Aged Care

Certificate III in Aged Care

Description

This qualification addresses work primarily in residential aged care facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organisation guidelines and service plans.

These workers:
  • 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 individualised plan.
  • Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.

Mode of study

Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement.

Course Duration

17 weeks

Entry Requirements

Individuals would need to fulfil the following requirements:
  • Aged 18 years or above
  • Successful completion of Year 10 or the equivalent level of study
  • Successful completion of LLN test

Possible Employment Opportunities

This course may provide learners with employment opportunities in an aged care facility.
Relevant job titles include:
  • Personal care assistant
  • Personal care worker
  • Aged care worker
  • Community care worker

 

Certificate IV in Aged Care

Description

This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities within defined organisation guidelines and service plans.
The course is designed for aged care workers who are required to manage complex clinical cases, health promotion, team leadership and will be required to supervise and/or co-ordinate a limited number of other aged care workers.
It is designed to provide the necessary knowledge, skills and
professional attributes to become a team leader or managers of complex care in low level aged care facilities.

Mode of study

Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement.

Course Duration

 Please contact us for course duration

Entry Requirements

Individuals would need to fulfil the following requirements:
  • Aged 18 years or above
  • Successful completion of Year 10 or the equivalent level of study
  • Successful completion of LLN test

Possible Employment Opportunities

This course may provide learners with employment opportunities in an aged care facility.
Relevant job titles include:
  • Personal care worker
  • Care supervisor
  • Residential care worker
  • Team leader