Certificate III in Aged Care CHC30208

Do more than help them cross the road.

With the baby boom generation nearing retirement age, the call for aged care workers is rising fast. A big future awaits people with empathy for the elderly and an understanding of what it takes to maintain their well-being and independence.

The Certificate III in Aged Care course provides people with aspirations in the field with the essential competencies to assist aged people.

You’ll develop the skills you need to provide physical, social and psychological care for the elderly and people with intellectual disabilities in hostels, group homes and community settings.

Possible Careers

Aged Care students have a range of career paths open to them. As well as the opportunity to work across a wide range of industries, potential job roles in the field include:

Care assistant
Care worker
Community support worker

On completion of your course:

Cengage Education has entered into an auspicing arrangement with Enable Training and Recruitment to deliver the Certificate III in Aged Care CHC30208 course on their behalf.

Enable Logo This arrangement provides you with the opportunity to earn government accredited qualifications from Enable, a leading Aged Care educator and allows you to take advantage of the support and service that comes from dealing with Cengage Education, one of Australia’s leading distance education providers.

When you complete your studies, your nationally recognised training qualification will be issued by Enable Training and Recruitment (NTIS Provider Code 4849).

Cengage Education is proud to announce its affiliation with Clinical One. Clinical One is one of the largest recruitment agencies in the health care industry in Australasia. Students wishing to seek full-/part-time employment in this specialist industry, can now contact Clinical One. Upon successful completion of the Certificate III in Aged Care Work course, Cengage Education’s graduates can contact Clinical One who will assist in finding employment for the student, where possible. Clinical One can be contacted on 1300 132 190.

Key areas of learning:

Work effectively with older people
Follow safety procedures for direct care work
Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
Work effectively in the community sector
Provide support to meet personal care needs
Support individual health and emotional well being
Support older people to maintain their independence
Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Provide support to people living with dementia
Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
Assist clients with medication
Work effectively with carers
Work effectively in mental health

Course Number	D0017
Course Type	Correspondence
Course Duration	Max 24 months
Study Hours	Approx 610 hrs
Qualification	Certificate III
Nationally Recognised	What does this mean?

Learning periods

This course is divided into 5 learning periods.

Computer requirements

To complete this course you will need access to:

A computer with Windows® 95/98 or higher
Internet access
CD-ROM drive

Assessment details

14 written assessments
4 workplace assessments

Criminal Record Check

Students who take the Certificate III Aged Care Work course should be aware that if they possess a criminal record involving violence or abuse there may be restrictions to their practical placements, workplace and career options involving contact with vulnerable people.

Students undertaking practical placement will be required to undergo a criminal record check prior to commencement.

Work Placement

Why is a Work Placement Required?

Work placement is required to ensure that the student is able to demonstrate and apply what he or she has learnt in an industry context. Work placement ensures the relevance of learning and assessment tasks and helps to produce graduates who are job ready and thereby increase employment opportunities.

Work placement also provides insight into particular job roles and responsibilities within an industry context. The student can find out if this is the right industry for them and whether they are right for this industry.

Workplace assessments and training must be undertaken in workplace organisations that are suitable for the course. The student must be under the direction of an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor. The workplace assessments will be conducted by Cengage Education Workplace Assessors, who will contact both the workplace organisation and the student to arrange mutually convenient times to conduct the workplace assessments.

Work Placement Terms and Conditions

Cengage Education will assist students to identify work placement opportunities in an appropriate organisation however, it is the responsibility of the student to find and complete the work placement. In the event that the student has previously arranged a work placement Cengage Education will check the suitability of this arrangement. Cengage Education will make reasonable efforts to organise for assessment to be conducted in the workplace however, the student may be required to attend assessment events at other locations. If the student does not complete a mandatory work placement within the duration of the course Cengage Education is not permitted to issue the qualification.

Australian Workplace

This is a government accredited course that meets the requirements of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) therefore you will need to complete this part of your studies in an Australian workplace.

Entry requirements
Certificate III & Certificate IV courses

School Certificate or equivalent OR relevant qualification OR relevant vocational experience.

English Language Requirements:

If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English you are required to provide evidence of English language competence before enrolling. Examples of appropriate evidence are:

Evidence	Example
IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 Internet.
Evidence of employment in an English speaking country.	12 month period of employment: Letters of Appointment, Letters of Reference, Testimonials, Performance Appraisals etc

Not sure if you meet the entry requirements?
Please call 1300 853 033

In addition:
Students will be required, upon joining this course, to undergo a criminal record check enabling them to take part in any work based or practical activities.

Subjects You’ll Cover

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CHCAC318A Work effectively with older people (core)

Apply understanding of the structure and profile of the residential aged care sector
Apply understanding of the home and community care sector
Demonstrate commitment to the philosophy of ‘positive ageing’
Apply understanding of the physical and psychological aspects of ageing
Apply understanding of changes associated with ageing
Support the rights and interests of the older person
Support the older person who is experiencing loss and grief
Deliver services within a quality framework

CHCOHS312A Follow safety procedures for direct care work (core)

Identify sources of risk to personal safety, assess the level of risk and follow risk minimisation procedures
Identify manual handling hazards, assess related risks and follow risk minimisation procedures
Identify sources of infection and apply industry accepted practice to minimise risk of infection to themselves, clients and others
Identify other hazards and assess risk
Follow procedures and strategies for risk control

HLTAP301A Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context (core)

Apply knowledge of the basic structure of the healthy human body
Apply basic knowledge of factors that support healthy functioning of the body

CHCCS411A Work effectively in the community sector (core)

Work ethically
Communicate effectively in a community work or service delivery setting
Work effectively within the community services system
Demonstrate commitment to relevant values and philosophy underpinning work in the sector
Maintain work standards
Take responsibility for personal skill development
Reflect on own practice

CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs (core)

Apply understanding of client’s personal support requirements
Provide support within the context of maximum client participation
Address personal support requirements
Recognise and report changes in client health and/or support requirements
Complete reporting and documentation

CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being (core)

Support the client to engage with a relevant social network and the wider community
Support the client’s health
Support the person’s emotional and psychological well being
Recognise and accommodate a client’s cultural and spiritual preferences
Support client to create an environment suitable to needs and preferences
Recognise and accommodate the client’s expressions of identity and sexuality
Reflect on own practice

CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence (core)

Support the older person with their activities of living
Recognise and report changes in an older person’s ability to undertake activities of living
Support the older person who is experiencing loss and grief

CHCICS302A Participate in the implementation of individualised plans (core

Plan work activities according to an individualised plan
Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with client (and carer)
Provide and monitor support according to the individualised plan
Contribute to ongoing relevance of the individualised plan
Respond to situations of risk to client within work role and responsibilities
Complete documentation and reporting

CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach (core)

Apply a palliative approach
Respect client preferences for quality of life choices
Follow the client’s advanced care directives in the care plan
Follow end–of–life care strategies
Respond to signs of pain and other symptoms/discomfort
Manage own emotional responses and ethical issues

CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia (core)

Provide support to those affected by dementia
Use communication strategies which take account of the progressive and variable nature of dementia
Provide appropriate activities to maintain dignity skills and health of client at optimum level
Implement strategies which minimise the impact of behaviours of concern
Implement self care strategies

CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities (elective)

Work to enhance the independence and self-determination of the person with a disability
Apply basic knowledge of factors that support healthy functioning of the body
Contribute to the development and review of policy and legislation related to disabilities and disability services

CHCCS305A Assist clients with medication (elective)

Prepare to assist with medication
Prepare the client for assistance with administration of medication
Assist /support client with administration of medication
Assist /support medication administration according to prescription/instructions
Comply with organisation’s procedures for handling the range of issues/contingencies which may arise
Complete the distribution and administration of medication

CHCICS304A Work effectively with carers (elective)

Acknowledge the carer as pat of the care team
Contribute to the inclusion of the carer as part of the care team
Support carer to maintain a lifestyle suitable to their needs and preferences
Identify risk to the care relationship

CHCMH301A Work effectively in mental health (elective)

Work within the context of the mental health sector
Develop knowledge of the mental health sector
Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies and standards of the mental health sector
Work with people from culturally diverse backgrounds

Course Fees

Total course fees: $1900

Pay upfront and save 10 percent: $1710

Or pay by interest free monthly instalments: $162 deposit + 11 monthly instalments of $158

Click below to download the enrolment form and return it by email to auste.studentenrolment@cengage.com or fax back to (02) 9433 3666