CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care

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

These workers:

1) Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in an aged care setting

2) Carry out activities related to an individualised plan

3) Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.

In order to gain the certificate, 14 units must be completed for this qualification, 10 compulsory units and 4 elective units.

The compulsory units include:

• CHCAC317A - Support older people to maintain their independance
• CHCAC318A - Work effectively with older people
• CHCAC319A - Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCCS411A - Work effectively in the community sector
• CHCICS301A - Provide support to meet personal care needs
• CHCICS302A - Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
• CHCICS303A - Support individual health and emotional well being
• CHCOHS312A - Follow safety procedures for direct care work
• CHCPA301B - Deliver care services using a pallative approach
• HLTAP301A - Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context