Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Community Services (Aged Care Work)
Certificate III in Community Services (Aged Care Work)
Qualification
National Code:
CHC30199
CHC30199
State Code:
C012
C012
TGA Status:
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Archived
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
15/01/1999
Approved Date
02/07/1999
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
430
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/1999
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 15/01/1999 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1. CORE
GENERIC CORE: Learners must complete all core units listed below. This qualification includes 210 hours that make up the Certificate II package.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0128 | CHCCOM2A | Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues | 45 | Unit of competency |
| C0131 | CHCCS0A | Deliver service to clients | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C0157 | CHCORG4A | Follow the organisation's occupational health and safety policies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0217 | CHCAC3A | Orientation to aged care work | 55 | Unit of competency |
| C0156 | CHCORG3A | Participate in the work environment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C0145 | CHCINF1A | Process and provide information | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES - AGED CARE STREAM
Learners must complete all six Generic core units plus five electives, one of which must come from AGED CARE Group 02, PLUS two options (ie 13 units). See the Community Services Training Package CHC99 for the rules regarding selection of units from the electives and options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0218 | CHCAC4A | Assist in the provision of an appropriate environment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C0216 | CHCAC2A | Assist with aged people's personal needs | 55 | Unit of competency |
| C0219 | CHCAC5A | Contribute to service delivery strategy | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C0215 | CHCAC1A | Provide care support to aged people | 45 | Unit of competency |
| C0220 | CHCAC6A | Provide services to aged people | 55 | Unit of competency |
| C0226 | CHCAC12A | Provide services to meet aged people's personal needs | 50 | Unit of competency |
3.
ELECTIVES - General
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0100 | CHCAD1A | Advocate for clients | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0137 | CHCCS6A | Assess and deliver services to clients with complex needs | 55 | Unit of competency |
| C0139 | CHCCWI1A | Operate under a case work framework | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0151 | CHCNET1A | Participate in networks | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0103 | CHCADMIN2A | Provide administrative support | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0112 | CHCCD7A | Support community resources | 25 | Unit of competency |
| C0143 | CHCGROUP2A | Support group activities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0122 | CHCCM1A | Undertake case management | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0117 | CHCCD12A | Undertake work in the community services industry | 55 | Unit of competency |
4.
ELECTIVES - From other Community Services Sectors
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0235 | CHCDIS5A | Contribute to positive learning | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0231 | CHCDIS1A | Orientation to disability work | 55 | Unit of competency |
| C0191 | CHCAOD2A | Orientation to the alcohol and other drugs sector | 65 | Unit of competency |
| C0228 | CHCCH1A | Orientation to work in the community housing sector | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C0242 | CHCMH1A | Orientation to work in the mental health sector | 45 | Unit of competency |
| C0240 | CHCDIS10A | Provide care and support | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C0233 | CHCDIS3A | Provide services to people with disabilities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C0238 | CHCDIS8A | Support people with disabilities as workers | 45 | Unit of competency |
5. ELECTIVES
OPTIONAL - CENTRAL TAFE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0659 | CHCT12A | Assist client/patient with nutrition care | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C0218 | CHCAC4A | Assist in the provision of an appropriate environment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C0219 | CHCAC5A | Contribute to service delivery strategy | 10 | Unit of competency |
6.
ANCILLARY - CENTRAL TAFE
The following Ancillary Units have been added for the use of Central TAFE to meet specific client needs.
Four of the listed units must be completed and will count toward ONE (1) Elective unit requirement for this qualification.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0546 | PRMCL14A | Maintain a clean room environment with no traces of visible dust | 6 | Unit of competency |
| C0549 | PRMCL17A | Maintain wet area in an odour free, soil and hazard free condition | 8 | Unit of competency |
| N0837 | CHCCPS3A | Prepare a bed for occupancy | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C0264 | CHCCN3A | Prepare food | 15 | Unit of competency |
| N0839 | CHCFP1A | Present food | 15 | Unit of competency |
| N0855 | CHCT2A | Receive transport and store food in a safe and hygienic manner | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C0551 | PRMCL19A | Remove waste to maintain a tidy environment/area | 6 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6981 | 5047 | Certificate III in Human Services | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S274 | CHC30102 | Certificate III in Aged Care Work | Qualification |
| S311 | CHC30202 | Certificate III in Home and Community Care | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTES
This training program is a representation of the qualification CHC30199 taken from the Community Services
Training Package CHC99, which should be consulted for full descriptions of requirements.
Note: One elective unit in Certificate II in Community Services (Aged Care) is equivalent to 4 Ancilliary/Support units.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by the Central Metropolitan College of TAFE in 1999.
4. An Ancillary Unit Group (Group 4) was added on 29/10/2002 at the request of the Program Manager, Community Services for the use of Central TAFE to meet specific client needs.
5. This qualification was amended by the TPIS (QA & R) on 07/01/03.
This training program is a representation of the qualification CHC30199 taken from the Community Services
Training Package CHC99, which should be consulted for full descriptions of requirements.
Note: One elective unit in Certificate II in Community Services (Aged Care) is equivalent to 4 Ancilliary/Support units.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by the Central Metropolitan College of TAFE in 1999.
4. An Ancillary Unit Group (Group 4) was added on 29/10/2002 at the request of the Program Manager, Community Services for the use of Central TAFE to meet specific client needs.
5. This qualification was amended by the TPIS (QA & R) on 07/01/03.
Entry Requirements
No information
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