CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care

Employment in Residential Care Services has been growing by 42.7% over the last decade*. With around a quarter of a million workers, this sector still needs caring and professional people to provide the personal, physical and emotional support required for Australia's rapidly ageing population.

Perhaps you currently work in a care-related industry and are passionate about the rights and independence of the elderly community? Or maybe you are keen to change careers into this rewarding and satisfying industry? The nationally recognised Certificate III in Aged Care CHC30212 is the first step in skilling yourself to operate effectively as a care worker or nursing assistant in a residential aged care facility or as a community care worker.

Offered in partnership with ICM Training, this course includes a practical work placement for ‘real world’ experience. If you have a genuinely caring and supportive attitude and are interested in the rights and independence of older people, then take the next step in your career in aged care with this flexible learning course from Open Colleges.

You will be supported in your learning by expert trainers, and a Structured Workplace Learning component will give you the practical, hands-on experience that you need to become fully job-ready. You will also receive a selection of learning materials, including access to a simulated aged care facility, and you can connect with other like-minded people and form lasting friendships and networks via the Open Space learning portal.

Partnership with ICM Training

Open Colleges, Australia's leading distance education provider, has partnered with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (National Provider Number 90197) to promote and provide access to the Certificate III in Aged Care CHC30212 , which is delivered through online education supported by work placement activity.

Potential jobs could include:

• Aged care worker
• Assistant in nursing
• Personal care assistant
• Community support worker

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^{* Source DEEWR, Profile of the Aged Care Workforce, page 4/5}

• Course Detail

  Course number E0158	Course duration Max 18 months
  Course fees from $49.79 per week	Qualification Certificate III
  Delivery mode Online with Work Placement	Nationally recognised Yes
  Assessments Online quizzes, short-answer questions, case studies, activities, logbook, workplace portfolio, interviews, simulated skill development activities	National Code CHC30212
  Awarded By Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd
  Associated With

• Subjects

  • Study Period 1: Introduction to Aged Care

    Module 1: Working with older people

    • CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence
    • CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people

    Module 2: Industry knowledge 

    • CHCCS411C Work effectively in the community sector
    • CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
  • Study Period 2: Health and Safety

    Module 3: Workplace health and safety

    • CHCWHS312A Follow WHS safety procedures for direct care work
    • HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures

    Module 4: Healthy bodies

    • HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a healthcare context
    • CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional wellbeing
  • Study Period 3: Individual Client Support

    Module 5: Planning and conducting personal care

    • CHCICS301B Provide support to meet personal care needs
    • CHCICS302B Participate in the implementation of individualised plans

    Module 6: Dementia

    • CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia

    Module 7: Palliative care

    • CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
  • Study Period 4: Electives

    Module 8: Elective units

    Choose two electives:

        CHCICS304B Work effectively with carers
        CHCCS305C Assist clients with medication
        HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
        CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

• Requirements

  Admission requirements

  Minimum education

  You will need to have completed year 10, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:

  • A qualification at Certificate II level or higher OR
  • 2 years industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

  Minimum age

  You will need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 your Enrolment Form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.

  English Requirements

  Entry to this course requires English proficiency to Year 10 level, or equivalent (see Education Requirements for equivalency) or completion of an approved English language test (see below):

  English Test	Result
  IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
  TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)

  Computer requirements

  You will need access to a computer and the internet and have basic computing skills. Minimum specifications for your computer are:

  All users:

  •     Microsoft Office 2007 or equivalent
  •     Broadband Internet Connection
  •     2GB of Ram
  •     CD-ROM or DVD drive
  •     Adobe Reader X or equivalent

   

  Specific requirements for Windows users:

  • Microsoft Windows XP or higher (Windows 7 or higher is recommended)
  • 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor (2GHz or faster recommended)
  • Adobe Flash Player 10 or Higher

   

  Specific requirements for Mac OS users:

  • Mac OS X v 10.5 or higher (Mac OS X v 10.6 or higher is recommended
  • 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster Intel processor (2GHz or faster recommended)   

  You will also need access to a printer and scanner.

  Audio-Visual Requirements

  You will need access to a digital video recording device and/or a digital camera and associated software to save and upload video and image files to OpenSpace. Many mobile phones and smart phones include this technology.

  Workplace requirements

  As part of this course you are required to undertake 120 hours of Structured Workplace Learning in a registered aged care facility, supervised by a qualified staff member. You will also need to secure your own Work Placement, however Open Colleges can provide advice and direction through our Work Placement Support Team.

  There are a number of statutory checks required by workplaces, such as a Criminal Record Check. These may vary by state. In addition, individual workplaces may impose additional requirements on students undertaking work placement. You will be responsible for the costs of any such checks or requirements. Please see the Workplace Assessment Guide for details on the individual statutory requirements for your state or territory.

  To receive a comprehensive guide to undertaking work placement for this course, submit your details in the enquiry box on the top right of this page.

  Physical requirements

  Students will need to be reasonably physically fit as the role involves providing direct personal care such as showering and toileting elderly adults.

• Pathways

  Successful completion of the Certificate III in Aged Care CHC30212 meets the prerequisite entry requirements for the Certificate IV in Aged Care CHC40108

• Trainers and Assessors

  • Cynthea Smith

    

    Cynthea Smith is a registered nurse who has worked in a variety of specialty areas such as oncology, haematology, palliative care and aged care. She has worked in aged care facilities, caring for high-level care clients and clients with dementia, but has also worked in the community with clients living in their own homes. Cynthea has taught students at TAFE and university, and is passionate about educating students and staff.

  • Joanna Neophyton

    

    Joanna Neophyton has worked as a Registered Nurse for almost 25 years and has taught nursing to students at several universities and colleges in New South Wales. After completing her Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment, Joanna began teaching health and community services at the Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE. She has also spent time working as a Community Nurse, and has a passion for aged care and community services.

  • Kathy Gregan

    

    Kathy Gregan has been a health educator for more than 25 years, working in various learning environments both on campus and in distance education. Kathy has significant experience with working and teaching in both clinical and community healthcare settings, and has experience in multidisciplinary approaches and teams. Kathy has been with Open Colleges since 2006 as a senior trainer for aged care, disability, home and community care and allied health.

  • Owen Cole

    

    Owen Cole has been a Registered Nurse for over 11 years and has spent time in his career working in intensive care, psychiatry, general and surgical nursing, education and aged care. Owen was Deputy Director of Nursing for an aged care facility in Sydney where he found every day to be different and challenging. Owen now works as a Workplace Assessor and is passionate about managing people with diagnoses like dementia, Alzheimer’s or Parkinson disease.

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