CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care - ***NOW TAKING ENROLMENTS***
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
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- Disability service officer (in some jurisdictions)
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PACKAGING RULES
14 units must be selected for this qualification including:
- 10 compulsory units
- 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 below
- 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
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Core units
CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCS411B 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
CHCOHS312B Follow safety procedures for direct care work
CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in the aged care sector need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Group A - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Client support
CHCAC316C Provide food services
CHCAC410A Collect technical data to support client health care plan (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)
CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCCS311C Deliver and monitor services to clients
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCGROUP302D Support group activities
CHCICS305A Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans
CHCICS306B Provide basic foot skin and nail care
CHCLD315A Recognise stages of lifespan development
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
Medication
CHCCS305B Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)
Organisational support
BSBINM201A Process and maintain workplace information
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
CHCADMIN302D Provide administrative support
CHCINF302C Maintain the organisation's information systems
CHCINF303B Contribute to information requirements in the community sector
CHCINF408C Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors
CHCORG322B Contribute to implementation of service delivery strategy
Supervision and training
CHCCS427A Facilitate adult learning and development
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCORG406B Supervise work
TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction
Community care
CHCHC311B Work effectively in home and community care
CHCICS304B Work effectively with carers
HLTRAH302B Undertake home visits
Working with people with disabilities
CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
CHCDIS313A Support people with disabilities who are ageing
CHCDIS322A Support community participation and inclusion
CHCDIS323A Contribute to skill development and maintenance
Working with people with mental health issues
CHCMH301B Work effectively in mental health
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CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
Oral health
CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support and encourage clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
CHCOHC406A Provide or assist with oral hygiene
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