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Certificate III in Community Services (Home and Community Care)
Certificate III in Community Services (Home and Community Care)
Accredited course
National Code
0516
0516
State Code
R020
R020
TGA Status
Draft
Draft
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/05/1999
Field of Education
061309 - Community Health
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
218
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
17/09/1998
Expiry Date
31/12/2000
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
The Home and Community Care (HACC) program is directed towards assisting people in the community who, in the absence of basis maintenance and support services provided under the HACC program, are at risk of inappropriate admission to long term residential care.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01230 | VAJ877 | Client Population | 60 | Module |
| 01227 | VAB266 | Communication Skills | 40 | Module |
| 01232 | VAK248 | Fieldwork | 2 | Module |
| 01229 | VAK307B | Health and Safety | 44 | Module |
| 01228 | VAK760 | Policy | 20 | Module |
| 01231 | VAM069 | Work Environment | 14 | Module |
2. ELECTIVES
Learners are to choose one elective from the list below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01234 | VAJ585 | Adult Day Activities and Support Services | 38 | Module |
| 01233 | VAJ976 | Food Services | 38 | Module |
| 01235 | VAK316 | Home Care and Personal Assistance | 38 | Module |
| 01236 | VAK317 | Home Maintenance | 38 | Module |
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General Notes
Module VAK307B Health and Safety is a prerequisite for all other modules.
Copyright of this document resides with the State Training Board of Victoria on
behalf of the Crown.
This course was placed on the system for Karratha College.
Contact Angela Doughty for further information PH (091) 596709.
Copyright of this document resides with the State Training Board of Victoria on
behalf of the Crown.
This course was placed on the system for Karratha College.
Contact Angela Doughty for further information PH (091) 596709.
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