Aged Care
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) | CHC33015
Course Description
Don't miss this fee-free* training opportunity which includes local work placement experience!
Qualified aged-care workers are needed now and into the future to provide the support and quality of care required for our ageing population.
This course is the perfect entry point into this rewarding career. You will gain the skills required to operate effectively as a care worker, assistant in nursing in a residential aged care facility or as a community care worker.
Graduates experience high employment rates as aged care workers are in demand.
We offer unique training opportunities both in the classroom and through 120 hours of work placement experience and training at Illawarra aged care facilities. You do not have to source your own work placement experience – we do that for you!
On successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) CHC33015
Core Units
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTAAPOO1 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
Elective Units
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Cost
Fee-Free* This program is fully funded by the NSW Government under the Job Trainer initiative for eligible students. This also includes eligible students that may currently be employed. Job Trainer is an Australian Government Initiative. Call us to determine your eligibility.
Times
Date | Duration | Class Times | Location | |
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Express Your Interest | Express your interest to be placed on a waitlist | 27 weeks (2 days per week) | 9am - 3.30pm. Includes 120 hours of work placement | Kiama |