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14 units are required for award of this qualification including:
9 core units
5 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A electives from which at least one unit must be selected for this qualification
Group B electives which are recommended for special consideration
Other relevant electives 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, up to 2 units of competency packaged at this level or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing
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CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCS411C Work effectively in the community sector
CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCHC311C Work effectively in home and community care
CHCICS301B Provide support to meet personal care needs
CHCICS302B Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
CHCICS304B Work effectively with carers
CHCWHS312A Follow WHS safety procedures for direct care work
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.
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One of the following units 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.
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
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.
CHCAC410B Collect technical data to support client health care plan (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCCOM302D Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
CHCCS311D Deliver and monitor services to clients
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS401C Facilitate responsible behaviour
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
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
HLTCSD307D Care for the home environment of clients
HLTFA311A 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
HLTRAH302C Undertake home visits
CHCCS305C Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B)
CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence
CHCAC412B Provide services to older people with complex needs (Note pre-requisite CHCAC318B)
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
CHCMH301C Work effectively in mental health
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CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
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
CHCCHILD404B Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people
CHCYTH401B Engage respectfully with young people
CHCRH401C Work effectively in the leisure and health industry
CHCRH402A Undertake leisure and health programming
CHCRH404A Plan, implement and monitor leisure and health programs
CHCOHC303B Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402B Support and encourage clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404B Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
CHCOHC406B Provide or assist with oral hygiene
