The global and national rise in the elderly population has created a growing demand for trained caregivers who can support seniors with dignity and professionalism. This Level 3 programme is designed to build advanced, person‑centred caregiving skills for those working with older adults.
Course Description and Objectives
This advanced training programme prepares participants to support the complex physical, emotional, and social needs of elderly persons in home, community, or institutional settings. The course also strengthens the professional standards required for both national and overseas employment in elder care.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Explain age‑related physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes and their implications for care.
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Provide safe, respectful, and culturally appropriate daily care.
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Communicate effectively with elderly persons and their families or guardians.
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Demonstrate work readiness for national and international caregiving roles.
Expected Outcomes
Graduates of this programme will be able to:
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Confidently manage day‑to‑day care for elderly individuals, including personal care and mobility support.
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Apply best practices in hygiene, nutrition, safe handling, and mental health support.
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Respond calmly and correctly to common emergencies affecting elderly persons.
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Obtain a nationally recognised, NSDA‑approved Level 3 certificate.
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Improve their employability in domestic, institutional, and overseas caregiving sectors.
Course Outline (360 Hours)
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Gerontology and the Aging Process
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Physical, Cognitive, and Emotional Needs of the Elderly
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Personal Care: Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Toileting
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Nutrition, Hydration, and Medication Support
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Fall Prevention and Safe Handling/Transfer Techniques
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Chronic Disease Management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, arthritis)
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Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Behavioural Support
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First Aid and Emergency Care for Elderly Persons
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End‑of‑Life and Palliative Care Support
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Ethics, Dignity, Safeguarding, and Professional Boundaries
Duration and Mode of Delivery
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Total duration: 360 hours
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Delivery mode: Blended (face‑to‑face and online components)
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Scheduling: Timetable can be adapted to suit working learners, including evening or weekend sessions.
Target Participants
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Caregivers who have completed Level 2 training or equivalent.
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Health support workers, home aides, and institutional care assistants.
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Individuals with prior informal caregiving experience seeking formal certification.
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New entrants who are motivated to build a professional career in elderly care.
Certification
On successful completion of all modules and assessments, participants will receive an NSDA‑approved Level 3 certificate in Caregiving for Elderly Persons, formally recognising their skills and strengthening their career prospects in the elder‑care sector.
