Community Service Training & Development Centre

Certificate III in Aged Care has become the standard entry qualification for workers entering the residential aged care sector. The course will provide students with comprehensive training and a holistic approach in all aspects of the career’s role – both theory and practical.

The Course includes 13 units covering subjects such as; manual handling, personal care, communication, safe work procedures, duty of care and ethical framework.

The program may include an additional 2 weeks work placement component.

Prerequisites

• Have the physical capacity to work as a Personal Care Worker
• Pass literacy and numeracy testing
• Be committed to learning
• Positive attitude and caring value towards the elderly
• Be able to pass a National Police Clearance in order to gain employment in the Community Services industry
• Be willing to participate in workplace experience (un-paid) for up to 3 weeks

Career Opportunities

Workers in aged care, work primarily in residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organisational guidelines and service plans.  Aged care workers carry out activities related to the maintenance of an individual’s personal care and/or other activities of living.  These workers report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.

Workers at this level are required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and to work with local communities in the provision of services.

Job Titles may include

Course Structure/Content

14 units must be selected for this qualification including:

• 10 compulsory units
• 4 elective units

Training Plan Example

Course Duration and Attendance

The course can be undertaken on either a full-time or part-time basis. Studying on a full-time basis requires attendance Monday to Friday from 9:30am till 4:30pm each day for 8 weeks (Not including work placement). Studying on a part time basis will require attendance only once a week for up to 16 weeks (Not including work placement and major case study). All courses are conducted on a regular basis.

Cost

Government funding may be available for eligible persons to cover cost of study.

Fee Payment plans are available.

For any enquireies about funding or cost contact CSTDC.

Qualification and Further Study

Upon achieving competence and completion of the course, participants will achieve Certificate III in Aged Care Work (CHC30208) which is recognised as an entry qualification for the certificate IV and diploma in Nursing.

Assessment Methods

• Competency based assessment
• On-the-job and off-the-job components of training will be assessed in a holistic and integrated format
• Adult learning principles and practices applied
• Emphasis on the development of employability skills
• Appropriate attitudes and values

Work Experience

Work experience is required for you to gain employment in the community services industry. CSTDC can arrange a two week work experience placement during your training for a small fee. Contact CSTDC for more details.

Skills Recognition

Before the commencement of a course we offer the opportunity for students to be assessed for RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning), RCC (Recognition of Current Competencies), and CT (Credit Transfer). This could lower the cost of training and speed up the completion of the course.

Written evidence and assessment is required and will be reviewed by our training staff.

Enrolment Process

An enrolment form needs to be filled out and can be obtained by contacting CSTDC or completing the enquiry email in the Contact Us section of the website.