CHC30312 Certificate III in Home and Community Care
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This course is designed for those who are interested in providing care and support to the elderly and disabled in their homes and communities. You will learn all of the necessary requirements to meet the needs of the elderly and the people living with disabilities, including their physical, emotional, social, recreation and cultural needs. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to gain employment in residential aged care as well as in home and community care.
CHC30312 Certificate III in Home and Community Care is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding for students who meet the criteria.
CHC30312 Certificate III in Home and Community Care is funded through Skills for All program by South Australia/Commonwealth Governments, for students who meet the set out eligibility criteria.
Course Information
- Employers in this occupational group work in the community under regular supervision within clearly defined organisational guidelines and service plans.
- The support care worker carries out activities which helps promotes independence in elderly, in the areas of activities of daily living.
- The support care worker reports directly to their supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.
- Workers at this level are required to have an understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers as well as clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please Note:
For more information, please click here to download a copy of your student handbook in pdf format.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Successful completion of this course requires the fulfillment of 14 Units of Study: 9 compulsory and 5 elective units.
Compulsory Units:
- 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
- CHCWHS312B Follow WHS safety procedures for direct care work
Elective Units:
- CHCRH404A Plan, implement and monitor leisure and health programs
- CHCICS409A – Recognise and respond to suspected abuse of vulnerable people
- CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
- HLTFA311A Apply First Aid
- HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
Short Courses that may be useful for you:
- Medication for PCA
- HLTFS207C Food Safety Practices
- HLTHSE204D Follow Safe Manual Handling Practices
- HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
Work Placement Program
Work placement is not optional; this course includes a compulsory 120 hours of clinical placement at a low residential facility or at a Hostel which accommodates the needs of people who have low care needs.
We understand the industry and can assist you in finding Work Placement. The JTI Work placement Coordinator, JTI Trainers and the student will work collaboratively in securing a work placement.
- Once you are marked satisfactory in the required units, you may apply for work placement by completing an online or manual work placement form at any of our campuses. You are able to indicate your availability and preferred location.
- We endeavour to place you in an Aged Care facility of your choice, however we cannot guarantee this as availability in the Aged Care facility is also a factor.
- Once you submit your form, all parties will work towards securing a place for you.
- Remember, Aged Care facilities prefer students who are flexible, reliable and have a passion for the industry.
- On average, it takes approximately 3 weeks to secure work placement in an Aged Care facility
Requirements for Work Placement
- Complete 6 units
- First Aid Certificate
- Manual Handling Certificate
- A Police Check from your state/territory police or the Australian Federal Police (for the ACT)
- Please visit here for more details about Police Check
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning is the process that recognizes a student’s current skills and experience, regardless of where and when the learning occurred. Students may have existing knowledge and skills and these could be formally recognized and credited towards a qualification by JTI. For further information on RPL, please click here.
Available Job Opportunities
- We don’t just train you; we help you find work through our vocational assistance program.
- You will have a chance to meet with employers face-to-face at the end of your course.
- The demand for JTI graduates is high due to the exceptional quality of our teaching and our Work Placement Program
Possible Job Positions
- Carer
- Personal Care Assistant
- Community Support Worker
- Support Worker
- Accommodation Support Worker
- In House Respite Worker
- Disability Services Officer (in some jurisdictions)
- Care Service Employees
- Assistant in Nursing
Career Pathway
This qualification has pathways for further study in:
- Certificate IV in Aged Care
- Certificate IV in Home and Community Care
- Certificate IV in Disability
- Diploma of Nursing
COURSE DURATION
The Home and Community Care course takes approximately 6 to 8 months. This time frame includes class time and supervised work placement. Supervised work placement will be in a home and community environment or in an aged care nursing home. On average a learner should allocate 20 hours/week for learning and assessments.
JTI offers flexible training which suits individuals and industry requirements. The flexible nature of our delivery of this course [online, blended, face-to-face] caters to students in need of flexible study/work hours, working parents, students studying other courses, those juggling between employment and studies and all who are time constrained and wish to either further their education or change career paths.
DELIVERY METHODS
Blended Face to Face and Online Learning
Our face-to-face learning is delivered at several sites which are located in Melbourne (Mount Waverley, Dandenong, and Sunshine) and Adelaide (CBD). Classes for the Home and Community course are held at a variety of times and locations to be convenient and flexible for today’s busy schedules. All our students have both face-to-face and online learning available to them. Students can submit assessments online, which is available 24/7 and which minimises the time lapse between submissions, marking and feedback. We encourage our Aged Care course students to take full advantage of our e-learning for studying and submitting assignments.
Classes are held regularly at various campuses in Melbourne and Adelaide. Campus timetables are updated every few weeks and are provided on the campus notice boards as well as on the JTI website. Online support classes are held weekly and all students are welcome to access these.
Modes of delivery
JTI students may use a blended mode of learning which includes
- Classroom Based (face to face)
- Online (online support classes held weekly)
- Workplacement
Live online support classes
We have online live classes on a weekly basis. In these classes students are able to interact with a trainer and one another by asking questions and sharing experiences.
What distinguishes us from other RTO:
- Flexibility – Job Training Institute offers learning flexibility to students through blended learning including face-to-face and online modes. All of our students have the choice of combining the two modes of learning.
- Work Placement – Job Training Institute facilitates work placement for its students and a work placement coordinator is available to assist students with any work placement issues and employment.
- Student Support – Our trainers are always available and willing to assist students with their studies and assignments via several methods ranging from chat, email, telephone calls, and walk-in appointments. Job Training Institute offers students weekly live online classes moderated by our skilled and seasoned trainers.
Pre-Requisites
There are no pre-requisites to join this course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for this course are:
- An online application or written enrolment form
- Successful completion of language, literacy and numeracy assessment
- Identification Documents
- A Photo ID
- A completed self declaration form (Government Funded students only). This form will be provided by our staff upon enrolment.
- Ability to obtain a Police Check (Note, if your police check have a previous conviction, you need to discuss this with a JTI trainer/Work placement Coordinator before enrolling in this course)
It would be preferred if you are under 25 that you have completed year 10. And if you are over 25, you should have relevant work/life experience
Language, Literacy and numeracy Assessment:
Prior to enrolment in a 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 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.
Assessment
Some assignments that you will undertake may include::
- Short Questions
- Case Studies
- Research Activities
- Observation by a trained assessor in a simulated environment
- Third party by work place supervisor
- Classroom simulations (for face to face students)
You will receive ongoing assistance and coaching/mentoring in the specific areas you require. JTI will get you to the next level.
Assessment Submission
Assessments can be submitted via face to face classes or the online learning environment. Online students can submit assignments from the comfort of their home and receive assistance from qualified trainers, assessors and IT staff. Support is provided online through email, chat lines, live classes and via the telephone.
Government Funding
Government Funding Eligibility Criteria
To assess your eligibility for government funding please speak to a Job Training Institute consultant.
Students with disabilities are also encouraged to access funded training places.
For students who reside in South Australia, this course is delivered under a different funding program: Skills For All.
To get further information please click on this link.
For further information / funding in other state, please contact our friendly staff.
Email: contact@jti.edu.au Phone: (03) 9212 3535 | 9802 9697 | 0434378860
PRICING
| NAME OF COURSE
& CODE |
Self Funded | Government Funded (Victoria) | |||
| Registration Fee | Tuition Fee | Total | Without Concession | With Concession# | |
| CHC30312 Cert III in Home and Community Care Blended Online and Face to Face |
$450 |
$1500 $500×3 (monthly) |
$1950 |
$325 per calendar year |
$64 per calendar year |
| Dual Qualification: [CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care] and [CHC30312 Cert III in Home & Community Care] Blended Online and Face to Face |
$450 |
$1700 $437.5 x4 (monthly) |
$2200 |
$400 per calendar year |
$80 per calendar year |
| RPL and Indicative Tution Fee Hourly Rate |
Please click here for details |
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| Medication for PCA * | $350 | ||||
| HLTFS207C Food Safety Practices | $100 | ||||
| HLTHSE204D Follow Safe Manual Handling Practice | $150 | ||||
| HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures | $150 | ||||
*Medication for PCA course includes two units of (CHCCS305B Assist with self medication, HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body system)
#Concession Cards that are approved by skills for Victoria are based on www.education.vic.gov.au: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/training/learners/vet/pages/feeconcession.aspx
^This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding for students who meet the criteria. JTI advises that accessing Victorian Training Guarantee entitlement may impact your access to further government subsidised training.
^JTI is compliant with the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, and Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to access government funded training
^The student tuition fees are indicative only and subject to change dependent on individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees such as student services and amenity fees may apply.
Concessions on tuition fees for government subsidised training places in all course categories are available to people in the following groups:
- Commonwealth Health Care Card holders, and their dependent children and dependant spouses
- Pensioner Concession Card holders, and their dependent children and dependant spouses
- Veteran’s Gold Card holders (but not their dependants)
The student tuition fees are indicative only and subject to change dependent upon individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees such as student services and amenity fees may apply
Method of Payment:
At Job Training Institute we accept a wide range of payment methods:
- Cash, Cheque or money order
- EFTPOS ( whether over the phone or in person )
- Paypal, Online credit card and debit card payments (Fees and charges may apply)
- Direct deposits, direct debit arrangements.
* All payment is done in arrears, except the registration fee
How to Apply
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Apply Online
In Person (Visit any of our campuses [Mount Waverley, Dandenong and Sunshine], call or simply email us and one of our friendly staff will guide you through the course choices [Aged Care, Home & Community, Disability, Children’s Services etc.])
Government Funding Application (Click on the Government Funding button below to see whether you are eligible for 2012 now!)
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