Key facts
UNE unit code: FPL340
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Advice on aged care is a complex and often emotional topic. Studying this unit, you will analyse the principles of aged care advice as it relates to individuals or couples in care, as well as wider family considerations.
The various funding options are complex, and the advice on which assets to liquidate upon entry is important. It is critical to understand the consequential strategies around social security entitlements for homeowners and non-homeowners.
Navigating the legislative framework underpinning aged care, you will critically review the refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payment.
You will also explore the different levels of care available, including in-home care, as an essential component of the advice mix, particularly for couples with divergent health circumstances.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 1 | Online |
Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- understand the range of aged care options and correctly determine the relevant costs associated with accommodation and care;
- critically evaluate the role of the family home as a mechanism for funding aged care costs;
- integrate the various social security factors in order to provide appropriate aged care strategies;
- apply the principles of various investments as they interact with aged care advice; and
- formulate aged care advice strategies suitable for individual client circumstances and identify and consider estate planning consequences.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Aged Care Strategy | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Financial planning case study. No. Words: 3000 |
Client Simulation | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Simulated client interview No. Words: 1500 |
Online Assessment | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Online test comprising of multiple choice and short answer questions. No. Words: 1500 (equivalent) |
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