Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Home and Community Care
Certificate III in Home and Community Care
CHC30312
J006
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 04/10/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification addresses work in client homes and other community settings under regular supervision within clearly defined organisational guidelines and service plans.
These workers:
Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in their own homes or in other community settings
Carry out activities related to an individualised plan
Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.
Occupational titles may include:
Care assistant / worker
Home maintenance worker
Care service employees
In-home respite giver
Community care worker
Personal care assistant
Community support worker
Personal care giver / worker
Disability support worker
Planned activity assistant
Driver
Transport support worker
Food services deliverer
Support worker
Home care worker
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fourteen (14) units are required for award of this qualification including:- nine (9) core units
- five (5) elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives from which at least one (1) unit must be selected for this qualification
- Group B electives which are recommended for special consideration
- Other relevant electives listed in the qualfiication outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to two (2) units of competency packaged at this level or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD010 | CHCWHS312A | Follow WHS safety procedures for direct care work | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WC922 | CHCICS302B | Participate in the implementation of individualised plans | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WC921 | CHCICS301B | Provide support to meet personal care needs | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D2203 | CHCAC319A | Provide support to people living with dementia | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WC917 | CHCHC311C | Work effectively in home and community care | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WC847 | CHCCS411C | Work effectively in the community sector | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D8575 | CHCICS304B | Work effectively with carers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9310 | CHCAC318B | Work effectively with older people | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WC888 | CHCDIS301C | Work effectively with people with a disability | 85 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8283 | HLTHIR404D | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8281 | HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Special Consideration Units
Both units are highly recommended,but not mandatory to be completed
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2657 | CHCPA301B | Deliver care services using a palliative approach | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D2564 | CHCICS303A | Support individual health and emotional well being | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Other Relevant Units
Up to four (4) units may be completed from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D270 | CHC30308 | Certificate III in Home and Community Care | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWK6 | CHC33015 | Certificate III in Individual Support | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships