Certificate III in Home and Community Care (incorporating Certificate III in Aged Care) provides two nationally recognised qualifications for people wishing to work in aged care facilities and the home care sectors of the community services industry.
At Employ-ease the two qualifications are delivered in one course so that our graduates have broader employment opportunities. We also include Manual Handling and First Aid training which are required to obtain work in the industry.
This course will provide you with the confidence, knowledge, practical skills and qualifications to work in the following jobs:
Career Opportunities:
- Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
- Home Carer
- Residential Support Worker
- Working with agencies providing support for people with disabilities and older people
We specialise in training people who have been out of the workforce or education for a period of time. Our goal is to make your training relevant, inclusive and most importantly, enjoyable and fun.
Delivery Method:
The course is delivered in the classroom over a period of approximately 20 weeks, 3 days per week, 9.30am - 3.30pm. There is also a 120 hour unpaid placement component to the course, which is arranged for you by Employ-ease and supported by a Mentor.
Units Delivered:
- CHCCS411A - Work effectively in the community sector
- CHCHC311A - Work effectively in home and community care
- CHCCAC318A - Work effectively with older people
- CHCCAC317A - Support older people to maintain their independence
- CHCICS303A - Support individual health and emotional well being
- CHCOHS312A - Follow safety procedures for direct care work
- CHCICS301A - Provide support to meet personal care needs
- HLTAP301A - Recognise health body systems in a health care context
- CHCICS302A - Participate in the impementation of individualised plans
- CHCAC319A - Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCPA301B - Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- HLTHIR403B - Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
- CHCDIS301A - Work effectively with people with a disability
- CHCICS304A - Work effectively with carers
- HLTFA301B - First aid training (Level II)
Also included:
- Return to study
- Manual handling
Traditionally this course has very high employment outcomes, as this qualification is the minimum requirement for staff under the aged care industry quality framework. Usually demand for qualified staff outstrips supply.
Training / Career pathways:
A number of the units in this qualification can be credited across to the Certificate IV in Disability Work. This is a great way to obtain an additional qualification and open up your career opportunities.
Fee Structure:
* Subject to eligibility government subsidised training places are available in 2010 to applicants:
- Aged 15-24 years
- Retrenched Workers
* This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding
Other government funding options may also be available.
Call (03) 9761 2156 or send an online enquiry here.
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