CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care

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CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organisation guidelines and service plans.

These workers:

Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in an aged care setting

Carry out activities related to an individualised plan

Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.

Occupational titles may include:

Accommodation support worker	Field officer
Assistant in nursing	Home care assistant
Care assistant	In-home respite worker
Care service employees	Nursing assistant
Care worker	Personal care assistant
Community care worker	Personal care giver
Community house worker	Personal care worker
Community support worker	Residential care worker
Disability service officer (in some jurisdictions)	Support worker

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries

Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES 14 units must be selected for this qualification including: 10 core units 4 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice Other relevant electives as listed below Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages

Core units

CHCAC317A	Support older people to maintain their independence

CHCAC318B	Work effectively with older people

CHCAC319A	Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCCS411B	Work effectively in the community sector

CHCICS301A	Provide support to meet personal care needs

CHCICS302A	Participate in the implementation of individualised plans

CHCICS303A	Support individual health and emotional well being

CHCOHS312B	Follow safety procedures for direct care work

CHCPA301B	Deliver care services using a palliative approach

HLTAP301B	Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers undertaking work in the aged care sector need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.

Group A - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice

Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:

HLTHIR403C	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

HLTHIR404D	Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Other relevant electives

Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.

Client support

CHCAC316C	Provide food services

CHCAC410A	Collect technical data to support client health care plan (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)

CHCAC417A	Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls

CHCAD401D	Advocate for clients

CHCCS311C	Deliver and monitor services to clients

CHCCS400B	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

CHCCS426A	Provide support and care relating to loss and grief

CHCGROUP302D	Support group activities

CHCICS305A	Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans

CHCICS306B	Provide basic foot skin and nail care

CHCLD315A	Recognise stages of lifespan development

CHCLLN403A	Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively

HLTFA301C	Apply first aid

HLTIN301C	Comply with infection control policies and procedures

Medication

CHCCS305B	Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)

Organisational support

BSBINM201A	Process and maintain workplace information

BSBWOR204A	Use business technology

CHCADMIN302D	Provide administrative support

CHCINF302C	Maintain the organisation's information systems

CHCINF303B	Contribute to information requirements in the community sector

CHCINF408C	Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors

CHCORG322B	Contribute to implementation of service delivery strategy

Supervision and training

CHCCS427A	Facilitate adult learning and development

CHCCOM403A	Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

CHCORG406B	Supervise work

TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction

Community care

CHCHC311B	Work effectively in home and community care

CHCICS304B	Work effectively with carers

HLTRAH302B	Undertake home visits

Working with people with disabilities

CHCDIS301B	Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCDIS302A	Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities

CHCDIS313A	Support people with disabilities who are ageing

CHCDIS322A	Support community participation and inclusion

CHCDIS323A	Contribute to skill development and maintenance

Working with people with mental health issues

CHCMH301B	Work effectively in mental health

or

CHCMH411A	Work with people with mental health issues

Oral health

CHCOHC303A	Use basic oral health screening tools

CHCOHC401A	Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health

CHCOHC402A	Support and encourage clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care

CHCOHC404A	Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues

CHCOHC406A	Provide or assist with oral hygiene