Altura Learning VET course strengthens aged care training options

Through Altura Learning, registered training organisations can offer high-quality VET educational resources that will enhance the knowledge of new graduates coming into the aged care sector’s workforce.   

The aged care workforce requires a sound understanding of aged care standards and best practices for healthy ageing. A diverse range of skilled workers is also needed to strengthen the sector’s foundation for the coming years. 

With over 20 years of experience in the aged care education sector, the learning support resources for the Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is the latest development to their aged care education suite. 

Learner engagement and knowledge retention were focal points during the design process for Renee Costa, Business Development/Product Manager for the VET sector at Altura Learning. She said learners will be highly motivated and engaged thanks to a variety of unique activities, knowledge quizzes and videos.

“Altura Learning’s resources are rich in coursework mapped to current legislation, standards and the qualification. These learning materials are like no other as they are rich in video content creating real-life scenarios for learners,” Ms Costa said.

“The learning resources have been designed to truly support and maximise learner engagement for students studying the Certificate III in Individual Support. The resources provide a solid foundation of knowledge and the activities and video content provides learners with examples of real-life scenarios which maximises learner engagement.”

What you need to know

• Features 15 units of competency designed to support and be integrated into existing RTO teaching resources
• Includes the core units plus the ageing and disability specialisation
• Uses professional actors and real-life settings to deliver a relatable experience for learners
• Courses have been planned and reviewed by industry experts
• Available in a shareable content object reference model (SCORM) format for easy integration

The VET specific video-led learning is both modern and engaging, designed in consultation with education providers and aged care providers. Most importantly, the content is ready to instantly be adopted by any registered training organisation (RTO) looking to update its offerings.

Training organisations looking for relevant and impactful learning resources can visit the Altura Learning website for more details, or email Renee Costa at [email protected] to discuss how the Certificate III can be integrated into existing teaching and learning resources. 

Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) Core units of competency:

• CHCCCS031- Provide individualised support
• CHCCCS040- Support independence and wellbeing
• CHCCCS041- Recognise healthy body systems
• CHCCCS038- Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• HLTINF006- Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• CHCCOM005- Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001- Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG001- Work legally and ethically
• HLTWHS002- Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Ageing specialisation:

• CHCAGE011-Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCPAL003- Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• CHCAGE013- Work effectively in aged care

Disability specialisation:

• CHCDIS011- Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
• CHCDIS012- Support community participation and social inclusion
• CHCDIS020- Work effectively in disability support