Certificate III in Aged Care

Who is This Course for?

Pursue a fulfilling career in the community services industry with the TAFE Certificate III in Aged Care.

This course is ideal for those who want to formalise their existing community work skills and those who wish to work in aged care facilities and care for the elderly.

You'll gain the knowledge and skills required to work as an assistant in nursing (AIN) or personal care assistant (PCA) in an aged care facility, a community support worker, a home care assistant or a community care worker.

Course Requirements

As part of the course assessment, you'll need to undertake supervised work placement for a total of 115 hours in residential aged care. This placement will need to be pre-approved by OTEN. This will help prepare you for professional work in the community services industry in aged care work.

You must also complete a Senior First Aid certificate in order to receive the Certificate III in Aged Care.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about these requirements.

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What Will I Learn?

Gain the skills required to support and care for older people. Among other things, you'll learn how to:

• provide personal care
• provide support to an older person in the activities of daily living
• support the older person to meet emotional and psychological needs
• provide care support for individuals with dementia
• work effectively with culturally diverse clients and colleagues
• assist individuals with self medication

Maximise your employability - combine this course with the Certificate III in Home and Community Care for a greater range of skills. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information.

Career-relevant and Accredited Aged Care Course

Because OTEN TAFE vocational courses are developed in consultation with relevant industry and community groups, you can rest assured that your qualification is highly valued by industry employers, education and training providers and the wider community.

This aged care work certificate has been developed under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), so it's government-accredited as well as a nationally recognised course.

Your TAFE qualification is likely to receive credit at a number of Australian universities. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more.

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Course Structure

There are 14 units to be completed in this aged care work course. Support older people to maintain their independence Work effectively with older people Provide support to people living with dementia Work effectively in the community sector Provide support to meet personal care needs Participate in the implementation of individual plans Support individual health and emotional well being Follow safety procedures for direct care work Deliver care services using a palliative approach Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls Advocate for clients Assist clients with medication

Flexible Study with Distance Learning

Enquire to find out about course prices, finance options and more.