Course Title: Work effectively in aged care

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3416 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Course Title: Work effectively in aged care

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 65

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Important Information:

This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;

CHCAGE011 - Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCPAL003 - Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
HWSS8170C	City Campus	TAFE	535T Social Care and Health	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2024

Flexible Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
HWSS8170C	City Campus	TAFE	535T Social Care and Health	Face-to-Face or Internet	VE 2024 (BLU1)

Course Contact: Manu Atwal

Course Contact Phone: +61399257932

Course Contact Email: manpreet.atwal@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in an aged care work context. The unit covers meeting job requirements, complying with organisational requirements and working in an aged care sector context.

This unit applies to individuals who work with older people in a range of community services and health contexts. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and is carried out under regular direct, indirect or remote supervision.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
Elements:	1. Meet job role requirements. 2. Work within organisational requirements. 3. Work within an aged care context. 4. Implement self-care strategies.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in an aged care work context. The unit covers meeting job requirements, complying with organisational requirements and working in an aged care sector context.

Overview of Assessment

This unit of competency is delivered and assessed with the following units of competency:

CHCAGE011 - Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCPAL003 - Deliver care services using a palliative approach

There will be three forms of assessment including knowledge quizzes, simulated assessments and practical assessments undertaken in the work place.

Students are given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.