Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) will give you the skills to work as an aged care worker in the expanding aged care industry. You will learn how to care for clients, create relationships, network with the community and practice professionalism. You will complete work placement and experience career…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) will give you the skills to work as an aged care worker in the expanding aged care industry. You will learn how to care for clients, create relationships, network with the community and practice professionalism. You will complete work placement and experience career satisfaction as you support elderly people to maintain independence and achieve their personal goals in a residential setting.
TAFE NSW has worked with industry partners to create this Aged Care qualification, and our strong relationship with communities and relevant medical bodies means you will graduate with confidence.
Through theory and practical course work, you will learn to:
Empower clients to reach their goals
Provide information and advice to clients
Provide tailored support to clients with diverse needs
Create safe and supportive practices
Work with clients with impairments
TAFE NSW is known for delivering theory along with practical learning. You will strengthen your practical skills in providing safe and beneficial care and sharpen your specialisation in aiding aged people, including learning to:
Provide First Aid responses including CPR in an emergency
Support relationships with carers and family
Meet personal care needs
Work safely with manual handling skills
Uphold legal and ethical standards in a residential aged care setting
Stand out in a global job market by developing a range of key soft skills that equip you with the confidence to care for clients with differing needs and requirements, including:
A passion for empowering aged clients
Support and empathy
Collaborative team skills
Great communication skills
Ability to problem-solve
A keen interest in health care
REQUIREMENTS
Year 10 or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
Academic IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (iBT) 46 or equivalent
Or Completion of a TAFE NSW General English Program
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
With a reputation for providing high quality teaching and education, Technical and Further Education New South Wales (TAFE NSW) has over 40 locations across the state for international students to choose from. TAFE NSW is the biggest training and vocational education provider in Australia with over 3,800 international students studying at the institution each year. Located in picturesque New South Wales, with the world-renowned city of Sydney at its heart, students can study in a cosmopolitan and dynamic region.TAFE NSW offers students the opportunity to select from over 140 courses offered at various levels including certificate, diploma and degree. Further, students can pursue English language courses and pathway programmes that prepare them for enrolling in degree courses at Australian universities.Students at TAFE NSW benefit from highly qualified faculty and small class sizes that enable personalised attention. One-to-one training from academics is common place and contributes to the unique learning environment. TAFE NSW ensures that students are exposed to best practice and industry knowledge embedded in programmes, preparing them for the world of work after graduation.International students are well looked after with excellent support services and structures. This includes personal counselling, academic and career development, study skills programme and English language support. A comprehensive student orientation programme is also provided and students are encouraged to join the Student Association in order to have access to events and activities on campus. The International Students Office, with dedicated international student coordinators, looks after the welfare of international students, with everything from answering queries to helping students settle in to life on campus.RTO 90003HEPS PRV12049
