Certificate III in Home and Community Care

CHC30308

THIS COURSE IS FOR:

Workers in this occupational group work in the community within clearly defined organisational guidelines and service delivery plans. These workers carry out activities related to the maintenance of an individual's personal care and/or other activities of daily living. These workers report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.

Career Options:

Personal Care Assistant
Personal Care Worker
Support Worker
Community Care Worker
Disability Support Worker
Home Care Worker
In-home Respite Worker

Listed below are the Core and Elective units which are included in the Certificate III in Home and Community Care.

To gain this qualification you will need to complete a total of 14 units of competency consisting of 9 Compulsory Units and 5 Elective Units.

Code	Title	Core/Elective
CHCAC318A	Work effectively with older people	C
CHCAC319A	Provide support to people living with dementia	C
CHCCS411A	Work effectively in the community sector	C
CHCDIS301A	Work effectively with people with a disability	C
CHCHC311A	Work effectively in home and community care	C
CHCICS301A	Provide support to meet personal care needs	C
CHCICS302A	Participate in the implementation of individualised plans	C
CHCICS304A	Work effectively with carers	C
CHCOHS312A	Follow safety procedures for direct care work	C
HLTHIR404B or HLTHIR403B	Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people or Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers	Mandatory Elective
HLTFA301B	Apply First Aid	E
HLTAP301A	Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context	E
CHCCS305A	Assist clients with medication (pre-requisite: HLTAP301A)	E
CHCDIS302A	Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities	E

WHAT DOES THE COURSE PROVIDE?

Certificate III in Home and Community Care is a nationally recognised accredited course which provides necessary skills and training to work within community.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS QUALIFICATION?

On completion of the course you will be qualified to work as a Home Care Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Community Care Worker and In-home Respite Worker.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

TRAINING DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT

This training is offered, either by face to face, flexible work based or distance studies.
Assessment is competency based. Your tutor will provide you with the information required for this qualification.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Our students are our main priority and as such, we endeavour to support them in their studies. A variety of student support methods is offered, from ongoing one on one tutorial support as arranged between tutor and student by making an appointment, to group support when required. A tutor is available to answer and assist with any questions the student may have.

QUALIFICATION

On completion of the course the student will receive a Certificate III in Home and Community Care. Those who complete only part of the course will receive a Statement of Attainment for units completed.

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