Key Study Areas
This course provides the basic qualification for employment in aged services in both institutional and community settings. Key study areas covered include:
* Providing dementia care and support
* Communicating appropriately with clients and colleagues
* Providing personal care
* Providing support to an older person
Where
• Bendigo (City Campus)
• Flexible Delivery
• Workplace Based
Duration Options
For people who have the equivalent of two years full time experience in aged care, the course can be delivered flexibly by completing units of study at home and in the workplace.
For people wanting to find employment in the Aged Care or Home and Community Care sectors, the course will be delivered 2-3 days per week and completed in 6 months.
Selection Process
• Individual Interview
Up Coming Courses
Campus Start Date End Date Attendance Mode
City Campus 12.02.2008 30.11.2008 Full Time
City Campus 04.12.2007 03.12.2008 Full Time
City Campus 13.11.2007 30.11.2008 Part Time
City Campus 06.03.2008 05.03.2009 Part Time
City Campus 06.03.2008 05.03.2009 Part Time
Employment Opportunities
This course will enable you to work within the industry in areas such as·
* Home and Community Care Services(HACC)·
* Aged Care Facilities Day Respite·
* Planned activity groups.
Further Study Options
On successful completion of this course, you may be able to gain entry into Division II Nursing, Certificate IV in Community Services Lifestyle and Leisure, Diploma of Community Services Lifestyle and Leisure, as well as many other study options in related fields.
Pathways Courses
Certifcate IV in Disability Work :: CHC40302
Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure) :: CHC41602
Certificate IV in Health (Nursing) :: 21358VIC
Diploma in Lifestyle & Leisure :: CHC50802
Assessment
You will be assessed as part of this course.
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
CHCAC15A Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCAC17A Support the older person to maintain their independence
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
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
HLTFA2A Apply advanced First Aid
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.