Certificate III in Home and Community Care

Core units

CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people

CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector

CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCHC311B Work effectively in home and community care

CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs

CHCICS302A Participate in the implementation of individualised plans

CHCICS304B Work effectively with carers

CHCOHS312B Follow safety procedures for direct care work

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers in the home and community 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.

Group A electives - at least one unit must be selected

One of the following units must be selected for this qualification.

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Where work involves a specific focus on both Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and culturally diverse clients or communities, candidates are recommended to select both units.

Group B electives for special consideration

The following electives, whilst not required in all home and community care work, are highly recommended to be considered for inclusion in this qualification:

CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being

CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Other relevant electives

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.

Client support

CHCAC410A Collect technical data to support client health care plan (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)

CHCAD401D Advocate for clients

CHCCOM302C Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues

CHCCS311C Deliver and monitor services to clients

CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour

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

CHCICS409A Recognise and respond to suspected abuse of vulnerable people

CHCLD315A Recognise stages of lifespan development

CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively

CHCNET301D Participate in networks

HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

HLTCSD307C Care for the home environment of clients

HLTFA301C Apply first aid

HLTFS207C Follow basic food safety practices

HLTFS309C Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace

HLTFS310C Apply and monitor food safety requirements

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures

HLTRAH302B Undertake home visits

Medication

CHCCS305B Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)

Working with older people

CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence

CHCAC412A Provide services to older people with complex needs (Note pre-requisiteCHCAC318B)

Working 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

Working with people with mental health issues

CHCMH301B Work effectively in mental health

or

CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues

Organisational support

CHCADMIN302D Provide administrative support

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

Working with children and young people

CHCCHILD404A Support the rights and safety of children and young people

CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people

CHCYTH401B Engage respectfully with young people

Leisure and health

CHCRH401B Work effectively in the leisure and health industry

CHCRH402A Undertake leisure and health programming

CHCRH404A Plan, implement and monitor leisure and health programs

Oral health

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