Certificate III in Home and Community Care 
 

 
Traineeship
National Code
: 
CHC30308 
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code: 074239J 
Centre:
Health and Community Services
Location:
Elgar Campus
Study Area: Community Services; 
Study Area Sub Category:  
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

Gain the essential skills and knowledge to care for people in a home setting with this course.

You will learn how to work effectively in a home and community care environment, gain valuable communication skills and facilitate cooperative behaviour in clients and colleagues and learn how to apply basic first aid.

This course is delivered with the Certificate III in Aged Care Work to give you a dual qualification on successful completion.

This course is also available to international students.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities in local government, community organisations and home and community care (HACC) services.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into aged care or health-related courses such as the Diploma of Nursing (enrolled division 2 nursing), the Certificate IV in Disability Work or the Diploma in Leisure and Health and Certificate IV in Allied Health.

International Students The Certificate IV in Disability Work and the Diploma in Leisure are currently not offered to international students.

Can I apply?

Full time applicants must have:

  • a current National Police Record Check
  • a mature disposition and have a genuine interest in the care of older people.
  • the literacy and numeracy skills required.

How do I apply?

Direct entry - at commencement of each term (terms 1-4).

Download and complete the Box Hill Institute Application Form to apply for study in 2012.

All applicants must attend an information session which is approximately 1.5 hours in duration. Please go to the reception area, Level 3, Building E3 located at 465 Elgar Road Box Hill. If you have any further questions contact Health and Community Services on 9286 9106.

2012 dates are as follows:

  • Tuesday 24 January at 11am
  • Monday 20 February at 6pm
  • Wednesday 14 March at 11am
  • Tuesday 27 March at 6pm.

Please bring a black or blue pen and a form of identification such as driver's licence, passport or health care card.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Assessment of application
  • Attendance at the information session
  • Group interview

Length of course

Full time options are:
Fast track intensive - 9 weeks (5 days per week) including work placement. Available terms 2 and 4. 

OR

Extended Delivery - 17 weeks (2 days per week) with work placement an extra. Available terms 1 and 3.

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $2.17 per hour (max $1,250.00)
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $187.50
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute
Fee For Service Fees

Fee for Service - this course will cost $5,000.00 if you aren't eligible for government subsidised training.

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work
  • Workplace assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

 
Units of Competency

Core
CHCDIS301A
Work Effectively With People With a Disability
50.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required as an introduction to working and communicating with people with a disability.
CHCICS301A
Provide Support To Meet Personal Care Needs
50.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by workers within their designated role and responsibilities to support or assist a client with their personal care needs within the framework of an individualised care support plan.
CHCICS302A
Participate In The Implementation Of Individualised Plans
15.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to provide support for people to sustain quality of life according to individualised plans.
CHCICS304A
Work Effectively With Carers
35.00 hr
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively with members of families or other non-paid support people e.g. friends and carers, to support quality of life for their family member who is aged or has a disability.
CHCOHS312A
Follow Safety Procedures For Direct Care Work
30.00 hr
This unit is specifically designed to cater for safety aspects of work involving delivery of services in aged care, home and community care and disability services.
CHCAC318A
Work Effectively With Older People
30.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by the worker to perform work that reflects understanding of the structure and profile of the residential aged care sector, the home and community sector and key issues facing older people in the community.
CHCAC319A
Provide Support To People Living With Dementia
55.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to provide support to clients with dementia in a variety of settings including family homes, community day settings and residential care.
CHCCS411A
Work Effectively In The Community Sector
40.00 hr
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a community work or service delivery setting with communities, clients, carers, staff, visitors, suppliers and others to meet established work requirements.
CHCHC311A
Work Effectively In Home And Community Care
45.00 hr
This unit describes the introductory knowledge and skills required to work effectively in a home care environment and community settings with clients, family members, staff, visitors, suppliers and others to meet established work requirements.
HLTHIR403B
Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients And Co-Workers
20.00 hr
This unit deals with the cultural awareness required for effective communication and cooperation with persons of diverse cultures.
Electives
CHCICS303A
Support Individual Health And Emotional Well Being
30.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by the worker to support a client’s health and emotional well being.
CHCAC317A
Support Older People To Maintain Independence
20.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by the worker to support the older person to maintain their independence with activities of living.
CHCPA301B
Deliver Care Services Using a Palliative Approach
55.00 hr
This unit describes the awareness, knowledge, skills and values required of a worker in contributing to the care of clients with life-limiting illness and/or normal ageing process within a palliative approach.
HLTAP301A
Recognise Healthy Body Systems In a Health Care Context
70.00 hr
This unit of competency describes the basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to recognise body systems and their components and to identify and refer alterations associated with the functioning of the human body in the context of health care work.
HLTFA301B
Apply First Aid
18.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid, life support, casualty management and incident response, until more definitive assistance becomes available.

All fees quoted are indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Course Enquiries

Local Students
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

International Students
+61 3 9286 9425

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