CRICOS: 033811C
National Code: CHC30102

Course Location and Department

Preston and Collingwood Campuses

Health and Community Studies Department

Course Description

This training is based on the National Community Services/Aged Care Competency Standards and reflects nationally endorsed industry requirements. The purpose of this training package is to provide training to direct care workers in aged care services.

These workers provide services to aged people and the ultimate goal of this relationship is a state of health, well being and independence appropriate to the aged person's needs and desires.

Career Opportunities

This course provides training for aged care workers in hostels, nursing homes, private homes, labour market programs for the aged and health related programs for the aged. Participants successfully completing this course may apply for entry into the Certificate IV in Community Services (Aged Care).

Course Duration

1 Semester

Course Commencement Dates

February and July

Entrance Requirements

Australian Year 12 (or recognised equivalent) or relevant work experience. IELTS 5.5 or higher (or recognised equivalents). Mature Age. Experience with children preferred.

Applicants will be required to sit an internal test to demonstrate language proficiency, which may require students to have language levels beyond normal visa requirements. Students over 21 years old with work experience in the human services industry will be accepted into this course (except for students coming from countries where completion of year 12 is a visa requirement).

Course Fee

$AUD 4500

Application Procedures

How to Apply (including forms)

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.

Pathways to Further Study

Pathways to Further Study can be found at the Certificate III in Aged Care page on the NMIT website.

Course Outline

This outline for this course is located at the Certificate III in Aged Care page on the NMIT website.

Assessment Methods

Competencies will be assessed in a variety of modes including workplace demonstration of skills and knowledge, written pieces and classroom activities.

Materials

All materials are supplied by the Health and Community Studies Department at a cost of $75 per student (price subject to change).

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate III in Aged Care Work.

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