Certificate III in Home and Community Care

Home and Community Care – Elearning

Certificate III in Home and Community Care

Course info

This qualification addresses work in client homes and other community settings under regular supervision within a 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.

Job Roles:

•  Care assistant/worker
•  Community care worker
•  Disability Support Worker
•  Planned activity assistant
•  In-home respite giver or food services deliverer
•  Care services employer

Delivery mode

Distance/Blended Students successfully complete the theory booklets, reflections, workplace supervisor completes 3rd party feedback forms, may be followed by an onsite practical assessment or equivalent and or interview with trainer/assessor.

What will you achieve from this course?

Units/Modules covered:

10 Compulsory Units

•  CHCAC318A Work effectively with older people
•  CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia
•  CHCCS411A Work effectively within 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 individual plans
•  CHCICS304A Work effectively with carers
•  CHCOHS312A Follow safety procedures for direct care work
•  HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

Choose 5 electives from list below

•  CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence
•  CHCCOM302C Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
•  CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
•  CHCDIS322A Support community participation and inclusion
•  CHCDIS323A Contribute to skill development and maintenance
•  CHCGROUP302D Support group activities
•  CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
•  CHCYTH301D Work effectively with young people
•  HLTFA301B Apply first aid

Assessment

Assessment is comprised of written tasks, practical demonstrations and 3rd party observations.

How to gain your qualification faster

Recognition of Prior learning (RPL) is “the acknowledgement of the skills and knowledge” that you have gained through previous studies, work and life experiences. If RPL is granted, this will mean that you will not have to complete the study or assessments for a unit or units of competency.

How long does the course take?

You, the student, are completely in control of your own learning schedule. Learning online allows you the freedom to study at home, during your lunch break or from anywhere in the world.

Work Load | Full time: 12 hours per week | Part time: 6 hours per week

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