Hays International College offers Certificate III & Certificate IV in Aged Care Work and a Diploma of Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure), to students wishing to gain entry into the Aged Care industry.

Aged Care is presently one of the fastest growing industries in Australia, having an extremely high job placement prospect for graduates. After completing these courses, graduates can expect to gain employment in an aged care facility or as an ‘in home carer’.

The Diploma course is also a fantastic pathway to other health care professions such as nursing and youth work. You can enrol at this level if you have completed the pre–requisites required.


The information on Certificate III in Aged Care Work is listed on this page. For course outlines of Certificate IV or the Diploma Course, please select from the following:

Certificate IV in Aged Care Work
Diploma of Community Services
Our Aged Care Programs include:

Course
Duration
Cost
 Certificate III in Aged Care Work
31 weeks
$5,000
 Certificate IV in Aged Care Work
46 weeks
$7,500
Diploma of Community Services
58 weeks
$13,000 




Pre-requisites: IELTS 5.5 and above 18 years old

Aged Care is a growth industry focused on meeting the needs of an increasingly aged population. Certificate III in Aged Care Work is an entry level qualification which provides grounding for continued study up to a diploma level. Aged Care workers are employed in a variety of aged care or disability settings including nursing homes, hostels, supported residential services, day care centres and in the client’s home.
Modules/Units of Competency for Certificate III
CHCAC1C Provide Support to An Older Person
CHCAC2C Provide personal care
CHCAC3C Orientation to Aged Care Work
CHCAC6C Support The Older Person to Meet Their Emotional and Psychosocial Needs
CHCAC15A Provide Care Support Which Is Responsive to The Specific Nature of Dementia
CHCCOM2B Communicate Appropriately With Clients and Colleagues
CHCINF8B Comply With Information Requirements of The Aged Care and Community Care Sectors
CHCOHS302A Participate in Safety Procedures For Direct Care Work
CHCORG3B Participate in The Work Environment
Electives
HLTFS7A Follow Basic Food Safety Practices
CHCCS303A Provide physical assistance with medication
HLTFA1A Apply Basic First Aid
CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

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