Certificate III in Home & Community Care |
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Course Code: CHC30202
Suitable for:
This course is primarily aimed at those currently employed in community care or for committed individuals who are driven to enter an area where there is an increasing demand for qualified staff. Work placements are organised in the first few weeks of the course for students not currently working in the field.
Career Opportunities:
Personal carers assist the elderly and disabled living in the community to live independently. They are employed by local government, community organisations, home and community care services.
Core 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 & colleagues
CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients & co-workers
CHCHC301B Work effectively in a home & community care environment
CHCH302B Provide personal care in a home & community environment
CHCINF8A Comply with information requirements of the aged care & community care sectors
CHCOHS302A Participate in safety procedures for direct care work
CHCCS401A Facilitate co-operative behaviour
CHCDIS10B Provide care & support
Elective Units:
CHCAC6C Support the older person to meet their emotional & psychosocial needs
CHCDIS1C Orientation to disability work
CHCAC1C Provide support to an older person
CHCAC2C Provide personal care
HLTFS207B Follow basic food safety practices
Recognition:
Your qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Selection Criteria:
An enrolment interview will be conducted to ensure that the applicant possesses the motivation to complete the course and has an aptitude for aged care work.
Course Length:
19 weeks (2 days per week) and
130 hours work placement
Commencement Date:
Monday and Tuesday
2nd February - 22nd June
Wednesday and Thursday
4th February - 25th June
Assessment:
There is a large practical component with some assessment undertaken in the workplace, however, written and verbal presentations will also be required.
Tuition Fees:
$462.00 (full fee)
$55.00 (concession fee - may be waived in extreme hardship)
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