Help and care for your community with the Cert III in Aged Care
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What Will you Learn?

The Cert III in Aged Care will teach you many facets of community and individual care. You will learn how to work effectively with older people and meet their particular care needs, and delivery care services that support individual health and emotional well-being.

Aged Care training will give you the tools you need to support older people to maintain their independence, identify healthy body systems, and provide support for people living with dementia.

Additionally, you will learn more generally how to: work effectively in the community sector; follow safety
procedures; comply with information requirements of the aged and community care sectors; communicate effectively; and how to assist clients with medication.

Course outline & structure

The Cert III in Aged Care offered by Inspire Education will provide you first-class training and student support while you undertake your studies in the Certificate III in Aged Care. Experts in the field of community services, our partner organisation offers a range of Nationally Accredited training options designed to meet the needs of students/trainees, businesses and industry.

Course units

The Cert III in Aged Care is comprised of 10 core units, and 4 electives. It is Australia’s nationally recognised and accredited qualification in aged care, and is designed for those interested in becoming a community support worker, field officer, nursing assistant, care worker, and disability service officer.

During the course of your studies you will complete at least 80 hours workplace-based experience to solidify your practical experience and skills in working with aged persons. This course has been specifically designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to work safely and effectively with aged individuals, providing an opportunity for those with a passion for helping and community care to take a leading role in the care of our aged community.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for this qualification, however it is recommended that students are 18 years of age or older, and have a sound understanding of English and Maths. Students are required to have the ability to read and write simple documents, and collect basic numeral data. Students must undergo a police check for a criminal background in order to work in this field. A senior First Aid Certificate is strongly recommended.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is offered to any Learner who can provide evidence of competency for the units offered within the qualification.  During the enrolment process a potential Learner may complete a checklist and discuss any prior evidence before commencing training to determine if they are eligible for RPL.

Delivery & Training Schedule

The Certificate III in Aged Care CHC30208 is delivered by the Australian Business and Retail Academy (RTO # 30755) who will deliver this aged care course and provide your qualification upon completion.  Our most popular method of delivery is via distance-learning in the form of self-paced learning.

You will have 12 months to complete the course from your enrolment date through distance learning. We have a continual intake of students on this basis.

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