Aged care is a fulfilling and challenging career with high employment prospects, especially due to a shortage of skilled staff. During your studies, you will develop your interpersonal skills and learn through a combination of lectures, talks and visits from guest speakers, and gain practical experience as you embark on a supervised work placement in an aged care organisation. You will learn how to provide direct care to clients who are unable to care for themselves due to ill health or disability, and gain a better understanding of age related illnesses and how to manage them.
We also offer dual qualifications in partnership with Hall and Prior Health and Aged Care Group, combining CHC33015 AA66 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) with HLT33115 AA72 Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (Acute Care). For more information, please see our flyer.
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Partnering with North Metropolitan TAFE using a new clinical model in the Certificate lll Individual Support – Ageing qualification has allowed us to increase the amount of placements we offer.Â
Brightwater’s dedicated team of support staff work closely with North Metropolitan TAFE students throughout their training to develop their job ready skills.Â
By the completion of their studies some students form an integral part of the team and have been offered employment which has benefited both parties.
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Course list
COVID-19 Direct Care Skill Set (Fee Free)
This skill set is free for everyone
This skill set was developed in consultation with WA employers in the aged care and disability services sectors and the Community Services, Health and Education Training Council to get you job ready for entry-level employment.This skill set is free for everyone
This COVID-19 Direct Care skill set was developed in consultation with WA employers in the aged care and disability services sectors and the Community Services, Health and Education Training Council. It contains three units of competency chosen to get you job ready for entry-level employment.
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and proceduresÂ
- HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safelyÂ
- CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needsÂ
Clinical Care for Aged Care Workers Skill Set
Get equipped to provide a high level of care in the aged care sector
This skill set is most suited to those working within the aged care sector. It has been established to provide you with additional clinical and assessment skills.Gain the skills you need to equip you to provide a high level of care in the aged care sector
The Aged Care Standards highlight the importance of providing safe clinical care to residents with a focus on recognising individual client needs and assessing and reporting changes in a resident's condition. This skill set has been established to provide you with additional clinical skills and assessment skills if you are working within the aged care sector.
Residents within the aged care sector have increasingly complex health care needs and higher acuity levels. The skills gained from this skill set will enable you to work with and support the Registered Nurse in the assessment of clients and delivery of clinical care. Â The units have a focus on medication and recognising and reporting signs of deterioration in clients.
This skill set is most suited to those working within the aged care sector.
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Dementia Support - Service Delivery Skill Set
Support people with dementia
If you are working in the aged and/or community care environment this is a great opportunity to develop your skills and provide a mentoring/leadership role in dementia care and management in your organisation.Support people with dementia
This skill set is most suited to those who are wanting to build on their knowledge and skills to support clients with dementia. If you are working in the aged and/or community care environment this is a great opportunity to develop your skills and provide a mentoring/leadership role in dementia care and management in your organisation.
North Metro TAFE has strong industry relationships and a great team of current and engaging lecturers to support you through your learning journey.
Delivery is a mix of online and on campus practical laboratory and simulated assessment sessions. Online learning will be supported by collaboration sessions and you will be required to attend our Mt Lawley campus on three days.
Successful completion of this skill set will provide you with credit towards CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
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Entry into Care Roles Skill Set
This skill set is free for everyone
This skill set will give you the skills and knowledge required to provide entry level support and basic client care for a range of roles and purposes within the aged care and disability support sectors.This skill set is free for everyone
The CHCSS00114 Entry Into Care Roles skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required to provide entry level support and basic client care for a range of roles and purposes within the aged care and disability support sectors.
The support provided in client care will be predominantly non-direct. The skill set is comprised of the following units.
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Food Safety for Ancillary Aged and Personal Care Staff Skill Set
The COVID19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of building the capacity and understanding of the workforce across a range of areas.
This skill set has been developed to promote safe food practices, infection prevention, and control and safe manual handling measures.The COVID19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of building the capacity and understanding of the workforce across a range of areas.
This skill set has been developed to promote safe food practices, infection prevention, and control and safe manual handling measures. These measures will assist in providing a safe environment and hygiene practices when preparing, handling, serving and assisting with meals. Ancillary aged care and personal care staff including cooks, and chefs as well as staff involved in meal delivery and assisting clients with their meals will benefit from this food handling skill set.
You'll gain the following skills:
- Undertake manual tasks safely
- Identify infection hazards and assess risks, including using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) effectively to prevent the spread and transmission of infection
- Create a safe work environment
- Understand and implement safe food practices
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High Support and Complex Care - Aged Care
Provide high level care and support in an aged care setting
You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to identify and assess risk, support the complex needs of residents, and provide palliative care. This skill set is best suited for those working within the aged care or disability sectors.Provide high level care and support in an aged care setting
Residents within the aged care sector have increasingly complex health care needs and higher acuity levels. Â This increases the level of support and care needs of residents. Â You'll gain additional skills to assess and identify the care needs of residents. Â Understanding the importance of risk factors and potential impact on a resident is a key component to this skill set, along with methods to minimize and monitor interventions. Â You'll also learn strategies to support residents' palliative care needs and medications competency.
This skill set is best suited for those working within the aged care or disability sectors.
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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Empower and support the independence of our elders and join one of Australia's fastest growing industries
Learn to provide direct care to clients in residential, home and community settings, and gain real industry experience.This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees.
Learn how to empower and support the independence of our elders needing care and join one of Australia's fastest growing industries
When you complete the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) you will be ready to start a rewarding career providing direct care to clients in residential, home and community settings.
Aged Care Workers provide personal, physical and emotional support to older people who require assistance with daily living. When you provide support to older people you are able to make a tremendous difference to their quality of life and achieve real personal satisfaction through your work. Aged care work is rewarding in itself and provides the opportunity to meet a wide variety of older people
There are two different industry placement options available to those studying this Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).
Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community)
Provide direct care to those unable to care for themselves
Gain the skills to support the independence and well being of clients in a community setting, and put your learning into practice through a supervised work placement.This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees.
Make a positive difference to people's lives
In this course, you will learn how to provide direct care to clients who are unable to care for themselves due to ill health or disability in a community setting. You'll gain an insight into the aged care and home and community care sector and undertake a supervised work placement where you get to put your skills into practice.
All of our Home and Community Care qualifications can be completed in the workplace. This means you get the most relevant skills and the opportunity to form industry contacts.
Infection control Skill Set
Protect yourself and others in the community from infectious diseases
Gain an understanding of how infections are spread, ways of preventing the spread of infection and how to protect yourself and others from infection. This skill set is most suited for those that are working in the health care sector, or those that would like to acquire a new skill before returning to employment.Protect yourself and others in the community from infectious diseases
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of building the capacity and understanding of the workforce to practice safe infection control procedures. This skill set will provide you with the skills and knowledge to assist in protecting yourself and others in the community from infectious diseases.Â
You will understand how infections are spread, ways of preventing the spread of infection and how to protect yourself and others from infection. It is most suited for those that are working in the health care sector, or those that would like to acquire a new skill before returning to employment.
This online course allows you to undertake studies within your own timeframe. You will receive a short induction and ongoing support from your lecturer. Once you have completed the online study component you will be required to book into a four hour practical lab session at our Mount Lawley campus where you will practice skills and undertake a workplace assessment.
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