Entry Requirement
You must have completed year 10 or equivalent or be considered a mature aged student.
Course Duration: 12 weeks (approximately) Including 4 weeks of Supervised Field Placement)
Delivery Mode:
Full Time
Flexible / External (only available for students working in the Aged Care Industry
RPL/RCC available: Contact the Academy if you need more details
Course Costs:
Contact the Academy for current course costs.
Certificate III in Aged Care may be available FREE to eligible participants of the Productivity Places Program. This program is jointly funded by the Commonwealth Government and the Government of Western Australia.
Qualification Information
This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organisation guidelines and service plans.
• 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 individualise plan
• Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers
Occupational titles may include:
• Care Worker
• Home care assistant
What does the course cover?
Compulsory 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
CHCICS302A Participate in the implementation of individualized 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
Elective Units included
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCDIS301A Work effectively with people with Disability
CHCINF303A Contribute to information requirements in the community sector
CHCICS304A Work effectively with carers
Please Note:
*** All units require students to demonstrate that they have gained competence from on-the-job training (Supervised Field Placement).
*** All students must be able to obtain a National Police Clearance (this is not provided as part of the course and is the responsibility of the student).
*** All resources are provided on loan for use by students during the course.
