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CERTIFICATE III COURSES
If your answer is yes, then consider a career working with older adults in need of care or assistance, by obtaining either a Certificate III in Aged Care Work or a Certificate III in Home and Community Care.
Both these qualifications can open doors to very interesting and rewarding employment opportunities as well as offering some exciting career pathways.
Age Concern Pty Ltd is pleased to be able to offer you these two nationally accredited courses as either on-line or distant education packages. This means you may study and obtain a qualification without having to attend weekly classes.
The benefits of on-line and distant courses are that you can study at your own pace, in your own home and at times that fit in with your other commitments. This flexible way of learning is open to all city and rural students.
As part of our ongoing commitment to further education we are able to offer you the opportunity to preview obligation free our Certificate III course. The aim of the preview is to provide you with an overview of the course which we hope will assist you in making your decision.
Understand the terms
When talking about older adults in need of care or assistance there are some words used that you will need to know.
The words nursing home and hostel for the aged are no longer used, but these places are now referred to as either ‘residential aged care facilities’ or just ‘residential facilities’.
People who live in residential aged care facilities are usually referred to as either ‘residents’ or ‘care recipients’. People who live in the community and receive assistance are usually referred to as either ‘clients’ or ‘care recipients’.
About Certificate III in Aged Care Work and Certificate III in Home and Community Care
Working with older adults is very rewarding and the successful completion of either of these courses allows you to be a personal care attendant in a residential aged care facility or a home care attendant in the community. If you are already employed in either of these areas the courses will assist you to have your knowledge assessed, enhanced, (as necessary) and recognised. These courses will provide you with a, nationally recognised qualification that formalises the skills and knowledge that you have already obtained.
Both courses will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure you are able to meet the varied needs of each resident or client at the appropriate level. In this area of work your duties may range from assisting residents or clients with washing, dressing and eating, to listening to the life stories of residents or clients. At all times you will provide assistance according to the wishes of each resident or client (individualised care) and treat each person with respect and dignity.
Course Content
The competencies covered in Certificate III in Aged Care Work include:
The competencies covered in Certificate III in Home Community Care include:
Entry Requirements
Students wishing to register for this course need to:
Students will need to:
Enrolment Process
To enrol in either course please:
Each application form must be completed in the applicant’s own handwriting and returned to Age Concern Pty Ltd by Australia Post
Course Commencement Dates
Just as soon as you return, by mail, the completed and signed registration form and paid your fees.
How long will the course take?
This will depend on the rate at which you complete the set work, but each student must have successfully completed all components of the course within 12 months of his or her commencement date to receive the designated award.
Fees
The following fees are for domestic students residing in Australia:
We are an approved provider of the Australian Government initiative, Productivity Places Program. Click here for further details.
If you require assistance with payment of the fee and are looking for work or receiving benefits contact your Centre Link or Job Network advisor.
Fees are payable on registration - please contact us regarding our part payment plan.
For a great bonus
Register for either course with five (5) or more friends and each person will a 5% discount off the Course fee. There must be a minimum number of six (6) registrations in the same envelope.
How does it work?
As you progress through the course it will be expected that you forward your work at the agreed times by email or the post. It is important that if you are having any difficulty you contact your facilitator immediately.
After successfully completing the course you may apply for employment in the aged care sector or some hospitals. These positions are known by varying names depending on where you live. For example:
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities on the successful completion of this course include aged care facilities, group homes, private homes, Home and Community Care funded services, palliative care and even some acute care hospitals now employ workers with Certificate III Aged Care Work.
Career Pathway
A number of career pathways are available to you with further study, such as Enrolled Nursing, Leisure and Living, Health and Community Care etc
Minimum Hardware Requirements
Most computers purchased in the last three years will have the following required features:
Software Requirements
You will need to have the following software installed on your computer:
Skills Recognition
If you already have some training, work or life experience in the care of older adults,
you may be eligible to have your existing skills and knowledge recognised and get advanced standing for one or more subjects.
Processes for recognition include:
Age Concern Pty Ltd aims to provide you with flexible and supportive nationally accredited education that opens the door to your rewarding future as a health care provider
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Do you want a career working in a position that is challenging, diverse and offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to someone else’s life?