CHC30308 Certificate III in Home and Community Care

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CHC30308 Certificate III in Home and Community Care

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification addresses work in client homes and other community settings under regular supervision within clearly defined organisational guidelines and service plans.

These workers:

Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in their own homes or in other community settings

Carry out activities related to an individualised plan

Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.

Occupational titles may include:

Care assistant / worker	Home maintenance worker
Care service employees	In-home respite giver
Community care worker	Personal care assistant
Community support worker	Personal care giver / worker
Disability support worker	Planned activity assistant
Driver	Transport support worker
Food services deliverer	Support worker
Home care worker

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries

Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES 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 NTIS or other public listing

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-requisite CHCAC318B)

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