Certificate III in Aged Care Work (CHC30102)

Core Units

CHCAC1C – Provide support to an older person

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by workers within their designated role and responsibilities to support an older person maintain their quality of life.

CHCAC2C – Provide personal care

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by workers to support or assist the older person with their personal care needs within their service delivery plan.

CHCAC3C – Orientation to work in aged care

This unit describes the roles and responsibilities by the worker in their role as a carer to perform work that reflects an understanding of the structure and profile of the residential aged care sector and key issues facing older people in the community.

CHCAC6C – Support the older person meet their emotional & psychosocial needs

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by the worker to support the older person to meet their emotional and psychosocial needs.

CHCAC15A – Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia

Provision of support to clients with dementia in a variety of settings including family houses, community day settings and residential care.

CHCCOM2B – Communicate appropriately with clients & colleagues

Exercising effective communication skills in the workplace.

CHCINF8B– Comply with information requirements of the Aged Care & Community Care industry

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by the worker to undertake administrative duties of the role including documenting client records and contribute to the development and monitoring of service delivery plans in accordance with organisational and duty of care requirements.

CHCOHS302A – Participate in safety procedures for in direct care work

On completion of this unit, the worker will be able to accurately identify the major OHS hazards, manual handling, together with other hazards that may include dealing with aggressive behaviours, stress, etc. The worker will also be able to assess related risk as well as follow instructions and procedures with minimal supervision and support. The worker will also be capable of participating and contributing to OHS management issues.

CHCORG3B – Participate in the work environment

Working effectively as an individual and in work groups to contribute to achievement of organisational objectives.

Electives

HLTCSD6A – Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour

This unit relates to responding effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour of patients, clients and others.

CHCDIS1C – Orientation to disability work

To be competent the person requires an understanding of client requirements, different models of the disability sector and issues surrounding clients and families. Knowledge includes the rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities, developmental and acquired disabilities, networks in the disability sector, principles of access and equity.

CHCAC17A – Support the older person to maintain their independence

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by the worker to support the older person to maintain their independence with instrumental activities of living.

HLTFA1A – Apply basic first aid

This unit deals with the provision of essential First Aid in recognising and responding to an emergency using basic life support measures. The First Aider is not expected to deal with complex casualties or incidents, but to provide an initial response where First Aid is required. In this unit it is assumed the First Aider is working under supervision and/or according to established workplace First Aid procedures and policies.