Course description
What you must do to complete the course
The course structure below shows what you must do to complete this course.
units/modules are arranged in groups and sometimes also in subgroups.
You must complete each group as specified as well as following the course
completion instructions. If a course contains optional groups there will
statement at the top of the course indicating how many you must do. At the
top of any group containing optional subgroups there will be a statement
saying how many you must do.
This course meets the requirements of the Certificate III in Aged Care
Work.
GROUP 1 - CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
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This group comprises the 9 compulsory units of competency.
An additional Workplace Learning Residential Aged Care module, 4480W, has
been included in the core to support on-the-job work based learning in
residential aged care.
GROUP 2 - ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
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Four units of competency are to be completed.
Elective Option Group - NOMINATED ELECTIVES FOR PREFERRED PATHWAY - Provide
advice to teachers and students.
The Preferred Pathway, Group 2, Subgroup 1, contains two elective units
which have been endorsed by industry as important areas of competence to
achieve a vocational outcome in the aged care sector. These are:
· CHCCS304A Assist with self medication, and
· CHCCS405A Work with culturally diverse clients and co-workers.
However, these are not a compulsory pathway and any four electives may be
chosen.
Group 2, Subgroup 2
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This group contains one elective unit of competency.
Group 2, Subgroup 3
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This group contains the list of electives, additional to the electives in
Group 2, Subgroups 1 and 2 above.
Group 2, Subgroup 4
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This group contains the two recognition modules. Learners can select two
(2) units from other Certificate III level qualifications in the Community
Training Package (CHC02) or the Health Training Package (HLT02) to count as
elective units of competency for completion of the Certificate III in Aged
Work.
Group 2, Subgroup 5
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This group contains units which can be counted for advanced standing in
Certificate III - in Home and Community Care and Disability Work.
Learners who complete units of competency in this group will gain
recognition in the Certificate III in Home and Community Care (CHC30202)
TAFE Course 4482 and/or Certificate III in Disability Work (CHC30302) TAFE
only from this group can count for completion in the Certificate III in
Aged Care Work, because of the qualification packaging requirements set
out in Group 2, Subgroup 4 comments above.
Learners may wish to achieve additional units of competency to achieve
related Community Services qualifications.
Advice for learners to achieve the Certificate III in Home and Community
Care:
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Group 1, Group 2, Subgroups 1 and 5, and Groups 3 and 4 (enrichment
groups) to satisfy the CHC30202 packaging rules:
· Ten core units of competency - CHCAC15A, CHCAC3C, CHCCOM2B, CHCCS405A,
CHCHC301B, CHCHC302B, CHCINF8B, CHCOHS302A, CHCCS401A, CHCDIS10B plus
CHCHC301A
· Five elective units of competency - CHCAC2C, CHCDIS1C, CHCCHILD1C,
CHCCS304A, CHCAC1C.
Advice for learners to achieve the Certificate III in Disability Work:
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Learners must complete the following list of units of competency,
contained in Group 1, Group 2, Subgroups 1, 3 and 5, and Group 4
containing module 4476X to satisfy CHC30302 packaging rules:
· Eight core units of competency - CHCADMIN5C, CHCCOM2B, CHCDIS1C,
CHCDIS2C, CHCDIS5C, CHCOHS302A, CHCORG3B, CHCCS405A
plus module 4476X Workplace Learning in Disability 1
· Six elective units of competency - CHCAC15A, CHCAC2C, CHCAC6C, CHCAD1C,
CHCCS304A and one other elective, from the Certificate III in Aged Care
Work, which satisfies the qualification packaging rules.
GROUP 3 - UNITS TO ACHIEVE CERTIFICATE III IN HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE
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These units count towards the Certificate III in Home and Community Care.
They cannot be counted for completion in the Certificate III in Aged Care
Work as they are higher level units in the Community Services Training
Package (CHC02) and do not fulfil the qualification completion
requirements.
Learners who complete study in the Certificate III in Disability Work
and/or the Certificate III in Home and Community Care, through study of
units in Group 2, Subgroup 5 and Group 3, will need to apply for
recognition of these qualifications through the RPL process and pay the
required fee for the testamur where appropriate.
GROUP 4 - Workplace Learning modules in Certificate IIIs in Disability
Work and Home and Community Care
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This group contains the workplace learning modules to support on the job
learning and assessment in the additional units listed in Group 2,
subgroup 5 and Group 3 for the Certificate III in Disability Work (module
4476X) and the Certificate III in Home and Community Care (module 4482F).
These modules do not count towards course completion.
GROUP 998 - TUTORIAL SUPPORT
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Group 998 contains tutorial support to assist learners with integrated
vocational support.
GROUP 999 - ENRICHMENT SUPPORT GROUP
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Group 999 is an enrichment group which learners may undertake if
appropriate but the modules do not contribute to course completion.
LEARNER SUPPORT
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Learners who may require additional support will be able to co-enrol in the
Learner Support course 9999. This course provides support for language,
literacy and numeracy needs. There is no additional enrolment fee for this
Group 1 DELIVERS COMPULSORY UNITS & WORKPLACE LEARNING MODULE 4480W
All module/units must be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs
4480W Workplace learning residential aged care 5
CHCAC15A Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia 45
CHCAC1C Provide support to an older person 36
CHCAC2C Provide personal care 100
CHCAC3C Orientation to aged care work 40
CHCAC6C Support the older person to meet their emotional and psychosocial needs 50
CHCCOM2B Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues 40
CHCINF8B Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors 60
CHCOHS302A Participate in safety procedures for direct care work 30
CHCORG3B Participate in the work environment 30
Group 2 ELECTIVE MODULES
1 subgroup must be completed
At least 4 module/units must be completed
Subgroup 1 NOMINATED ELECTIVES FOR PREFERRED PATHWAY
At least 1 module/unit must be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs
CHCCS304A Assist with self medication 30
CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 40 0
Subgroup 2 FIRST AID ELECTIVES
Only 1 module/unit must be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs
HLTFA301B Apply first aid 15
Subgroup 3 ELECTIVES
At least 1 module/unit must be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs
CHCAC16A Provide food services 20
CHCAC17A Support the older person to maintain their independence 20
CHCAC4B Assist in the provision of an appropriate environment 10
CHCAD1C Advocate for clients 50
CHCCS303A Provide physical assistance with medication 60
CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 40
CHCGROUP2C Support group activities 30
CHCORG22A Contribute to service delivery strategy 15
CHCPA01A Deliver care services using a palliative approach 20
HLTCSD203B Prepare and maintain beds 4
HLTCSD208B Transport clients 8
HLTCSD306B Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour 16
HLTCSD6A Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour 16
HLTCSD8A Transport clients/patients 8
HLTHIR404B Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 25
HLTHIR4A Work effectively in a cross cultural context with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and o 20
HLTMS206B Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting 30
HLTMS208B Handle waste in a health care environment 20
HLTMS6A Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting 8
HLTMS8A Handling waste in a health care environment 22
Subgroup 4 MODULES FOR RECOGNITION OF UNIT STUDY FROM OTHER TP QUALS
At least 1 module/unit must be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs
4481V Recognition - community services unit 1
4481X Recognition - community services unit 1
Subgroup 5 UNITS FOR ADV. STDG.-CIII DISABILITY WORK/HOME & COMM. CARE
At least 1 and no more than 2 module/units must be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs
CHCADMIN5C Work within the administration protocols of the organisation 30
CHCCS401A Facilitate co-operative behaviour 40
CHCDIS1C Orientation to disability work 90
CHCDIS2C Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities 90
CHCDIS5C Contribute to positive learning 60
CHCHC301B Work effectively in a home and community care environment 60
CHCHC302B Provide personal care in a home and community care environment 60
Subgroup 6 FOOD HANDLING UNITS
All module/units must be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs
THHBCC11B Implement food safety procedures 9
THHGHS01B Follow workplace hygiene procedures 9
Group 3 ENRICHMENT
You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards
course completion
Modules/Units Name Hrs
CHCCHILD1C Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm 18
CHCDIS10B Provide care and support 70
Group 4 ENRICHMENT
You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards
course completion
Modules/Units Name Hrs
4476X Workplace learning in disability - I 5
4482F Workplace learning home & community care 5
Group 998 TUTORIAL
Your teacher will tell you if you need to do any modules/units from this group
Modules/Units Name Hrs
3989B Integrated vocational skills 50
Group 999 ENRICHMENT
You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards
course completion
Modules/Units Name Hrs
1851G Industry orientation 18
4995B Foundation skills for community serv. 1 39
8998A Entry to TAFE 20
