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CHC30208 – Certificate III in Aged Care
Qualification Outline
This qualification (from the CHC08 Training Package) encompasses both community and residential care. Community care includes a range of services supporting people in home and community based settings. Residential care includes high care (nursing home), low care (hostel) and private retirement villages.
To be a care worker you will be interested in and comfortable working with older people in their various environments. Your role involves enabling the client and their carer to maintain maximum independence.
Specifically the role includes:
- Providing personal care – showering, dressing, feeding etc
- Providing social support – community visiting, banking, shopping etc
- Providing leisure and lifestyle programs
- Participating in assessment processes for clients.
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Pathways
Units of Study
The Certificate III in Aged Care consists of 14 units: 10 compulsory core units and 4 elective units.
CHCAC317A
Support older people to maintain their independence
CHCAC318B
Work effectively with older people
CHCAC319A
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCS411B
Work effectively in the community sector
CHCICS301A
Provide support to meet personal care needs
CHCICS302A
Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
CHCICS303A
Support individual health and emotional well being
CHCOHS312B
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
CHCCS305A
Assist clients with medication
CHCDIS301B
Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCHC311B
Work effectively in home and community care
HLTIN301C
Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
CHCICS306B
Provide basic foot skin and nail care
HLTFA301C
Apply first aid
NB: 6 electives are offered but only 4 must be completed.
