Home and Community Care Certificate III In Home and Community Care
National Code: CHC30202
Hours of Delivery: 569 hours

Entry Requirements
The acceptance into any Nationally Recognised Course will be relevant to area of study and will be on an individual basis with equity and consistency applied to those who apply.

Admission Criteria

• An ability to analyse, process and undertake required knowledge and skills of course
• Willingness to engage in group activities
• Recognised prior learning will be considered on the merits of application as underpinned by organisational policy and procedures (provided on application)
• Credit Transfer is provided for academic achievements from all other Registered Training Organisations
• Employed in an agency which can provide the experience to meet course competencies
• Access and equity is applied to all training acceptance
• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Introduction to course concept
The conceptual framework of this curriculum reflects the beliefs that the biophychosocial needs of the individual throughout the life continuum impact on the individual’s health status. All courses objectives are consistent with the requirements of the Community Service training Package.

Mode of study

• Off the job experience – 3 hours a week
• On the job experience – minimum 15 hours a week

Theory is integrated into clinical experience and self directed to promote competency of the Student.

Assessments
All assessment for the course are competency orientated and provide flexibility to meet the student’s learning needs and course requirements.
The assessments will include:

• Assignments
• On the job assessments
• Classroom participation
• Flexible learning packages

A detailed training plan and assessments for each unit of the course will be negotiated with you, prior to commencement of the Certificate III in Home and Community Care

Duration of Course
This Course runs over 12 months
Consists of: 15 Units

• 10 Compulsory Units
• 5 Elective Units

Compulsory Units

CHCAC15A	Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCAC3C	Orientation to Aged Care Work
CHCCOM2B	Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
CHCCS405A	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCH301B	Work effectively in a home and community care environment
CHCHC302B	Provide personal care in a home and community care environment
CHCINF8B	Comply with information requirements of the aged and community care sectors
CHCOHS302A	Participate in safety procedures for direct care work
CHCCS401A	Facilitate co-operative behaviour and one of the following
CHCDIS1C	Orientation to disability work
CHCSDIS10B	Provide care and support

Elective Units

CHCCS301A	Work in a legal and ethical framework
CHCAC2C	Provide personal care
CHCAC4B	Assist in the provision of an appropriate environment
CHCAC6C	Support the older person to meet their emotional and psychosocial needs
CHCAD1C	Advocate for client
CHCAC17A	Support the older person to maintain their independence
CHCCS304A	Assist with self medication
CHCCS402A	Respond holistically to client issues
CHCDISIC	Orientation to disability work

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be applied for (see policy)
RPL is an assessment process that involves re-assessment of previously gained experience relevant to the qualification. If RPL is granted, fees are adjusted accordingly.

Credit Transfer
Haley College will recognise relevant AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other Registered Training Organisation. Haley College encourages any potential student to apply for credit transfer if they believe they qualify. Call us on (03) 9530 9998