Introduction to Aged Care Short Course

Course duration: 10 weeks

Important note: Enrolment will be valid for up to 12 months.

The following units of competency are included in this short course:

• CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
• CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues

Recommended Local Entry Requirements:

• Students are 18 years old at the time of Work Placement
• Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to
  • work independently and initiate and use support from a range of established resources
  • Matches and cross-references words, symbols, codes and signs contained in instructions or labels.
  • Completes a range of forms requiring routine, factual data, e.g. WHS records
  • Reads and discusses data from simple charts or tables provided
  • These skills are equivalent to those that would be required to successfully achieve and ACSF Level 2 or have previously completed a Certificate II level qualification.

Resource Requirements:

• Regular access to a computer, tablet or smartphone high-speed internet (note: there may be activities in the course that need to be completed using a desktop computer rather than a tablet or smartphone)
• Basic to intermediate computer or digital device skills, including the ability to make a short video
• An email address and regular access to a reliable internet connection
• Access to Microsoft Office or equivalent
• PDF reader software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat) installed on a computer or the digital device being used to access the course

Physical Requirements:

• Students need to have a reasonable level of fitness, as the role may involve a variety of physical tasks, such as providing personal care, assisting clients with mobility and transfers and considerable time standing and walking.

Additional Requirements:

• The ability and willingness to study online lesson material and complete all assessment requirements for each unit of competency
• The ability to communicate directly with Alffie in English
• The ability to understand and follow detailed instructions in English given verbally or in writing