Personal Carer Traineeship Program

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 partner who will assess your eligibility for Traineeship Funding. If you are eligible, BlueCare will cover the Student Contribution Fee on your behalf. As a trainee, you may also be entitled to government-funded training support payments of up to $5,000 for part-time trainees. These payments are made in six-monthly instalments throughout the duration of your traineeship. 
• Get paid 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.
• Obtain a nationally-recognised qualification and be paid a higher rate on completion.

Certificate 3 in Individual Support course units

The following is an example of the units that may be included in your qualification:

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

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