Statement of Attainment in Community Services - Aged Care Work

Qualification: Statement of Attainment (AQF)
Training Package:CHC02 Community Services
TAFE NSW Course No: 4850

This course is for people who are working for, or have access to an aged care organisation and who want to upgrade or update their skills.

The course is also for pre-service students who want knowledge and skills relevant to the aged care sector.

You will develop competencies that will assist you to work effectively in aged care organisations.

You should be aware that if clinical placement in a public or private hospital or medical facility is part of this course, you may need to undergo occupational screening and be vaccinated against infectious diseases. Your teachers will give you further advice.

Student Responsibilities in Work Placement: In many TAFE NSW courses, some of the learning and assessment occurs in the workplace or a simulated workplace. A simulated workplace is very similar to a real workplace and may have clients, but is usually within a TAFE NSW campus.
TAFE NSW has a responsibility to protect members of the public (and the students themselves) from being harmed by students taking part in workplace or simulated workplace learning. If there is evidence that your skills or behaviour could present a risk to yourself or other people in the workplace, you may not be allowed to participate in a work placement, at least for a period of time.
To help you understand your responsibilities in the workplace, you will be given a code of practice which indicates expected standards of behaviour. Your teacher will explain to you and your workplace supervisor the range of duties for which you have the skills and knowledge. You must not carry out duties other than those indicated by your teacher. You need to take particular care if workplace clients are people who may be in vulnerable circumstances - for example, people who are frail, children, young people, people with a disability or people who are receiving a type of service which may put them in vulnerable circumstances (for example, massage therapy or nursing care).
A Prohibited Employment Declaration must be signed by students in courses where contact will be made with children and young people. Your teacher will give you more information about this.
Students who have committed a breach of discipline or who are assessed as presenting a significant risk to themselves or others during work placement may be prevented from undertaking or continuing further work placement. This may mean they will not complete the course. Your teacher or an enrolling officer can provide you with more information about this policy.
If you are unsure about whether it may prevent you from completing a course you could discuss the matter with a staff member of TAFE NSW Counselling and Career Services. In some circumstances students may be required to undertake a criminal records check or a Working with Children Check. Career Opportunities Aged care worker in the aged care sector.

Articulation: When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in the CHC30102 Certificate III in Aged Care Work (TAFE NSW Course no: 4480) and CHC40102 Certificate IV in Aged Care Work (TAFE NSW Course no: 4481), and other Community Services Training Package qualifications.

Entry Requirements: NSW School Certificate (or equivalent, from another educational authority). Relevant life and work experience may also be considered.

Competency Units
Electives:
CHCAC15A	Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCCS304A	Assist with self medication
CHCINF8B	Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors
CHCPA01A	Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTCSD3A	Prepare and maintain beds
HLTCSD6A	Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
HLTCSD8A	Transport clients/patients

Applying and enrolling:

Campuses:

Kempsey -contact Sharen Marshall on (02) 6581 6314.

Note: some modules in this course may also be offered commercially at some Institute locations. Commencement is subject to sufficient demand.

For more information ring 131601 or click on the link below and enter the course number 4850. Please note: various individual modules run under the course number 4850. You will need to click on the course name and check the 'Comments' box for details. For more information ring 131601.

Please note:

Enrolments can also be made by phoning 131601
Places can also be reserved and payment made at Campus office.
Courses may only commence subject to sufficient numbers.
Refunds are available with 5 working days notice prior to course commencement
No fee exemptions apply for this course
GST is included in all prices
Ring 131601 for more information