Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification addresses work in client homes and other community settings within defined organisational guidelines and service plans.
These workers:
- Carry out activities related to maintaining an individual's well being through personal care and/or other activities of living
- May provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people Work may include training and support to promote independence and community participation, which may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of home and community care settings
- Report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers
- May be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.
Occupational titles may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC40208 Certificate IV in Home and Community Care a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units from CHC30308 Certificate III in Home and Community Care (or equivalent):
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCICS304B Work effectively with carers
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 15 units are required for award of this qualification including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector
CHCHC401B Coordinate and monitor home based support
CHCICS402A Facilitate individualised plans
AND one of each of the following pairs of units :
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
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CHCOHS312B Follow safety procedures for direct care work
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HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
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HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
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 - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
This qualification has been structured to provide a specific focus on either Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or culturally diverse clients. 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 whichever of the following units not selected as core:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
Group B - electives recommended for advanced care work
Those working in delivery of advanced care services should have the skills and knowledge addressed by:
CHCICS401A Facilitate support for personal care needs
In addition, at least 4 of the following units are recommended as electives for work in advanced care services delivery in a home and community care context:
CHCAC410A Collect technical data to support client health care plan (Note pre -requisite HLTAP301B)
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs
CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
Group C - electives recommended for service coordination work
At least 5 of the following units are recommended to be selected for service coordination work in a home and community care context
CHCADMIN403D Undertake administrative work
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCNET404A Facilitate links with other services
CHCORG406B Supervise work
CHCORG423B Maintain quality service delivery
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
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCS417A Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement
CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCDIS405A Facilitate skills development and maintenance
CHCICS403A Conduct individual assessment
CHCICS404A Plan and provide advanced behaviour support
CHCICS405A Facilitate groups for individual outcomes
CHCICS406A Support client self management
CHCICS407A Support positive lifestyle
CHCICS408A Provide support to people with chronic disease
CHCICS409A Recognise and respond to suspected abuse of vulnerable people
CHCICS410A Support relationships with carers and families
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language , literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCPAS401A Undertake pastoral care work
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
Medication and health professional support
CHCCS305B Assist clients with medication (Note pre -requisite HLTAP301B)
CHCCS424A Administer and monitor medications (Note pre -requisites CHCCS305B, HLTAP301B)
CHCCS425A Support health professional
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTFA402C Apply advanced first aid (Note pre -requisite HLTFA301C)
Working with older people
CHCAC317A Support older people to maintain their independence
CHCAC412A Provide services to older people with complex needs (Note pre -requisite CHCAC318B )
CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
CHCPA402B Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach
Working with people with disabilities
CHCDIS400C Provide care and support
CHCDIS409A Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs
CHCDIS410A Facilitate community participation and inclusion
CHCDIS411A Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
Working with people with mental health issues
CHCMH402A Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
Working with people with alcohol and other drug issues
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
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
Team coordination and supervision
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCORG406B Supervise work
CHCORG423B Maintain quality service delivery
Organisation support
BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships
CHCADMIN403D Undertake administrative work
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
CHCOHC407A Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
