CHC30308 Certificate III in Home and Community Care

Course 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.

Units

There are 14 units in this qualification:

  • CHCDIS313A       Work effectively with people with a disabilities who are ageing
  • CHCAC318B        Work effectively with older people
  • CHCCS411B         Work effectively in the community sector
  • HLTHIR403C        Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co workers
  • CHCHC311B        Work effectively in home and community care
  • CHCICS304B       Work effectively with carers
  • CHCOHS312B     Follow safety procedures for direct care work
  • HLTIN301C          Comply with infection control policies and procedures
  • HLTAP301B         Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
  • HLTFA301C         Apply first aid
  • CHCICS302A       Participate in the implementation of individualised plans
  • CHCAC319A        Provide support to people living with dementia
  • CHCICS301A       Provide support to meet personal care needs
  • HLTFS207C          Follow basic food safety practices

Course Length

Classes are usually held over 14 weeks, with classes being held during weekends or evenings. That way, you won’t need to miss your day job or school. Our classes are interactive, fun and our trainers are there to help you.

For more information on how many hours are involved in terms of work placement, study and classes, please complete your details in the blue form on the right and you’ll receive our Student Information Guide.

Job Roles

  • 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

Recognition

This course is nationally recognised (Australia-wide).

Cost

As part of a Victorian government initiative, many people are now able to take advantage of huge government subsidies for their training courses. To find out of you are eligible, take our 1 Minute Quiz. This could be the minute that changes your life!

Funded students only invest $157.00 (administration fee). For other students, the investment is only $1257.00. A despoit of 25% is required at enrolment.

We will also provide you with your workbooks and learning materials at no extra cost.

Further Study Options

You may wish to progress into related courses at Consider This Training (such as Aged Care or Disability) and other higher education providers.

How to Apply

To apply for any of our courses, you can email a course advisor. Or call us on (03) 9091 3150 or 0409 006 258.

One of our course advisors will help you fill out an application form, at which time you will be advised of the status of your application. It’s important to talk to a course advisor because entry requirements might apply. This means you may be eligible for only some courses – we’ll give you the best advice on which course to do depending on your current skills, experience, ambitions and budget.

Our Location

Our courses are delivered face to face. This means you will have the opportunity to attend classes and be taught by professional trainers who have experience in this industry. All courses are held at 66-68 Dudley Street, West Melbourne (located close to transport and shops).

Our training facility has the latest in care equipment so you will gain relevant experience using the right equipment.

For more information on this and our other courses, fill out the blue form on your right and we’ll email you our Student Information Guide.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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