Certificate III in Home and Community Care (CHC30308)
Overview
This qualification addresses work in client homes and other community settings under regular supervision within clearly defined organisational guidelines and service plans. Certificate III in Home and Community Care is suited for workers who carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in their own homes or in other community settings. This qualification is a great way of furthering your skills as a Home Care worker and offers progression to Certificate IV in Home & Community Care (CHC40208)
Core Modules
- Orientation to Care
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Effective Communication
- Personal Care Delivery
- Understanding Dementia
- Documenting & Reporting
- Holistic Client Care
Electives
Electives are created in accordance with the national packaging rules to best reflect the current needs of industry. Your ICM qualification coordinator can discuss the suitability of each elective to your students.
- Care of the Client Environment
- Medication Assistance
- Working with Children & Young People
- Working with Older People
- Working with People with a Disability
Duration of Study
Students are required to be employed in their chosen field of study to enhance their ‘on-the-job’ learning. They need to be supervised by a qualified staff member and working a minimum of 16 hours per week. It is anticipated students will take 12 month to complete this qualification.
Cost
The full cost of this course is $2500. This certificate is eligible for funding as a traineeship in NSW. The government may pay up to $4000 for each New Entrant or Existing Worker Trainee. Your ICM consultant will be able to give you more details on the traineeship program.
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