry out activities related to an individualised plan
• Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers

 
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:
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.
 
Course Structure:
The program is composed of 10 core and 4 elective units. The elective units offered by Health Courses Australia only are listed. These electives 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                          
CHCCS411C                Work effectively in the community sector                                 
CHCICS301B               Provide support to meet personal care needs                              
CHCICS302B               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                         
HLTAP301B                 Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context                       
 
4 Electives chosen for inclusion in the Health Courses Australia Cert. III in Aged Care course:

HLTIN301C                 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in Healthwork                               
CHCCS305C                Assist clients with medication (pre-requisite HLTAP301A)
HLTHIR403C               Work effectively with culturally diverse clients & co-workers     
HLTFA311A                Apply first aid