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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
CHCCS411C Work effectively in the community sector
CHCICS301B Provide support to meet personal care needs
CHCICS302B Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being
CHCWHS312A Follow WHS 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.
CHCAC316D Provide food services
CHCAC410B 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
CHCCS311D Deliver and monitor services to clients
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS426B Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCGROUP302D Support group activities
CHCICS305B 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
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
CHCCS305C Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)
BSBINM201A Process and maintain workplace information
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
CHCADMIN302D Provide administrative support
CHCINF302D 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
CHCCS427B Facilitate adult learning and development
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCORG406C Supervise work
TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction
CHCHC311C Work effectively in home and community care
CHCICS304B Work effectively with carers
HLTRAH302C Undertake home visits
CHCDIS301C 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
CMH301C Work effectively in mental health
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CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCOHC303B 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
CHCOHC406B Provide or assist with oral hygiene
