2015 Local Course GuideDate of issue: January 2015

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

Pathways from the qualification:After achieving this Certificate III qualification, individuals may undertake further studies in:• CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care OR• CHC40312 Certificate IV in Disability

Further Study PathwaysJob roles/ Occupational titlesThis course may provide learners with employment opportunities in an aged care facility.

Relevant job titles include:• Personal care assistant• Personal care worker• Aged care worker• Community care worker

Mode of Study• Classroom theory • Practical ‘hands-on’ experience • Self-directed learning • Industry work placement

AssessmentLearners will be assessed through a combination of projects, questioning, case scenarios, and observation in the workplace.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)A learner may be entitled to gain unit of competency credits or recognition, if what they have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to the course. SCEI recognises the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations.For further information see the RPL brochure or visit www.scei.edu.au

Entry Requirements Individuals would need to fulfil the following requirements:• Aged 18 years or above • Successful completion of Year 10 or the equivalent • level of study

CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care

• Successful completion of SCEI’s Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Indicator

• Mature aged who have diverse academic, work and life experiences are encouraged to enrol. The definition of a mature aged student for SCEI’s purposes is a person over 21 years of age that hasn’t been studying at either year 12 level or university/TAFE level for at least 7 years and are an Australian or New Zealand citizen(or Australian permanent resident or holder of a permanent Humanitarian Visa).

Additional RequirementsLearners must undertake National Police Check and make a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration before commencing work placement.

DurationFull time - 17 weeks

Intake DatesJanuary, February, April, July, August, OctoberSee current intake dates at http://scei.edu.au/pro/SCEI_New_2/intake_dates.html

How to ApplyComplete an Application to Study: Local form and submit to SCEI. Form available at http://scei.edu.au/pro/SCEI_New_2/enrol_local.html

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CRICOS provider Number: 02934DRTO Provider Number:121952

*Elective units have been selected by SCEI in consultation with industry experts and are a reduced list from the qualification packaging rules specified electives list.

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CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence Core 20

CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people Core 30

CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia Core 55

CHCCS411C Work effectively in the community sector Core 40

CHCICS301B Provide support to meet personal care needs Core 50

CHCICS302B Participate in the implementation of individualised plans Core 15

CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being Core 30

CHCWHS312A Follow WHS safety procedures for direct care work Core 30

CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach Core 55

HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context Core 70

CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls Electives 45

CHCAD401D Advocate for clients Electives 20

CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework Electives 50

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers Electives 20

Total Hours 530

Work Placement Hours 160

Contact us:

www.scei.edu.au

Melbourne Campus155-161 Boundary Road, North Melbourne, VIC 3051+61 3 9602 4110

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