Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

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About this course: <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="margin-bottom: 0.3em"> </p> <p>When you complete the Certificate III in Individual Support you'll be on your way to a career as an aged care assistant.<br /> You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the aged care industry, caring for the elderly, enabling them to maintain independence, understanding and supporting people with dementia, safety procedures, ethical behaviour, infection control, working with cultural diversity, and workplace health and safety.<br /> This course includes a compulsory work placement. The units in Traineeships are customised according to the individual Training Agreement that is negotiated with the employer and may vary (within the Qualification rules) in each case.</p> <p>The training package does not specify any mandatory entry requirements into this course. However prospective students should note that a mandatory part of the course requires you to participate and complete a supervised work placement, in a suitable environment that provides the services in your selected area of<br /> study. Before you commence work placement, you may be required to obtain a police clearance (approximately $72).</p> <p>Please check when you enquire as to whether a police clearance is required for your work placement.</p> <p>It is strongly recommended you also consult with your doctor about having a flu vaccination.</p> <p>Further information on work placement requirements can be obtained from the <a href="https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/download.aspx?url=https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Public%20Documents/CHC_Implementation_Guide_R3.pdf">CHC Training Package Implementation Guide</a></p> <p><strong>This course is Competitive at selected campuses and further Entrance Requirements may apply.</strong></p> <p>Not all study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus for study modes and elective units offered.</p> </div></div></div>

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Entrance requirements: <table class="entrance_requirement"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="col1">School Leaver</th> <th class="col2">Non-School Leaver</th> <th class="col3">AQF</th> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8</td> <td>C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent</td> <td>Certificate I or Certificate II</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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How to apply <p><strong>Part time</strong>,<strong> flexible</strong> or <strong>online</strong> courses have rolling enrolments. For help enrolling or for more information contact your local campus.<br /> Please note that all delivery modes may not be available at all campuses, please check with individual campuses on modes of study.</p> <p>For <strong>full time</strong> courses, apply at <a href="http://tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au ">http://tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au</a> when applications are open.</p> <p>For <strong>international</strong> students, contact <a href="http://www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au">www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au</a>.</p> <p>For <strong>apprenticeships</strong> and <strong>traineeships</strong>, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.</p> <p>For all other enquiries please call us on 1800 621 445 or email <a href="mailto:enquiry@srtafe.wa.edu.au">enquiry@srtafe.wa.edu.au</a>.</p>

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Units <p></p><b>Core Units</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Communicate and work in health or community services</td><td>CHCCOM005</td><td>AVC29</td></tr> <tr><td>Follow safe work practices for direct client care</td><td>HLTWHS002</td><td>WG739</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide individualised support</td><td>CHCCCS015</td><td>AVC63</td></tr> <tr><td>Recognise healthy body systems</td><td>HLTAAP001</td><td>AVB19</td></tr> <tr><td>Support independence and wellbeing</td><td>CHCCCS023</td><td>AVC53</td></tr> <tr><td>Work legally and ethically</td><td>CHCLEG001</td><td>AVB82</td></tr> <tr><td>Work with diverse people</td><td>CHCDIV001</td><td>AVC09</td></tr> </table><b>Group A Elective Units -- Ageing Specialisation</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Facilitate the empowerment of older people</td><td>CHCAGE001</td><td>AVC91</td></tr> <tr><td>Meet personal support needs</td><td>CHCCCS011</td><td>AVC66</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide support to people living with dementia</td><td>CHCAGE005</td><td>AVC87</td></tr> </table><b>Other Electives - 3</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Implement falls prevention strategies</td><td>CHCAGE002</td><td>AVC90</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide first aid</td><td>HLTAID003</td><td>WG732</td></tr> <tr><td>Support relationships with carers and families</td><td>CHCCCS025</td><td>AVC54</td></tr> </table>

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