Certificate III in Home & Community Care
Course Code: CHC30202

This course is aimed at those wanting to work in an home care & community care environment.

Whilst the bulk of this course is face to face training, it is expected that you will also do research and study at home for assignments and essays.

The following requirements are attached to successful completion of this course:

• Level II First Aid
• Current Police Check
• A work placement component, organised with a local disability service provider

Occupational Outcomes
Once completed, this certificate enables students to work in home and/or communtiy care, under direct or regular supervision, within clearly defined organisational guidelines. The subjects covered in the course relate to the maintenance of an individual's personal care and/or other living activities.

This certificate provides a pathway to Certificate IV and Diploma level courses in the Community Services Training Package.

Roles may include:

• Assistant in Nursing
• Support worker
• Carer
• Personal Care Assistant
• Home Care Assistant
• Nursing Assistant
• Community Support/Care Worker
• In Home Respite Worker

10 Compulsory Units

CHCAC3C	Orientation to Aged Care Work
CHCAC2C	Provide Personal Care
CHCCOM2B	Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
CHCOHS302A	Participate in safety procedures fo direct care work
CHCINF8A	Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors
CHCAC15A	Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCHS301A	Work effectively in a home and community care environment
CHCCS405A	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCCS401A	Facilitate co-operative behaviour
CHCDIS1B	Orientation to disability work

5 Elective Units

CHCDIS10B	Provide care and support
CHCAC17C	Support the older person to maintain their independence
CHCAC6C	Support the older person to meet their emotional and psychosocial needs
CHCDIS3C	Provide services to people wtith a disability
HLTMS5A	Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean environment

Enrolment:
The Information Session forms the initial stage of the enrolment process, providing an opportunity for prospective students to come along and meet some of the tutors as well as finding out more about the course, prior to enrolment. A student information booklet will be circulated to those who choose to enrol at this stage.

Fees:
Total fees in 2009 for the Certificate III in Home & Community Care, (applicable a week prior to course commencing) $720.00 (Tuition fee) plus $120.00 (Amenities fee)
$55.00 (concession rate) plus $120.00 (Amenitites fee)
(Refunds will be paid in full if course cancelled, No refunds after 4 weeks' of course commencement)

Tutors:
ECEC has a bank of highly qualified industry tutors with a high standard of training education and recent or current industry experience in the Aged Care sector.

Delivery:
Training is delivered part time, at times and days that are mutually compatible with prospective participants and tutors. However, students must allow for a substantial amount of time outside class hours to complete assignments, projects and work placement where required.