About This Training Course

This Certificate III in Home and Community Care (CHC30308) Training Course is designed for those who are interested in working with the elderly and disabled individuals in their homes and communities. Home and Community Care workers provide care and support in the homes and communities of people with disabilities and the elderly. You will learn all of the necessary requirements to meet the needs of the elderly and the disabled, including their physical, emotional, and behavioral needs. Upon completion of this Certificate III in Home and Community Care (CHC30308) Training Course, you will be able to gain employment in homes, communities, and specialized facilities aiding individuals who need and appreciate your help.

Subjects Covered

Successful completion of this Certificate III in Home and Community Care (CHC30308) Training Course requires the fulfillment of 14 units of study:

10 compulsory units and 4 elective units
Compulsory Units:
• CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
• CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector
• CHCDIS301A 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
Elective Units:
• CHCCS400A Work with relevant legal and ethical
• CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being
• CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• HLTAP301A Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
• HLTFA301B Apply first aid*

The Apply First Aid course is not included in the package. However, students can enrol on our Apply First Aid course for only $120. Students who hold an Apply First Aid Certificate may claim this as one of the elective units.

Electives should be selected from the above list, although two units may be selected from units packaged in other Certificate III level qualifications in the Community Service training package or health training package."

Work Placement Program

Those who have tried to secure work placement know frustrating it can be. Well luckily for our students we have taken stress out of the process by assisting you in getting work placement. The time you could have spent hassling for practicum places, can now be spent in catching up with your studies in aged care and generally appreciating the aged and their needs. The process is simple:

Once you are marked competent in at least 10 of the 14 units, you can apply for work placement by completing the online form or manual one in any of our campuses. In the form you indicate your availability for the aged care practicum and preferred suburb.

Whereas we endeavour to place you in an aged care facility of your choice, we can’t guarantee that this will happen all the time to all the students since availability of space in aged care facilities is also a factor.

Once you submit your form keeping checking which aged care facilities are available for you.
As a tip, please note that aged care facilities prefer students who are flexible and reliable.
On average it takes about 2 weeks to secure practicum in an aged facility/nursing home.

Training Course Outcomes

This Certificate III in Home and Community Care (CHC30308) Training Course takes 3 to 6 months to complete and this includes 150 hours of supervised work placement in a home and community environment or in an aged care nursing home.

JTI offers flexible training which suits individuals and industry requirements. The flexible nature of this course caters to students in need of flexible work hours, working mothers, and others who are currently employed and wish to either further their education or change career paths.

Job Opportunities
• Carer
• Personal Care Assistant
• Community Support Worker
• Support Worker
• Accomodation Support Worker
• In House Respite Worker
• Disability Services Officer (in some jurisdictions)
• Care Service Employees
• Assistant in Nursing

Course Pathway
This qualification has pathways into futher study in:
• Certificate IV in Aged Care
• Certificate IV in Home and Community Care
• Certificate IV in Disability

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites to join this Certificate III in Home and Community Care (CHC30308) Training Course.

Other Information

Delivery Method

Blended Face to Face and Online Learning
Our face to face learning is delivered in our offices which are located in Glen Waverley, St. Albans, Dandenong and Brisbane. Classes are held at a variety of times so as to be convenient and flexible for busy people. All our students have both face-to-face and online learning available for them. Our assessments have all to be submitted via our Blackboard Online Learning System except for special circumstances where we accept manual submission.

We have revolutionized the process of learning, learn and submit assignments from the comfort of your home and receive assistance from our qualified trainers and assessors and I.T staff, either through email, chat line, live classes or give us a call.

Entry Requirements for this Certificate III in Home and Community Care (CHC30308) Training Course:

• A written/online application form
• A language literacy and numeracy assessment

Language, Literacy and numeracy Assessment:

Prior to enrolment in a Certificate III in Home and Community Care (CHC30308) Training Course, students, will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment which will be completed upon application.
This assessment is used to determine the student’s level of language, literacy and numeracy required to complete the Certificate III in Home and Community Care (CHC30308) Training Course or whether the student requires additional support.
The outcome of the LLN test will determine whether the student is suitable for enrolment. Students who are assessed as not having the required level of language, literacy and numeracy skills will be referred to external support networks to work with them on skill development in the required area/s. Students can apply for enrolment again once they have developed skills in that area. If you need further information contact Startnextweek.com.au on 1300 728 102