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Certificate IV in Home and Community Care

 

The following units are completed during the course:

 

Certificate IV in Home and Community Care Course Code:  CHC42002  Internal Code:  SCA
Unit Code	Unit Title
CHCAC416A	Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCCS411A	Work effectively in a community sector
CHCHC401A	Coordinate and monitor home based support
CHCICS402A	Facilitate individualised plans
HLTOHS300A	Contribute to OHS processes
HLTHIR403B	Work effectivly with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCICS401A	Facilitate support for personal care needs
CHCCS422A	Respond holistically to client issues
CHCNET404A	Work with other services
CHCCS400A	Work within a legal and ethical framework
CHCICS404A	Provide advanced and behavioural support
CHCPA301B	Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCCOM403A	Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCAC417A	Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
CHCICS405A	Facilitate groups for individual outcomes

Units marked with an * require assessment in a workplace environment during a work placement.

Units marked with a # require completion of a practical component in a simulated work environment.

 

The information included in this Course Outline is indicative of the final curriculum but may not necessarily contain all units necessary for completion of the course.  All assessment you complete throughout your studies will contribute to your final award.  The Institute periodically revises its curriculum to comply with industry changes and any changes, upgrades or expansions will be instigated in such a way that your studies are affected as little as possible.

 

After enrolling into your course with the Institute, you are progressively provided with a workbook for each of the units of the course.  You complete the workbooks in the order shown in the table above.  The workbooks cover the theoretical information you need to know before moving onto demonstrating your competency in a simulated setting and the workplace.

 

Some units of the Certificate IV in Home and Community Care require you to demonstrate various skills in a simulated setting, either at a seminar, private assessment or by sending in a video recording of your skills demonstration.  The following five practicals need to be completed during the course:

 

To assist with transitioning your knowledge and skills into the workplace, the course also requires the completion of a work placement. 

 

Whilst you can study at a pace that suits you, students progressing steadily through their course complete the qualification in approximately 12 months. 

 

If your course is funded by Centrelink or another funding program, you'll need to progress through your course in accordance with the timeframes indicated on your Course Planner provided with your first Study Pack.  On a full time study workload you will complete the course in 12 months.