Certificate III in Home and Community Care
Course Code: CHC30312
Duration:
579 hours
First Aid:
It is recommended but not compulsory that students complete a First Aid Certificate with an accredited provider to gain employment in the industry
(Cost to be met by student).
Average cost of a First Aid Certificate is $130.00
Assessments:
Assessments are competency based and include a variety of written, project and practical work.
Vocational Placement:
Up to 240 Hours on the job.
Classroom & Correspondence Delivery:
Fee Option 1:
$2600 (less non refundable deposit of $250)
Online Delivery:
Fee Option 1:
Four equal instalments of $436.25 (total = $1745)
First installment must be paid prior to commencement.
Fee Option 2:
Deposit of $250 followed by 39 payments of
$50 per week (total = $2200)
Refund Policy:
See student handbook go to www.lifetime.qld.edu.au for information regarding our refund policy. A non-refundable enrolment fee of $250.00 must be forwarded with application to enrol.
*NB: Fees are subject to change.
Payment Plans:
Interest free payment plans available, direct debit only
Funding Opportunity:
This course is eligible for the Aged Care Education and Training Incentive Program. Please click on the button below for more details:
Eligibility Information
Study Mode:
External Delivery.
Recognition:
This course is nationally recognised in Australia.
Student Benefits:
Austudy available to eligible domestic students.
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Course Outline:
This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities under direct or regular supervision within clearly defined organisation guidelines and service plans. These workers carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in an aged care setting carrying out activities related to an individualised plan and report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers. 
Occupational Titles May Include:
Accommodation support worker, Assistant in nursing, Care assistant, Care service employees, Care worker, Community care worker, Community support worker, Community house worker, Home care assistant, In-home respite worker, Nursing assistant, Personal care assistant, Personal care giver, Personal care worker and Support worker.
A summary of the employability skills developed through this qualification can be downloaded from: http://employabilityskills.training.com.au/
NB: enter course code CHC30312.
Course Structure
| Course Code | Core Units of Competence |
| 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 |
| Course Code | Elective Units of Competence |
| HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
| CHCICS303A | Support individual health and emotional well being |
| CHCAC317A | Support older people to maintain their independence |
| CHCCS400C | Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework |
| CHCINF408C | Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors |




