Personal Carer Traineeship Program
An opportunity to complete your Certificate 3 in Individual Support
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Start your career in personal care
BlueCare can provide you with an opportunity to earn while you learn. Its a great start to building your career as a personal carer. Complete your Certificate 3 in Individual Support while working in the field.
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Unlock possibilities through a Certificate 3 in Individual Support
In addition to earning a wage while you learn. Completing a Personal Carer Traineeship with BlueCare has other benefits.
- You will be introduced to a BlueCare training partners who will assess your eligibility for User Choice Funding. If eligible, we will pay the Student Contribution Fee on your behalf.
- BlueCare pays above traineeship award rates.
- Receive coaching and mentoring from qualified and experienced Personal Carers.
- Gain practical skills through hands-on training in the workplace or in a classroom.
- As a trainee you will be eligible to claim government-funded training support payments valued at up to $1,250 every 6 months for the duration of your training.
- On completion you will have a national-recognised qualification and will be paid a higher rate.
Certificate 3 in Individual Support course units
| Unit code | Unit name |
| CHCAGE013 | Work effectively in aged care |
| CHCPAL003 | Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCAGE007 | Recognise and report risk of falls |
| CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCCCS041 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support |
