Pathway to Aged Care
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| 20 Feb 2025 - 10 Apr 2025 | 09:00 am – 04:00 pm | Classroom |
Introduction:
Discover the rewarding path to making a difference in people's lives with our Pathway to Aged Care course.
This introductory course is designed to inspire your passion and prepare you to provide compassionate support to individuals facing the challenges of aging within an aged care setting.
Guided by our experienced practitioners, you'll develop the skills to deliver person-centred care and support for individuals living with dementia. You'll also learn to provide compassionate care for people with life-limiting illnesses, utilising a palliative approach and offering essential end-of-life support.
Make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of individuals in their later stages of life. Enrol now and take the first step toward a rewarding career in aged care support!
Course Delivery
Units of Study
There are 3 units of competency that will be undertaken during the course, as a pathway to working in the aged care sector.
Entry Requirements
USI
This introductory course is designed to inspire your passion and prepare you to provide compassionate support to individuals facing the challenges of aging within an aged care setting.
Guided by our experienced practitioners, you'll develop the skills to deliver person-centred care and support for individuals living with dementia. You'll also learn to provide compassionate care for people with life-limiting illnesses, utilising a palliative approach and offering essential end-of-life support.
Make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of individuals in their later stages of life. Enrol now and take the first step toward a rewarding career in aged care support!
Course Duration
- Intake date: 20 February 2025
- The course duration is 8 weeks
- The weekly workload is 11 hours (classroom and home study combined)
Course Delivery
- Face-to-face learning delivered at our Mullumbimby Campus: Thursdays - 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Self-paced learning at home: 4 hours per week, including non-supervised assessment tasks
- Assessments are conducted in a supervised (on-campus) and non-supervised (online) format
Units of Study
There are 3 units of competency that will be undertaken during the course, as a pathway to working in the aged care sector.
- CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
- CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
Course completion
Following successful completion of this course, you will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for these units of competency.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Admission Requirements
When studying with Byron Community College, we want you to succeed. This course involves reading and undertaking a range of written assessments. Entry requirements help us confirm that you’re ready to successfully complete the course and get the most out of your learning experience.
A full list of admission requirements is available in the Course Information Sheet here. Alternatively, please call or email the college for details.
Course Fees
A full list of admission requirements is available in the Course Information Sheet here. Alternatively, please call or email the college for details.
What to bring
- Laptop
- Pen and paper
- Water bottle and refreshments
Course Fees
This course is subsidised by the NSW governments Adult and Community Education (ACE) program. You could be eligible for free training under this program.^
To be eligible for ACE funding, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen; and
- Live or work in New South Wales; and
- Be aged 15 years or older; and
- No longer be at school or equivalent; and
- Provide the College with your USI at the time of enrolment (admin staff can assist you in obtaining a USI)
- Have not previously completed the units listed under 'Units of Study'.
For more information on ACE eligibility criteria, click here or call our office on 02 6684 3374.
^This course is fee-free for eligible applicants
^This course is fee-free for eligible applicants
Fee for service
If you are ineligible for ACE funding, you can obtain information about the fee-for-service cost of this course from Byron Community College.
If you are ineligible for ACE funding, you can obtain information about the fee-for-service cost of this course from Byron Community College.
Course fees are paid in instalments scheduled throughout the duration of the course. Fee schedules for individual courses are outlined on the enrolment paperwork or are available from the college administration team.
Student Policies and Procedures
Please review our Student Handbook for information regarding student policies, procedures and responsibilities.
USI
From 1 January 2015 all students undertaking accredited training must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This requirement applies to all nationally recognised training, from full qualifications to single-unit courses.
You must provide BRCC with your USI at enrolment. If you don’t already have one, you (or your parent or guardian) can apply for one at http://usi.gov.au/create-your-USI/Pages/default.aspx. You will need to have one form of identification and a valid email address to create your USI.
Alternatively, college staff can assist you to create your USI.
Storage, disclosure, use and security of the USI will adhere to the rules relating to the USI: https://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/privacy.
You must provide BRCC with your USI at enrolment. If you don’t already have one, you (or your parent or guardian) can apply for one at http://usi.gov.au/create-your-USI/Pages/default.aspx. You will need to have one form of identification and a valid email address to create your USI.
Alternatively, college staff can assist you to create your USI.
Storage, disclosure, use and security of the USI will adhere to the rules relating to the USI: https://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/privacy.
Tutor Profile:
Stacey Boyson
Stacey is a seasoned professional in the realm of individual support, boasting over 15 years of experience in the disability sector. Her tenure in this field has not only honed her skills but also deepened her commitment to fostering a fair and supportive environment for vulnerable individuals. With a profound sense of empathy and justice, Stacey endeavours to make a positive impact in the lives of those she serves.
Driven by her passion for advocacy and empowerment, Stacey has dedicated herself to not only providing direct care but also to educating others. As a trainer, she seeks to impart her wealth of knowledge and experience to aspiring caregivers and professionals, aiming to elevate the standards of care within the disability sector. Her fervour for sharing insights and best practices underscores her belief in the transformative power of education.
Stacey's teaching philosophy is rooted in empathy and understanding, recognising the unique challenges and needs of both individuals with disabilities and those who support them. Through her guidance, she fosters a culture of respect, dignity, and inclusivity, instilling in her students the importance of person-centred care.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Stacey remains deeply committed to advocating for the rights and well-being of vulnerable populations.
Stacey is a seasoned professional in the realm of individual support, boasting over 15 years of experience in the disability sector. Her tenure in this field has not only honed her skills but also deepened her commitment to fostering a fair and supportive environment for vulnerable individuals. With a profound sense of empathy and justice, Stacey endeavours to make a positive impact in the lives of those she serves.
Driven by her passion for advocacy and empowerment, Stacey has dedicated herself to not only providing direct care but also to educating others. As a trainer, she seeks to impart her wealth of knowledge and experience to aspiring caregivers and professionals, aiming to elevate the standards of care within the disability sector. Her fervour for sharing insights and best practices underscores her belief in the transformative power of education.
Stacey's teaching philosophy is rooted in empathy and understanding, recognising the unique challenges and needs of both individuals with disabilities and those who support them. Through her guidance, she fosters a culture of respect, dignity, and inclusivity, instilling in her students the importance of person-centred care.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Stacey remains deeply committed to advocating for the rights and well-being of vulnerable populations.
