Certificate III in Aged Care (CHC30208)
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Campus: Hamilton
Study Mode: Part Time
Enquiries: Contact the Course Coordinator at Hamilton on (03) 5551 4144
Email:info@swtafe.vic.edu.au
Study Area: Health and Community Services
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Important
If you are looking to study Aged Care at the Warrnambool Campus please refer to the Dual Certificate III in Aged Care(CHC30208).
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Information Sessions
Students must attend a compulsory information session.
Information sessions for 2010 will be held at the Hamilton Campus on the 8th October 2009 at 2pm and 6pm.
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Course Description
This course contains national competency standards and
qualifications for aged care work. Aged care services comprise
a system of appropriate support services involving provision
for the maintenance of continued independence as well as
assistance for the frail/aged or ill.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue careers in aged care services such as health monitoring, personal care, environmental and social support services, information services, and day care centres as well as hostels, nursing homes and acute care.
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Course Commencement
February 2010
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Course Length
This course is delivered part time over one year usually two to
three days per week, with a component of fieldwork placement.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants must be over the age of 18 and comply with a Police
Security Check. Course selection wil involve a written task,
interview and attendance at a compulsory information session.
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Pathways
This course will provide articulation through to Certificate IV in Aged Care Work.
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Course Costs
Please refer to the student handbook available at the Customer Service Centre of each campus or via the website.
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Application Process
Participants are required to complete an application form, attend an interview and undergo a Police Security Check.
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How to Enrol
Contact the Course Coordinator at Hamilton on (03) 5564 8911 or email info@swtafe.vic.edu.au
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Credits/Exemptions
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that assesses the individual’s non-accredited training and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual has achieved the required learning or competency outcomes. RPL is sometimes referred to as Recognition of Current Competence (RCC).
You can undertake a recognition assessment for individual units in most courses offered through South West TAFE. The process requires you to be able to provide evidence of competence.
For information on how to apply, read our RPL Procedure available at www.swtafe.vic.edu.au/students or contact your Course Coordinator.
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Students with Disabilities
Assistance is available for students with disabilities. Further information can be obtained from the Disability Liaison Officer on (03) 5564 8964. Appointments can be made through reception.
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