RTO# 6372 CRICOS Code: 02737J

Course description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work professionally, confidently, safely and competently in residential or home-based aged care services. You will work under supervision following the policies and procedures of the organisation providing person centred care and support to older Australians. Participants must be employed as a trainee in a suitable business before commencing this course. Location: Workplace.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed to give participants the skills needed to work in an aged care services role. Possible job titles include Personal Care Worker/​Assistant, Home Care Support Worker, Community Support Worker and Assistant in Nursing. 

Course overview

• Paid on-the-job training under supervision of employer
• Ongoing trainer contact and support
• Regular workshops and networking opportunities
• Face to face/​virtual workplace visits for practical training and assessment activities
• Delivered over 12 months as a traineeship
• Assessments consist of a combination of multiple choice quizzes, short answer questions, practical observations, reports from workplace supervisors and demonstration of tasks in the workplace.

Course outline

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) includes training and assessment in the following units of competence:

Outcomes

This course will equip you with the skills necessary to work in the aged care services sector.

Course Fees

• Traineeship funding available (new employee within 3 months)
  • Funded student: $439.50 inc GST
  • Non-funded student: $3,500 inc GST

Upcoming Courses

Rolling intake.