This qualification reflects the role of workers in the aged care sector operating in residential settings, clients’ homes and community based environments. Workers will take responsibility to provide services to people with complex care needs, assist in program development and deliver individualised care.
HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002 - Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCAGE001 - Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE003 - Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE004 - Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE005 - Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS006 - Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS011 - Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS023 - Support independence and well being
CHCCCS025 - Support relationships with carers and families
CHCADV001 - Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCDIV001- Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003 - Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPAL001 - Develop care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001 - Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCAGE002 - Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCCOM006 - Establish and manage client relationships
CHCCCS021 - Respond to suspected abuse
Assistant in nursing, Community care worker, In-home respite worker, Personal care worker
| Age | 18 years old |
| Work Experience | Yes - in the industry |
| Previous education | Year 12 or equivalent |
| Language, literarcy and numeracy test | Level 4 |
| Basic computer skills | Yes |
| Be phisically fit to be able to assist clients | Yes |
| National Police Check | Yes |
| Working with Children Check | only if required by workplace |
| Vaccination Card | only if required by workplace |
| Be able to attend work placement | Yes |
| Access to PC and Internet | Yes |
| USI | Yes |
Short answers, projects, reports, work placement assessments, demo / role-play
Face to Face
LLN support, career counselling, tutorials, assesment support, referral to personal counselling
Medcast does not guarantee successful completion of this course and/or employment. Medcast holds the right to modify the units included in this qualification
Face-to-face / Online
Duration: 12 months | classes: 20 weeks (2 day per week) | 120 hours (approx 4 weeks) | Includes self directed learning
Educational Activities: 0.5 hours
Areas Of Interest: General Practice, Mental Health
The course is delivered as a Fee For Service training program, this training might be subsidised by the NSW Government. Please contact us for more information
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