Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Aged Care
Certificate III in Aged Care
CHC30212
J005
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification addresses work primarily in residential 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.
Occupational titles may include:
Accommodation support worker
Field officer
Assistant in nursing
Home care assistant
Care assistant
In-home respite worker
Care service employees
Nursing assistant
Care worker
Personal care assistant
Community care worker
Personal care giver
Community house worker
Personal care worker
Community support worker
Residential care worker
Disability service officer (in some jurisdictions)
Support worker
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fourteen (14) units must be selected for this qualification including:- ten (10) core units
- four (4) elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
- Other relevant electives as listed in the qualfication outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2657 | CHCPA301B | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | 45 | Unit of competency |
| WD010 | CHCWHS312A | Follow WHS safety procedures for direct care work | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WC922 | CHCICS302B | Participate in the implementation of individualised plans | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WC921 | CHCICS301B | Provide support to meet personal care needs | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D2203 | CHCAC319A | Provide support to people living with dementia | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5761 | HLTAP301B | Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D2564 | CHCICS303A | Support individual health and emotional well being | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D2201 | CHCAC317A | Support older people to maintain their independence | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WC847 | CHCCS411C | Work effectively in the community sector | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D9310 | CHCAC318B | Work effectively with older people | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Culturally Aware and Respectful Practice
One or both units are recommended to be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8283 | HLTHIR404D | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8281 | HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Other Relevant Units
Up to four (4) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Note: CHCMH301C OR CHCMH411A may be chosen, NOT both.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D269 | CHC30208 | Certificate III in Aged Care | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWK6 | CHC33015 | Certificate III in Individual Support | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships