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Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Individual Support (Ageing)

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Overview About this course

Develop your skills in aged care support and learn to communicate with people with diverse backgrounds and needs. Learn how to safely respond to emergency situations and apply appropriate first aid procedures to care for an ageing population.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues

  • Communicate with people from diverse backgrounds

  • Recognise and assess an emergency situation

  • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

  • Operate first aid equipment and a apply a general understanding of first aid requirements in the aged care sector

  • Accurately convey and report incident details to emergency services

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment

  • A pathway to further study in aged care or community services

  • Credit toward a full qualification

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • Empathy, patience, and the capacity to empower others

  • A respect and appreciation for diversity and a willingness to communicate with a number of stakeholders

  • A positive attitude to working with old and frail seniors

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: aged care worker with the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), disability care worker with the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), aged care team leader with the Certificate IV in Ageing Support and community services worker with the Diploma of Community Services.

Licensing

The following checks are required to work in the aged care industry: a Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Police Check, NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC) and any vaccinations and health screenings that your workplace requires.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Individual Support (Ageing) does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 5 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 1 Course

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Provide First Aid HLTAID011

  • Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCOM005

  • Work with diverse people CHCDIV001

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Smarthinking - online access to a tutor

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

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