Certificate III in Aged Care
This course is currently available for 2 different student groups
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Course Notes
Applies to all Student Groups
- In line with Federal Government Regulations and the Aged Care Act, students are required to complete a NPC/ CHC commonly known as a police check, prior to commencing vocational work placement or gaining employment in the aged care sector. Further information about this requirement can be accessed at: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/ageing-quality-factsheet-policechecks.htm Students are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining a police check. Further information about police checks and the associated costs can be accessed through the South Australian Police website: http://www.sapolice.sa.gov.au/sapol/services/information_requests/national_police_certificate.jsp
In addition students are required to read the Immunisation Guidelines for Health Care Workers in South Australia, in particular Section 4.1 and to consider their immunisation status prior to commencing vocational work placement. http://www.health.sa.gov.au/pehs/Immunisation/h
Expected Employment Outcome Example
Aged care workers provide support to older people, implementing individualised plans to support their client's health and wellbeing and help them maintain their independence. Aged care workers may be employed within a residential aged care facility or may visit individuals in their home.
Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.
Skills Covered
Certificate III in Aged Care
10 core units: support older people to maintain their independence; work effectively with older people; provide support to people living with dementia; work effectively in the community sector; provide support to meet personal care needs; participate in the implementation of individualised plans; support individual health and emotional well being; follow safety procedures for direct care work; deliver care services using a palliative approach; recognise healthy body systems in a health care context; plus 4 electives.
Modules/Units: View Modules/Units
Minimum Entry Requirements
Award - SATAC application process
Any one of:Note: more information on selection
Qualification/Certification
Successful completion of this course provides you with the:
Certificate III in Aged Care (CHC30208)
Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Application Selection
Award - SATAC application process
- Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian
Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
- Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships
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Fees
In July 2012 the South Australian Government will be introducing the Skills For All policy initiative.
Skills For All may impact the eligibility and funding arrangements for government subsidised vocational education and training in South Australia.
As a direct result of this initiative, TAFE SA will reassess all student fees prior to Semester 2, 2012. This may result in some student fees decreasing whilst others may increase.
TAFE SA will advise students of new fees as soon as they are available. Information on Skills For All is available at http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/.
TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information
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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes
necessary.
Further Information
For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online