
The CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care (PCA Course) is a course designed to give the student entry into the aged care sector as a personal care assistant. The course modules are structured to provide a balanced program of theory and practice, relevant to the career opportunities across the aged care industry.
AIM OF THE COURSE
Students may do this course as an entry into the Aged Care Industry. The Aged Care Program is directed towards developing multi-skilled workers for the broad range of services supporting aged people in residential and community settings.
COURSE UNITS
Compulsory Units
1. CHCAC317A Support Older People to Maintain their Independence
2. CHCAC318B Work effectively with Older People
3. CHCAC319A Provide Support to people living with dementia
4. CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector
5. CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs
6. CHCICS302A Participate in the implementation of Individualised Plans
7. CHCICS303A Support Individual health and emotional well being
8. CHCOHS312B Follow safety procedures for direct care work
9. CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
10. HLTAP301B Recognize Healthy body systems in a health care context
Elective Units
1. HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally di-verse clients and Co-workers
2. CHCHC311B Work effectively in home and com-munity care
3. CHCICS304B Work effectively with carers
4. CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with disability
Government Funding Scheme
Melbourne
Fee for Concession card holders : AUD$ 187.50
Fee after Skills Victoria Funding : AUD$ 288.15
Melbourne and Perth :
Full Fee for Service Price : AUD$ 1,695.0
THIS COURSE IS DELIVERED WITH WA, VIC AND COMMON WEALTH GOVERNMENT FUNDING.
Applicants 18 years and above who have successfully completed Year 10 of secondary schooling or equivalent. Able to communicate in English. Students who have no formal qualification but who can provide evidence of relevant and sufficient work experience in the Aged Care industry may also be considered. Police Clearance Certificate will be required for Clinical Placement
ENROLMENT AND COURSE DELIVERY
Melbourne : Enrol every week. Classes will be on every Friday and Saturday
Perth (Weekend classes): Enrol every week. Classes will be on every Saturday and Sunday.
Weekday classes: Classes on Monday - Friday.
You can apply :
Online: Direct online application
Email: Download and complete the application form and send it by e-mail with all attachments to enquiry@ihna.edu.au
Post: Download and complete the application form. You can send your completed application and required documentation to our Perth or Melbourne office.
If you have any other questions, Feel free to contact us
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