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CHC30208 - Certificate III in Aged CareThe Certificate III in Aged Care can lead to a career in the fields of community based, Aged Care Facilities, government and welfare agencies. The Certificate III in Aged Care covers workers who work primarily in residential facilities under direct supervision within defined guidelines and service plans. These workers carry out activities related directly to the maintenance of an individual’s personal care and /or other activities of living. Workers at this level are required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history, and to work with local communities in the provision of services. Entry RequirementsThere are no special entry requirements for this qualification however it is recommended students are 18 years of age and have a minimum sound level in English and Maths. Students are required to have the ability to read and write simple documents and collect basic numeral data. You must also undergo a police check for a criminal background in order to work in this field. A senior First Aid Certificate is strongly recommended. Language, Literacy and NumeracyABRA QLD supports all learners by profiling their individual language, literacy and numeracy skills prior to commencement and throughout the training and assessment process. Qualification RequirementsTo achieve a Certificate III in Aged Care, students must complete fourteen units for this qualification, comprising:
Unit of Competency
AssessmentThe experienced ABRA QLD Training Team adopts a supportive, flexible and holistic approach in assessing competence against the units for each of the qualifications on our scope. All learners with ABRA QLD are offered the opportunity for recognition of pre-existing skills, knowledge and experience (RPL) towards their qualification upon enrolment. Our assessment strategies cover a range of methods that may include written question and answers, reports, group activities, practical work, observation and discussion. Some courses require successful completion of a Vocational Placement as part of the assessment process. CostPlease click for the current course costs. Career Possibilities
The Certificate III in Aged Care will enable students to establish a career path to Certificate IV Aged Care and also to higher industry roles. DeliveryThis program is delivered by distance using electronic mail (email). In general students have to complete this qualification within 12 months. However, as our distance education is self-paced, students can complete this course in less than this time. How To EnrolPlease ensure that you have visited our web address and read and understood our policies, including those on refund of fees which you will find in the ABRAÂ Student Handbook. You should ensure that any queries you may have about the course have been fully addressed before enrolment and we are ready to answer these queries at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it If you are ready to enrol in this course, please complete the enrolment form and fax it to ABRA Qld on (07) 3203 7174 or email the completed form to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |