Description
Overview
This course is designed for those who wish to advance their career in the aged care sector. This course equips students with the skills and knowledge to provide comprehensive care and support to elderly individuals, including those with complex needs. Graduates will be prepared for senior roles in various aged care settings. Taught by experienced professionals in the aged care industry, learn to assess and address the complex needs of ageing individuals. Gain practical experience in delivering personalized care and support. Develop advanced skills in supporting the health and well-being of older adults. Understand and apply regulations, standards, and policies in aged care. Enhance leadership and management skills for supervising and coordinating care teams.
Entry Requirement
General Criteria:
▪ Be over the age of 18
▪ Demonstrate a good command of written and spoken English
Academic Criteria:
Have completed a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Australian Year 12/ Certificate III or above qualification/ equivalent work experience.
English Language Criteria:
▪ To fulfill the English language requirement, students are required to provide verified evidence of IELTS Level 6.0 overall (or equivalent). The test result must be no longer than 2 years old, Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Level 5.0.
▪ For students who will undertake ELICOS package, check the table below.
▪ If you have completed any AQF qualification at the same level or higher in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only, will be deemed as meeting the English language entry requirements.
▪ To assess suitability to undertake the course, you must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment—a diagnostic process to identify whether prospective students require LLN support.
Curriculum
| Units of Competency | Core/Elective |
|---|---|
| CHCADV001 Facilitate the interest and rights of clients | Core |
| CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people | Core |
| CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people | Core |
| CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people | Core |
| CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | Core |
| CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs | Core |
| CHCCCS023 Support relationships with careers and families | Core |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core |
| CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | Core |
| CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach | Core |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
| CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia | Core |
| CHCCCS014 Support independence and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body system | Core |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | Core |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | Elective |
| CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease | Elective |
| CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues | Elective |
| Qualification packaging rules rationale: 15 core units.3 elective units |
Work Placements
Some courses that we offer require you to complete a work placement. A work placement is structured workplace learning that is required as part of the course and prepares you for the workforce. The placement is designed to help you better understand what you have learned in classroom training and provides you with the opportunity to perform tasks relating to your course in an appropriate industry setting.
There are many benefits of participating in a work placement. You will have the opportunity to:
• apply the knowledge and skills learned during your course in a workplace setting
• gain skills that are recognised by industry
• get to know an employer.
West Educations Technical College will assist you to find a work placement, or you may find your own work placement. Our partnered organizations, including Nurtured Beginnings and S Antonio Nursing Village, offer excellent opportunities to apply your skills in real-world settings. Nurtured Beginnings is renowned for its commitment to early childhood education and development, allowing you to gain experience in a nurturing educational environment. Meanwhile, S Antonio Nursing Village provides a supportive and dynamic setting for those interested in healthcare and elder care, where you can learn from experienced professionals and contribute to high-quality patient care. These placements are designed to help you integrate theoretical knowledge with practical experience, enhancing your professional growth and preparing you for future career opportunities.
Further information will be provided at your orientation. However, it is important to understand that as a requirement of work placement you will be required to complete a National Police Certificate and some workplaces may require further checks such as working with children and disability worker checks. You will need to pay for these checks yourself and as a guide these checks would be around $50 – $80 each. Further details will be required at orientation.
It is also important to understand that certain workplaces have immunisation requirements. If you have any concerns about these requirements, please speak to us.
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