Students may do this course as an entry into the home and community care industry. The Home and Community Care Program is directed towards developing multi-skilled workers for the broad range of services supporting aged people in residential and community settings.
Total duration (VIC): 530 hours including work experience placement.
Total duration (WA): 530 hours including work experience placement.
Successful completion of this course requires the fulfilment of all 14 units of competency.
(9 Core units and 5 Elective units)
Core units
| 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 |
Elective units
| CHCICS303A |
Support individual health and emotional well being |
| CHCPA301B |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| HLTAP301B |
Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context |
| CHCAC317A |
Support older people to maintain their independence |
| HLTHIR403C |
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
The course will be delivered by the following delivery mode:
• Blended delivery that includes E-Learning, on campus simulation based training/assessment and Work Experience Placement.
CHC40212 Certificate IV in Home and Community Care is the applicable pathway for this qualification. Candidates may progress to higher level qualifications within the aged care sector and across the community sector.
• Care assistant / worker
• Care service employees
• Community care worker
• Community support worker
• Disability support worker
• Home care worker
• Home maintenance worker
• In-home respite giver
• Personal care assistant
• Personal care giver / worker
• Planned activity assistant
Applicants seeking entry in to this course should meet the following criteria.
- Applicants should be 18 years or over at enrolment.
- Have successfully completed year 10 of secondary school or equivalent or be of mature age.
- Communication: applicants should be able to use and respond to written language including some unfamiliar material in a variety of contexts.
- Applicants are required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN) and attend an interview session during enrolment.
- A Satisfactory National Police Clearance Certificate will be required for the work experience placement.
- Working with Children Check, Vaccination/Immunization Certificate and Proof of Immunity (e.g. serology test results) shall be required for Work Experience Placement, as applicable.
- Applicants planning to do e-Learning must have access to a computer with internet and basic computer skills No prerequisite units of competency.
- No prerequisite units of competency are required.
Assessment strategies are implemented for collecting evidence and making judgments about whether competency has been achieved by the learner. The assessments confirm whether an individual can perform to the standards expected in the workplace, as expressed in the relevant endorsed unit of competency. Students will be assessed in both formative and summative way. These assessment methods and strategies are consistent with the Training Package Assessment Guidelines.
Assessment tools used include:
• Portfolio of evidence
• Knowledge based tests
• Simulation based assessments
• Workplace competency record
• Third party report
Students who successfully complete all of the required units of competency of this course will be issued a testamur with the record of results printed at the back.
A statement of attainment will be issued if a student successfully completes one or more units of competency of this course, but does not meet the requirements for a qualification (as specified in the Training Package). The statement of attainment will list all of the units of competency achieved.
Our Code of Practice includes an Access and Equity Policy. This document is available on request. It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure that your requirements of the Access and Equity Policy are met at all times.
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Due to popular demand, we now have courses that start on a weekly basis. Please contact us for more information.
Melbourne Campus
Start Dates (face-to-face)
15-July-2013
14-October-2013
Perth Campus
Start Dates
11-June-2013
03-September-2013
26-November-2013
Online: Direct online application (Click here to apply).
Email: Download and complete the application form and send it by e-mail with all attachments to enquiry@ihna.edu.au
Post: Download and complete the application form. You can send your completed application and required documentation to our Perth or Melbourne office.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us 1800 22 52 83
