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14 units must be selected for this qualification including:
10 core units
4 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Other relevant electives as listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages
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CHCAC317A
Support older people to maintain their independence
CHCAC318B
Work effectively with older people
CHCAC319A
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCS411B
Work effectively in the community sector
CHCICS301A
Provide support to meet personal care needs
CHCICS302A
Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
CHCICS303A
Support individual health and emotional well being
CHCOHS312B
Follow safety procedures for direct care work
CHCPA301B
Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAP301B
Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
All workers undertaking work in the aged care sector need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
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Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D
Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
CHCAC316C
Provide food services
CHCAC410A
Collect technical data to support client health care plan (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)
CHCAC417A
Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
CHCAD401D
Advocate for clients
CHCCS311C
Deliver and monitor services to clients
CHCCS400B
Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS426A
Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCGROUP302D
Support group activities
CHCICS305A
Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans
CHCICS306B
Provide basic foot skin and nail care
CHCLD315A
Recognise stages of lifespan development
CHCLLN403A
Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
HLTFA301C
Apply first aid
HLTIN301C
Comply with infection control policies and procedures
CHCCS305B
Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)
BSBINM201A
Process and maintain workplace information
BSBWOR204A
Use business technology
CHCADMIN302D
Provide administrative support
CHCINF302C
Maintain the organisation's information systems
CHCINF303B
Contribute to information requirements in the community sector
CHCINF408C
Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors
CHCORG322B
Contribute to implementation of service delivery strategy
CHCCS427A
Facilitate adult learning and development
CHCCOM403A
Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCORG406B
Supervise work
TAEDEL301A
Provide work skill instruction
CHCHC311B
Work effectively in home and community care
CHCICS304B
Work effectively with carers
HLTRAH302B
Undertake home visits
CHCDIS301B
Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS302A
Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
CHCDIS313A
Support people with disabilities who are ageing
CHCDIS322A
Support community participation and inclusion
CHCDIS323A
Contribute to skill development and maintenance
CHCMH301B
Work effectively in mental health
or
CHCMH411A
Work with people with mental health issues
CHCOHC303A
Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC401A
Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A
Support and encourage clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A
Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
CHCOHC406A
Provide or assist with oral hygiene
