DURATION

22 Weeks

 Delivery methods include face-to-face classroom-based training and webinars. Students are also expected to conduct self-paced learning activities. Assessment methods include written work, projects, case studies, observations, and logbook/third-party reports.

CAREER OPTIONS

• Aged care worker
• Personal care assistant
• Home care worker
• Family support worker
• Accommodation support worker



PATHWAY

 After completing this qualification, individuals may undertake further studies in CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support (Note: the college does not offer this qualification). 

LLN

Sufficient LLN (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy) skills and are at least 18 years old. Applicants may be requested to take an LLN test.

Applicants with no formal qualifications and who are commencing within or have experience within a relevant industry may also be considered for entry into the course.

 Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For detailed requirements please contact the college. 

WORK PLACEMENT

There is a component of 120 hours of compulsory work placement where students will be assessed by the college’s assessors. 

Students are encouraged to look for their own work placement before applying for enrolment at the college. If students find their own work placement, the workplace where the students will conduct their work placement will need to be approved by the college. A suitable workplace provided by students for this course is a regulated/registered aged care service.

For students in South Australia, if the students cannot find their own work placement, the college will support them in finding work placement. The college will inform the students if the college can organize work placement for them before they are enrolled and will only approve their enrolments if work placement places are available for them.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no formal requirements for this qualification. However, participants must be 18 years' old or over.

Applicants must provide a National Police check and vaccination records as per relevant workplaces’ requirements before commencing work placement.

Applicants must be physically capable of doing general lifting and be prepared to be on their feet for long stretches of time

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