CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care

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.

PACKAGING RULES

14 units must be selected for this qualification including:
• 10 compulsory units
• 4 elective units

Unit Code	Unit Name	Option
CHCAC317A	Support older people to maintain their independence	Core
CHCAC318A	Work effectively with older people	Core
CHCAC319A	Provide support to people living with dementia	Core
CHCCS411A	Work effectively in the community sector	Core
CHCICS301A	Provide support to meet personal care needs	Core
CHCICS302A	Participate in the implementation of individualised plans	Core
CHCICS303A	Support individual health and emotional well being	Core
CHCOHS312A	Follow safety procedures for direct care work	Core
CHCPA301B	Deliver care services using a palliative approach	Core
HLTAP301A	Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context	Core
HLTHIR403B	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers	Elective
CHCAD401D	Advocate for clients	Elective
CHCCS400A	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework	Elective
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid	Elective

Occupational titles may include:

• Accommodation support worker
• Disability service officer (in some jurisdictions)
• Assistant in nursing
• Field officer
• Care assistant
• Home care assistant
• Care service employees
• In-home respite worker
• Care worker
• Nursing assistant
• Community care worker
• Personal care assistant
• Community house worker
• Personal care giver
• Community support worker
• Personal care worker
• Support worker