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CHC30308 - Certificate lll in Home and Community Care

Course Objectives

This qualification is part of the Community Services Training Package. Successful completion of a CHC30308 — Certificate III in Home and Community Care gives you the skills to provide care and support within residential homes and the community to older people or people with disabilities.

Course Content / Structure

There are 15 units of competency which make up a CHC30308 — Certificate III in Home and Community Care. There are 11 compulsory units and 4 electives. Competency is required in all 15 units.

Code Module Name
CHCAC318A Work effectively with older people
CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCS411A Work effectively in the community sector
CHCDIS301A Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCHC311A Work effectively in home and community care 
CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs
CHCICS302A Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
CHCICS304A Work effectively with carers
CHCOHS312A Follow safety procedures for direct care work
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404B* Work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
CHCAC317A* Support the older person to maintain their independence
CHCICS303A* Support individual health and emotional wellbeing
HLTAP301A* Recognise healthy body systems in a healthcare setting

Workplace Assessment

Workplace training gives you the opportunity to develop practical job skills, such as interacting with people in a professional environment, developing communication skills, as well as an insight into particular job roles and responsibilities. Others have found workplace training enhanced their chances of getting a job and succeeding at it.

Skills Recognition — Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognized. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate III in Home and Community Care.