Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Aged Care Work

Certificate III in Aged Care Work

Qualification
National Code:
CHC30102
State Code:
S274
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
09/09/2007
Approved Date
04/12/2003
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
460
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2007
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 09/09/2007 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
13 units must be selected for this qualification including:
- 9 Compulsory units
- 4 Elective units
1.

COMPULSORY UNITS

Complete 9 of the compulsory units listed below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S3047 CHCCOM2B Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues 45 Unit of competency
S3896 CHCINF8B Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors 25 Unit of competency
S2954 CHCAC3C Orientation to aged care work 50 Unit of competency
S3197 CHCOHS302A Participate in safety procedures for direct care work 25 Unit of competency
S3221 CHCORG3B Participate in the work environment 35 Unit of competency
S2949 CHCAC15A Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia 40 Unit of competency
S2953 CHCAC2C Provide personal care 50 Unit of competency
S2952 CHCAC1C Provide support to an older person 50 Unit of competency
S2956 CHCAC6C Support the older person to meet their emotional and psychosocial needs 60 Unit of competency
2.

ELECTIVES

Select 4 electives from the list below

OR

other Community Services units,

OR

units relevant to work undertaken in Community Services,

OR

a combination of the above.

See the Community Services Training Package (CHC02), for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2959 CHCAD1C Advocate for clients 30 Unit of competency
C9253 HLTFA301B Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
S2955 CHCAC4B Assist in the provision of an appropriate environment 10 Unit of competency
S3060 CHCCS304A Assist with self medication 25 Unit of competency
C9145 HLTCSD307B Care for the home environment of clients 30 Unit of competency
C9334 HLTMS201B Collect and manage linen stock at user-location 15 Unit of competency
S3212 CHCORG22A Contribute to service delivery strategy 10 Unit of competency
C9339 HLTMS208B Handle waste in a health care environment 30 Unit of competency
C9337 HLTMS206B Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting 30 Unit of competency
C9272 HLTGM203B Perform minor general maintenance 30 Unit of competency
C9270 HLTGM201B Perform routine servicing of plant, equipment and machinery 20 Unit of competency
C9139 HLTCSD203B Prepare and maintain beds 10 Unit of competency
S2950 CHCAC16A Provide food services 20 Unit of competency
S3059 CHCCS303A Provide physical assistance with medication 45 Unit of competency
C9144 HLTCSD306B Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour 15 Unit of competency
S3155 CHCGROUP2C Support group activities 30 Unit of competency
S2951 CHCAC17A Support the older person to maintain their independence 20 Unit of competency
C9140 HLTCSD208B Transport clients 10 Unit of competency
C9271 HLTGM202B Use hand and power tools 20 Unit of competency
C9289 HLTHIR404B Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 30 Unit of competency
S3066 CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C012 CHC30199 Certificate III in Community Services (Aged Care Work) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D269 CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CHC30102 taken from the Community Services Training Package CHC02 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. CHC30102 is endorsed until 31 December 2005.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. For further information on this qualification please contact Tim Delaney, Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE on (08) 9239 8384.

3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by the Challenger TAFE on 4 September 2003.

4. This qualification was last edited by Challenger TAFE on 21 November 2003.

5. This qualification was last edited by VET Teaching & Learning due to category I changes, on 6/10/2008.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR01170) AGED CARE WORK (LEVEL 3) Traineeship