OVERVIEW
This certificate offers students a holistic approach
to caring for the Older People within our community.
With exceptional industry support and high job outcomes,
this certificate offers students a supportive learning
environment and unique opportunities to develop the
physical, mental and emotional skills associated with
this industry.
Please download our Certificate III Aged Care Brochure for detailed information.
Students may elect to complete the certificate full-time 8
weeks or part-time over a negotiated timeframe (including
a work placement of 2 - 4 weeks or 76 - 160 hours in total). Classes
will be held 4 days a week Monday to Thursday (9:30am to 2:30pm) at our training
centre.
DISTANCE DELIVERY OPTION
If you are unable to attend in house training over the 5
weeks, you can choose to complete the certificate by distance
or self-paced learning. This mode of study involves completing
workbooks in your own time. Please note that a 2 week work
placement and Manual Handling assessment is still required.
Course duration is flexible however, we request that students
complete course requirements within 6 months of enrolling.
HOW TO ENROL
Please download the Enrolment Form and the Student Information Handbook by clicking
on the icons below. You will need Adobe Acrobat
Reader to open these files. If you do not have
this program,
Click Here to download it free. Once you have
completed the enrolment and fees forms, post them in
with a cheque/money order enclosed for the required
deposit. Alternatively, please come into our North
Terrace office to complete an Enrolment Pack. We
really enjoy meeting our students prior to commencing
their course so we can give you all the information you
need so that you can start your course without any
worries. You will also need to pay the required
deposit at time of enrolment.
COURSE FEES
To secure your place a deposit of $500.00 must be paid prior
to commencement. Payment may be made in two separate payments
or you can take advantage of our payment plan. If you wish
to take the payment plan option, please complete the application
enclosed in this package. For details of the plan, read the
application form. Other payment options may be negotiated
with the Chief Executive Officer of SMP Network Pty Ltd. All
fees must be finalised prior to the student undertaking their
work placement.
Payments options available are: cash, cheque/money order,
or credit card (Visa or Mastercard).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students wishing to register for this course need to:
Be
willing to participate in workplace experience (un-paid)
for a minimum of 76 - 160 hours.
Have
reading and writing skills to at least year 10 level.
Be
committed to learning.
Have
the maturity to ask for help when necessary.
Have a
genuine respect for all people, including yourself.
INDUSTRY REQUIREMENTS
A Police Clearance needs to be obtained prior to work
placement at the cost of the student (please be aware
this process can take up to 6 weeks). This can be
obtained by completing an application form at your local
police station.
If you hold a current certificate, a copy must be submitted
with your application and the original must be sighted by
the Trainer. Senior First Aid Certificates remain valid
for 3 years only if proof of a yearly CPR update can be produced.
The trainee will ask for proof of current update during your
enrolment so ensure you have this evidence as well.
This certificate requires competency to be shown in Manual
Handling. If you havent been assessed for this skill
within the last 12 months, you will be required to
provide evidence to support this.
Please download our brochure on our manual handling course.
NO. OF UNITS
Number of units required to complete this certificate
total 14 (10 Compulsory units, 4 elective units).
Recognition of Prior Learning is available for some
units and this can be discussed further at your pre
enrolment interview. Please feel free to download
the application form prior to coming in for your
interview.
DELIVERY STRATEGY
The preferred method of delivery is internal full
time mode however, flexible delivery options are
available. Further information about other options can
be obtained from our Trainers.
TRANSPORT
Most students prefer to utilise public transport to
attend the Training Centre. The Adelaide Railway Station
is a 5 minute walk down North Terrace and there are bus
stops right outside of the Training Centre. For students
riding a motorcycle, there is free parking in Kintore
Avenue (next to the State Library). If students choose
to drive their car, there is parking available in the
CBD however, fees will be the studentsÂ’ responsibility. For Melbourne students the Spencer and Flinders street railway stations are a 5 to 10 minute walk away.
For more information, please use the links on the
"Contact Us" page.
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