Take your passion for caring to the next level and upgrade your career!
The health and aged care sector is experiencing strong growth, with the Australian Government expecting more than 50,000 job openings in the industry over the next five years.
This course will give you the skills to complete specialised tasks and functions in aged care services either in residential, home or community based environments.
Learn how to effectively liaise with other healthcare professionals and supervise fellow workers.
Other skills covered include how to respond holistically to client issues and coordinate person-centred services for older people.
This course is for people working in the aged care sector who wish to take on higher level duties and progress their career to the next level.
Our highly experienced teaching team of Aged and Community Care specialists provide one-on-one guidance and support you every step of the way to ensure you have the knowledge and skills needed to successfully move forward inthe industry.
Delivered over 18 months plus 120 hours of work in an aged care facility.*
*Course duration may be reduced by credit transfer of units already completed in CHC33015.
This qualification is delivered via a combination of online, face-to-face and work based learning.
To gain your qualification, students are required to complete a minimum 120 hours of work in an aged care setting.
Work-based learning purposefully merges theory with practice to provide students with real-life work experiences where they can apply academic and technical skills and develop their employability.
Learners must already hold a CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support and be working in the aged care sector.
Prior to enrolling your proficiency in language, literacy and numeracy will be assessed to determine any support requirements.
You will need access to a computer with an internet connection.
Total number of units = 18 (15 core unit plus 3 elective units).
Note: Electives units are subject to change.
Core
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CHCADV001
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Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
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CHCAGE001
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Facilitate the empowerment of older people
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CHCAGE003
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Co-ordinate services for older people
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CHCAGE004
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Implement interventions with older people at risk
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CHCAGE005
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Provide support to people living with dementia
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CHCCCS006
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Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
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CHCCCS011
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Meet personal support needs
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CHCCCS023
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Support independence and well-being
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CHCCCS025
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Support relationships with carers and families
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CHCDIV001
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Work with diverse people
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CHCLEG003
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Manage legal and ethical compliance
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CHCPAL001
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Deliver care services using a palliative approach
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CHCPRP001
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Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
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HLTAAP001
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Recognise healthy body systems
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HLTWHS002
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Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Skill and knowledge are assessed in a number of ways throughout the course including assignments, observation, written assessment, practical and class participation components.
